Rangitīkei Adventure Race
The Rangitīkei Adventure Race was born from a passion for adventure racing and a desire to showcase the stunning Rangitīkei River and surrounding landscapes.
With its dramatic cliffs, clear blue-green waters, and rugged terrain, the Rangitīkei provides the perfect backdrop for an epic race, offering a mix of trekking, mountain biking, and paddling challenges. Its accessible location in the Lower North Island, just a few hours from major cities, makes it an ideal event for both seasoned racers and newcomers to the sport.
What sets our race apart is that the entire course follows a rogaine format, allowing teams to strategize their route and choose how they tackle the terrain. This means it is just as well suited to beginners through to the elite adventure racer.
As well as being a part of the A1 National Series the Rangitikei Adventure Race is the North Island Schools Adventure Racing Championships and regularly attracts over 300 competitors. We are proud to be helping nurture and grow great adventure race athletes here in the Rangitikei!