UPDATES
Final Results Announced:
The official results have been released - see the top three placings below, or you can download the full results as a pdf here.
Congratulations to all our winning teams - the course this year was very challenging and the finishing times were phenomenal!
FINAL RESULTS - CORPORATE CLASSIC DIVISION
|
PLACING |
TEAM NO. |
TEAM NAME |
COMPANY |
TIME |
|
1 |
117 |
PwC Wellington |
PricewaterhouseCoopers |
6:24 |
|
2 |
104 |
Team BNZ |
BNZ |
6:43 |
|
3 |
112 |
Lost in Transit |
Mainfreight International |
6:49 |
FINAL RESULTS - IT CUP
|
PLACING |
TEAM NO. |
TEAM NAME |
COMPANY |
TIME |
|
1 |
129 |
Theta |
Theta |
6:38 |
|
2 |
121 |
Intergen Northern Jafas |
Intergen |
6:51 |
|
3 |
124 |
Kinect the Dots |
Microsoft |
7:25 |
FINAL RESULTS - INFORMAL DIVISION
|
PLACING |
TEAM NO. |
TEAM NAME |
COMPANY |
TIME |
|
1 |
129 |
Theta |
Theta |
6:38 |
|
2 |
106 |
Fistful of Awesome |
Cadbury |
8:07 |
|
3 |
130 |
Ash's Adventurers |
n/a |
8:11 |
Race Location Announced:
The details are now out! The race location for 2012 is:
Paparimu School and Hall, Paparimu. Grid Reference: 889 868; Altitude: 120m
We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
March 2012:
The IT Cup: a force to be reckoned with
The inaugural IT Cup has proven to be extremely popular! With 12 teams registered for this 'race within the race', we're looking forward to a good dose of healthy rivalry on race day this year. For more info on the IT Cup and the companies entered so far, check it out here.
Trade Me auction: it's on now!
The Trade Me auction is running from 19 - 25 March. There are over 70 items to bid on, including some must-haves and a bunch of great bargains. Thanks to everyone who contributed items, and those who have been bidding. Check out the store here.
Launch Party: an event not to be missed
Happening Tuesday, 17 April, at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland, 6 - 7:30pm. The launch party is important: it is here that you will find out the total amount raised and the top secret location of the race. All teams and support crews are invited!
This year we will be using special dial-in software for teams who live outside the Auckland region. We would hate for anyone to miss out! If that's you, we'll be in touch with details soon - or feel free to
contact us direct.
Bike Safety Forms
These forms need to be filled out by your Team Captain and returned to us by Friday, 13 April. You can download the form here.
Race Day Shelter
Hirequip are providing a fantastic discounted rate for companies who wish to have a 6x3 marquee set up at the race start/finish-line. Contact us if you're interested!
February 2012:
Entry Form 2: is ready to be completed!
This is the form where we ask you to confirm your team name and then names/contact details of your competitors and support crew. We require this info by Friday, 6 April, but you can fill it out as soon as you're ready! Any subsequent changes to your team can be made if needed. To access the electronic form, click here.
Update to Race Rules: official Check Point recording
Please note the official update made to the Race Rules, which requires the Team Captain to physically sign the official document at each Check Point during the race. Teams will only be recorded as passing that Check Point once this document is signed.
Upcoming Training Seminar
The training seminar is coming up next weekend, Saturday, 11 February. This is an invaluable day for new teams—make sure you come along! For more details, check out the info pack, and remember to RSVP by Monday, 6 February.
New Map
There is a new map for this year’s race – a detail you won’t want to miss! The race co-ordinates will be based on the map NZTopo50 – BB33 Hunua, available at all good map-selling stores.
IT Cup
This year there is a new race within the race! The IT industry is competing against each other to not only win the Great Adventure Race trophy, but also the inaugural IT Cup. For more information and to see who is competing, check out the ‘IT Cup’ tab.
Fundraise Online
Don’t forget to set up your official FundraiseOnline page! Follow this link to get started. It’s a simple and easy way to get the ball rolling!
Official Race Info
Please make sure you have read, and are familiar with, the following race documents:
Race Rules – all competitors must read these rules before the event begins.
Mandatory Gear List – all teams and competitors MUST have all items in this list: a gear check will be held on race day.
Bike Safety Form – this form must be completed by the team captain and returned to Cure Kids by Friday 13 April.
Event Waiver (sample) – all competitors will be required to sign this waiver on race day.
Race Entry Form 2 – this form must be completed with all team members’ information by Friday 6 April.
