AR Disciplines, Rules, Equipment, Logistics

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The Amazons Australia is part of the Adventure Racing World Series - Oceania Region and is the first ever ARWS all women’s event. The Amazons Australia is conducted under the guidelines of ARWS.

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Adventure Racing Disciplines

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The principal disciplines in adventure racing include trekking, mountain biking, and paddling although races can incorporate a multitude of other adventurous activities that may only be revealed at the course handout. Where competitors need to have specific skills for any of these other disciplines, these are usually specified by the event organisers in advance, so that they have plenty of time to develop their skills. Navigation with a map and compass is one of the key components of adventure racing, so competitors should be able to navigate on foot, bike and on the water using only the maps provided by the event organisers.

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The Amazons Australia in 2025 is being conducted as a stage race which means that racing will take place over a number of stages and have a designated start and finish time each day. There will be no night racing in the Amazons Australia however participants will still be required to carry all of the mandatory equipment for personal safety.

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Event Rules 

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Adventure Racing World Series race rules will be used the Amazons Australia Adventure Race, in order to make the event safe and fair for all participants. Please familiarise yourself with the rules of the event prior registration. If there are any rules that you are unsure of or that need clarifying, please do not hesitate to contact us, or ask to speak with one of the event directors at registration prior to the event briefing.

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Access the ARWS Rules here

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Mandatory Equipment 

 

Competitors are required to carry the mandatory items to maximize their safety during the Amazons Australia Adventure Race. All mandatory equipment will be checked off at registration. Failure to bring the mandatory equipment may impact on your ability to start and or continue in the race.

Mandatory equipment may be checked by officials at any time during the event, so must always be carried as specified. If you are unsure about any of your items meeting the event specifications, please check with event directors at registration prior to the start of the event.

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Access the ARWS Oceania Region - Stage Race - Mandatory Equipment List here (Coming Soon)

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Watercraft and all watercraft equipment

Kayaks are provided by the event organisers (including paddles & PFDs on request).  All participants are required to use the kayaks provided however BYO paddles & PFDs are permitted.  We advise that you bring some extra tie-down straps to the event, as these can be used to keep your team gear together.  A mesh string bag can be used to secure all of your paddling equipment for the event, however these may need to be transported with you on the kayaks, so please ensure that these are light and can be secured.

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Mountain Bikes

You are required to provide your own mountain bikes for this event. Bikes may need to be transported by officials during the event, however these will not need to be packed in bike boxes.  

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NB E-bikes are not permitted in this event.

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Gear & Logistics

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Each team of 2 will need to supply 2 gear bags for the event. These bags should have a zip/fastening device and have a volume of no greater than 70L each (max packed weight of 10 kg).

Teams will have access to these bags during the event and thus will need to be packed prior to the start of racing each day. Bags will need your team’s name and a letter on them (Bag A, Bag B). Please ensure your bags can be closed securely. These will be transported by officials during the event and will be available for collection at HQ at the end of each day. Water will be available at most TAs so you should not have to place water in these bags, but is is okay to pack unopened cans or drinks.

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Pack items such as:

Food (e.g. sandwiches, bars, trail mix, chips, etc.)

Drink (water bottles, electrolyte)

Dry spare clothing (e.g. shirt, socks, jumper etc.)

First aid (e.g. strapping tape, chafing cream)

Bike spares (e.g. tubes, pump, lube)

 

 

Prohibited Items/Equipment – Please also refer to the ARWS RULES

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1. Any GPS device. Includes devices that show your position, display maps, distance travelled etc. (excludes trackers provided by the organisers).

2. Distance measuring devices. Includes foot pod accelerometers, pedometers etc. (cycle computers exempt)

3. Mobile phones, radios, other communications or internet access devices etc. (excluding the compulsory emergency phone sealed prior to the race).

4. Maps other than those provided by the organisers (specifically from race start to crossing the finish line.  i.e. you may use other maps and information sources for research purposes prior to the start)

5.  Any motorised bicycles (E-bikes).

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General Notes

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1. On Person items must be carried by each team member at all times.  On Team items may be spread out amongst team members. These may be checked.

2. Specific permitted items include altimeters and cycle computers without GPS.

3. Manufacturers tags should be left on equipment so officials may inspect the technical specifications.

4. The mandatory gear list is the minimum equipment required for the event, teams should also carry extra equipment, to suit the course and or weather conditions.

5. Age limits:  Minimum age – 15 years with parent / adult (over 18 years). Minimum age – 18 years unaccompanied.​

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