Sprint Series Adventure Race - Manly Dam
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About the race
The Sprint Series Adventure Race at Manly Dam, NSW is a team adventure event set in the Manly Dam reserve on 15 November 2026. Teams of two complete a mixed-course race that combines paddling, mountain biking and navigation through bushland and trails around the dam. The event duration is four hours and kayaking equipment (double sit-on-top kayaks, paddles and PFDs) is supplied as part of entry.
Two course options are listed with approximate distances; exact course details are kept secret until race morning and each team receives maps on the day.
- Classic: run 5–7 km, mountain bike 15 km, kayak 5 km
- Novice: run 3 km, mountain bike 8–10 km, kayak 2 km
Entry is per person with early-bird pricing from $119. Children over eight may race when accompanied by an adult. Mountain-bike gear is recommended and hire is available. The setting is described as bushland and trails within the Northern Beaches area of Sydney. Teams navigate between checkpoints together, combining running or walking, mountain biking and paddling during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
