LIVE WEB COVERAGE - from 5pm Friday. Just log on to the normal AROC website - www.arocsport.com.au and you will be automatically redirected.
Congratulations to Lyndall Goss from Batemans Bay who is the winner of the special early bird draw and wins a Vicious Power headlamp worth over $1000. Lyndall is in an all female team called the Blue-footed Boobies.
Recent Updates
23 January 2007: Team list and team numbers available <click here>.
22 January 2007: AROC 24 Hour goes live! From 5pm Friday the live website for the AROC 24 Hour will be up and running. Tell all your friends and family they can watch your progress. Updated continuously through the event. Just log on to the usual AROC Sport website and you will be automatically redirected to the live site from Friday afternoon.
19 January 2007: The competitor email was sent out today with all the last minute information. You can also download it by <clicking here>.
10 January 2007: The equipment list has been updated to include full fingered gloves for coasteering and mosquito repellent. We also very highly recommend gaiters or long pants for the trekking sections. Equipment List Version 2.
9 January 2007: Early bird entries extended to Friday 12 January
We are so excited by the course for this event that we want to give you all the best opportunity to enter - you really REALLY do not want to miss this one. So we have extended the early bird entries for a few days to Friday 12 January!! For the best race ever ENTER NOW!
6 January 2007: AROC 24 Hour – the best yet
The Eurobodalla Coast, the location for this years AROC 24 hour, will be zoned as a marine park later this year so this will be your last chance to race along this part of the coast. The area between Batemans Bay and Moruya is amazing and has given us so much to work with. In true AROC style we have spent lots of time checking out the area and making sure the course has all the best parts of this beautiful country and is set to be super exciting. The thing that marks this course is the incredible variety. There is the most awesome coasteering with jumps into crystal clear water, paddles in beautiful estuaries and out into the ocean, rogaining through rainforest and into open woodland, mountain biking along the spectacular coastline cliff tops and beaches and then on smooth single tracks through rainforest. There are a few pieces of gradual downhill single track where you don’t need to pedal for over 1km as you just sweep around banked corners. The course is amazing and enjoyable but will also be challenging. The winners will be deserving of their prizes.
In summary, the course is fantastic and you will not be disappointed. If there is only one 24 hour event that you do – make it this one as it will be the best in Australia without doubt and you will be kicking yourself if you miss it. There are even some Swedish backpackers manning TA6.
The AROC 24 hour will also be the Silver Jubilee for Matt Koerber (Adrenalin Adventure – TerraX) – this will be Matt’s 25th AROC race! Of the 24 AROC events he has done so far he has had 16 podium finishes but no outright wins yet – perhaps this will be the one…..
Early bird entries close this Monday 8 January at midnight. Enter by Friday 12 January and you also go in the draw to win a Vicious Power light system worth over $1000. These lights are the best around so it would be a great asset for the event.
The AROC 24 Hour has heaps of prizes on offer, thanks to our new sponsors for this event. The members of the winning mixed team will each receive a pair of The North Face Ultra 103 adventure shoes worth $189, a Salomon 3/2 wetsuit worth $349 and a pair of Briko sunglasses. The winning mens and womens teams will each win a pair of Scirocco Garmont shoes as well as the Salomon wetsuit ($349) and a pair of Briko sunglasses. There is also a Scarpa kayak worth over $1,000 to be won as well as Salomon gear, Briko sunglasses, 2XU clothing and each participant will receive product from Hammer Nutrition.
Thanks to the AROC Shop (for all your adventure racing needs –www.arocshop.com.au) there is a very special Happy Pants Award. The winning team will receive a weekend of adventure race training at the AROC base in Bywong. You will be taught by the experts – Alina and Tom – the ins and outs of adventure racing including: day and night navigation, race preparation, route planning, strategy, adventure racing gear, equipment and more. A priceless award that will go to the team that we think typifies the spirit of adventure.
