2016 Rogue24 Will Explore D’Aguilar NP

BFP LakeAfter receiving informal confirmation from the final permitting body today, I’m pleased to announce that the location of the 2016 Rouge24 course will be D’Aguilar National Park.  More specifically, race HQ will be the Walkabout Creek Visitor Centre at Enoggera Reservoir, which forms the gateway to the national park right in Brisbane’s backyard.

TrailsWhilst this event location may be familiar to some competitors, I promise a course that will explore the best areas of the park, with access into some previously unexplored gems.  In describing the course, I would rate it as more of an adventure race style terrain as opposed to rogaine terrain, that is, the course is on average hillier with a significant trail network and with off trail travel generally being slower.  However all the strategy, route choice and stage options you have come to know from the Rogue24 will still be in place.  In past additions of the Rogue24, I have also strived for an even split in trekking, biking and kayaking.  Note, for the 2016 race that paddling will play a smaller role than past editions, however you will still definitely want to be getting out on the kayaks to optimise your score.  On paper, this will be one of the physically toughest Rogue courses to date for those teams looking for top honours.

CreekHikeFor the 2016 race there will only be a 24 hour course option, however the number of available places has been extended to 65 teams.  Note that places for the 24 hour course in 2015 sold out in 10 hours, so teams that are interested in racing are advised to get in early when entries open in January, 2016.  For those looking for a shorter course option, there will be the Mojo-Rogue 6/12hr in August 2016.  By offering just a 24 hour course, I feel I can deliver the best quality race for competitors on the day and remain within my permit limits.

Speaking of permits, after trying my hardest I was not able to have a short swimming leg included as an option for the 2016 race.  I’m sure most racers will be glad to hear that anyway.  Competitors will still get the opportunity to get nice and wet and in the interim I’ll put my thinking cap on for other quality mystery discipline alternatives.

Full details on the race have been updated on the Adventuregaine site.  Best of luck in your training and I look forward to seeing you on the trails!

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