Total Recon Adventure Race
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Total Recon Adventure Race : Fleurieu Peninsula, Victor Harbor
Total Recon is a multi-discipline adventure race held on the Fleurieu Peninsula near Victor Harbor. Teams of two or four navigate by map and compass through a mixture of trekking, running, mountain biking, kayaking and stand up paddle in a course made up of multiple legs and checkpoints. The winner is the first team to reach the finish line after collecting all required checkpoints.
Course options include:
- Full Course roughly 160 km, up to about 24 hours on course
- Two Day Stage Race roughly 120–140 km, split over two days
- Short Course a condensed event of approximately 6 hours
Typical course breakdowns include running legs of 7–30 km, mountain bike legs of about 90–100 km, and kayak legs of about 12–24 km depending on the course chosen.
Teams compete in Male, Female and Mixed categories, with four person mixed teams designated as Championship class for ARWS series points. Entry fees vary by course and team size, and race inclusions listed for some entries include accommodation at Adare House, kayak hire, waterproof maps, GPS trackers, medical staff and event food.
Mandatory safety and equipment requirements follow the Adventure Racing World Series list with some local alterations and additional items required by the organiser. Maps and the course guide are provided at registration and checkpoints are marked with standard orange and white orienteering flags. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