Location Announced - 11 December 2006
The 24 Hour Adventure will be based at Barlings Beach, Tomakin on the South Coast. The Barlings Beach Tourist Park, located right on the beach will play host to the event. Barlings Beach is 17km south of Batemans Bay and 17km north east of Moruya.
Camping on the Friday and Saturday nights is included in the entry fee. There are also a limited number of cabins which have been reserved for AROC competitors. It is a first come, first serve basis so get in quickly if you want to live it up for the weekend. there are cabins that take 6 people so you might want to join with another team to keep your costs down. Booking can be made directly through the Barlings Beach Tourist Park on (02) 4471 7313. You can also check out the Barlings Beach Tourist Park website. Additional camping sites for friends and family will be available for a nominal fee within the event camping area.
General Information
This years AROC 24 hour is being held at the Eurobodalla Coast - pristine beaches, varied bushland, views and surf. A true 24 hour adventure race making the most of the rugged environment on mountain bikes, foot and kayak. Kayaks, paddles and PFDs are provided.
The event headquarters is at Barlings Beach, Tomakin. From Canberra airport it is an 1:50 drive (156km). From Sydney airport it is 286km (just under 4 hours).
The format of the course is a fixed course meaning that checkpoints must be visited in a set order. The course should be able to completed by most teams within the 24 hour period. For those speedy teams that complete the course in under 16 hours they will move to the advanced course and complete an additional leg of 4-7 hours.
Entry confirmation will be emailed to the Team Captain. All event information will be posted on the website within 2 weeks prior to the event.
Entry / Registration
Early bird entry is $210 per person. ($630 per team - teams of 3 persons only).
Early Bird entries close Friday 12 January 2007. Entry can be made online only. Enter by 12 January and go in the draw to win a Vicious Power light system worth $1,000!!
Entries received after 8 January 2007 incur a late fee of $20 per person ($60 per team). So if you enter and pay after this date the entry fee is $690 per team. Late entries close Monday 22 January 2007 or earlier if sold out.
The entry fee includes kayaks, life jackets, paddles, maps, instructions, pre-race goodies, a post event meal, prizes and of course a spectacular AROC event!!
Note: If you have missed the closing date but would still like to enter give us a call 0401 564 462 or email info@arocsport.com.au and we will check if there are any spots left.
Venue / Race Headquarters
Barlings Beach, Tomakin, NSW South Coast.
From Canberra airport it is an 1:50 drive (156km). From Sydney airport it is 286km (just under 4 hours). Note that it is the Australia Day long weekend so the roads will be busy Thursday night Friday morning. Take care and allow some extra time.
Accommodation
Camping on the nights of Friday 26 January and Saturday 27 January are included in the entry fee. Additional camp sites for non competitors will be available within the event camping area.
A limited number of cabins are available at Barlings Beach Tourist Park. Booking can be made directly through the Barlings Beach Tourist Park on (02) 4471 7313. You can also check out the Barlings Beach Tourist Park website.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category - mixed, male and female.
Thanks to our sponsors for the AROC 24 Hour, the members of the winning mixed team will each receive a pair of The North Face Ultra 103 adventure shoes worth $189, a Salomon 3/2 wetsuit worth $349 and a pair of Briko sunglasses. The winning mens and womens teams will each win a pair of Scirocco Garmont shoes as well as the Salomon wetsuit ($349) and a pair of Briko sunglasses. There is also a Scarpa kayak worth over $1,000 to be won as well as Salomon gear, Briko sunglasses, 2XU clothing and each participant will receive product from Hammer Nutrition.
The
Bic Scarpa to be won
Thanks to the AROC Shop (for all your adventure racing needs –www.arocshop.com.au) there is a very special Happy Pants Award. The winning team will receive a weekend of adventure race training at the AROC base in Bywong. You will be taught by the experts – Alina and Tom – the ins and outs of adventure racing including: day and night navigation, race preparation, route planning, strategy, adventure racing gear, equipment and more. A priceless award that will go to the team that we think typifies the spirit of adventure.
There will also be lots of spot prizes but you must be present at the presentation to receive them if your name is called out.
