The Rugged Rogaine Series is a fun way to explore the beautiful Waikato countryside, experience an adventure sport, practice map reading and navigation, and improve your fitness.
· Run, jog, or walk – you set the pace
· By yourself, in a team, or as a family
· Kids, adults, and seniors
· Fun adventure or a competitive challenge and race
Orienteering Waikato has four upcoming rogaines as part of this event series:
| Event Date | Location (all events are both 2&4hr) | Link to Orienteering NZ Website |
| Sun 7-May 2023 | Marokopa Heads, Waitomo (70 minutes South of Hamilton CBD) | Event Information |
| Sun 28-May 2023 | Papahiwi, Hoddle Road, Maihiihi (70 minutes South of Hamilton CBD) | Event Information |
| Sun 18-Jun 2023 | Whatawhata (NI Champs) | Event Information |
| Sun 23-Jul 2023 | Naike | Event Information |
What: 2 & 4 hour Rogaine through forestry and over farmland where teams/individuals have to find as many controls as they can in that time. The control points will vary so it is important to spend a bit of time planning a route. If you’re late back points will be deducted for every minute you’re over the cut-off time. The two hour race can be done solo but the 4 hour race must be done as a team (2-5 people, Men/Women/Mixed/Junior).
We provide you with:
- A Rogaine map
- A 2 hour or a 4 hour Rogaine course
- Electronic timing (SI card)
The Challenge: Visit as many checkpoints as you can in the time available. Some are worth more than others so make sure you choose the best ones to visit! Don’t be late back as you will lose points!
The race is on! All are welcome to have a go!
Compulsory Gear List:
A list of compulsory gear for all individuals/teams is provided here:
Per individual:
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm* thermal base layer top (long sleeve)
• Warm* hat
• Whistle
• Adequate water
Per team/entry:
• Compass
• Fully charged phone in waterproof bag
Other Recommended Gear:
• Warm* gloves
• Basic first aid kit
• Survival blanket
• Head torch
• Food
*Warm means wool, merino, fleece, down, polypro or equivalent material.
Schedule:
| 2 hour event | 4 hour event | |
| Registration | 9 – 11.30am | 9 – 9.30am |
| Maps handed out | 11.45am | 9.45am |
| Race start | 12.30pm | 10.30am |
| Finish | 2.30pm | 2.30pm |
Pickup electronic timing SI cards from 9am, briefing and maps handed out at 9:45am for 4 hour race and 11:45am for 2 hour race. Planning time will be approximately 30 minutes. The course closes at 3pm.
Entry Details:
PRE-REGISTER ONLY. Pre-entry closes the Thursday prior to each event. Entries are now open for all four events via EnterO – https://entero.co.nz/evento.php?eventName=rr-2023
Series Fees:
| 2 hour event | 4 hour event | |
| Under 12 | Free | Free |
| Junior (12-19 years) | $25 (non-member) $20 (member) | $30 (non-member) $25 (member) |
| Senior (20 years and over) | $40 (non-member) $30 (member) | $50 (non-member) $40 (member) |
| Electronic Timing Device (SI card) Hire | $2 | $2 |
Waikato Orienteering looks forward to seeing you and your mates there, for a fun, challenging event!