Welcome to the Maximum Adventure Race Series 2020 with the second event at Wild Horse

Mountain, Sunshine Coast, QLD. We would like to thank all the competitors for their support of the

Adventure Race Series, and we hope you have as much fun completing this event as we did

organising it. This Event Program contains all the information you need for race day. Make sure

you read it carefully!

2020 will be a little different to previous versions of the Maximum Adventure Race Series

as we all deal with the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. We ask all participants

to be understanding and conscious of these changes. Together we will be able to put

on a safe and fun event that we all enjoy but we need your assistance to do that.

Information regarding these changes are included in the relevant sections below and

all information regarding our COVID Safe procedures can be found on this document

HERE.

The first, and most important, change; If you are feeling unwell and/or displaying

symptoms consistent with COVID-19 we ask that you DO NOT attend the event. Please

stay home. You do not want to be the person responsible for infecting another

participants or event attendees.

WELCOME

Named after the brumbies (wild horses) that

live here, Wild Horse Mountain offers a paved

track to the lookout from the car park. Enjoy

360-degree views of Pumicestone Passage,

coastal plains and the Glass House Mountains

from the sheltered fire tower platform.

The event will be based at the bottom of Wild

Horse Mountain in the Beerburrum State

Forest where registration and the event

Start/Finish are located.

For Classic & Novice Course participants,

remember to drop your bikes off at the bike

drop location below BEFORE you head to the

Event Centre for registration.

LOCATION

Wild Horse Mountain is at the end of Wild

Horse Rd and is approx 100 km North of

Brisbane CBD just off the Bruce Highway. It

takes just over an hour to drive from the

Brisbane CBD.

DIRECTIONS

Drive North along the Bruce Highway.

Approximately 8km after you pass the

Landsborough-Glasshouse Mountain exit you

will see another Glass House Mountains exit

(at the Shell Service Station) this time onto

Johnston Rd. Take this exit and turn right over

the highway onto Wild Horse Rd and then

take the right turn to Wild Horse Mountain Car

Park.

Google Map Link: Copy and paste the

following URL into your browser. For driving

directions, you will need to enter your start

location. Map Link

Please maintain appropriate social distancing when around the Event Centre and at all

other times. Please separate if directed by Event Staff.

Signage to enforce this will be in place and regular announcements will be made about

the need to maintain appropriate social distancing during the event.

EVENT CENTRE

The Bike Drop for all teams is NOT at the Event

Centre. Please see directions below and refer

to the Google Map link HERE.

Bike Drop opens at 6.30am. You will need to

drop your bike off at the bike drop location

before proceeding to the event centre.

After taking the exit to Johnston Rd (Service

Station), turn right onto Johnston Rd and cross

the Bruce Highway if coming from the South.

If coming from the North turn left onto

Johnston Rd. Proceed down Johnstone Rd for

approximately 1.5km to the road junction

and turn right. Red on White arrow signs will

be in position to guide you. The Bike Drop

location is along this trail, you will see the bike

racks waiting for your bikes. Please park on

the shoulder of the road.

Please take care of riders and/or runners

when driving to/from the Bike Drop.

Please drop your bikes, shoes, helmet, water

and snacks off here before registering. Please

only leave gear that you can take with you.

You will not have access to your bike again

until you pick it up during the event, you will

not be returning to this area prior to the start.

Note: Not all roads are sealed but are

suitable for two-wheel drive vehicles.

PARKING

You will be directed to a parking area by a

marshal at the base of Wild Horse Mountain.

MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE

There is good mobile reception at Wild Horse

Mountain.

Please maintain appropriate social distancing when around the Bike Drop and at all

other times. Please separate if directed by Event Staff.

Hand sanitiser will be available at the Bike Drop and we encourage its use, please use

your arm not your hand on the pump.

When you report to registration you will need to know your team number. This will be sent to all

teams the week of the event. At registration, tables will be laid out with your race bag for you to

collect, these contain: race bibs (one per person), general information, merchandise (if ordered),

course map, course description, timing chip with wrist band & safety pins. Please collect your race

bag and move away from the registration area to plot your course and prepare your equipment.

TEAM CHANGES – Please try and complete these online before the event, if you require assistance

please email info@maxadventure.com.au and we can help. Last minute partner transfers, name

changes and category changes can be done at the marked marquee.

Please maintain appropriate social distancing when collecting your Race Bags and at

all other times. Please separate if directed by Event Staff.

Please only collect your race bag, do not collect your friend’s bag for them. Please

avoid touching other teams race bags.

Hand sanitiser will be available at Registration and we encourage its use, please use

your arm not your hand on the pump.

Please wear your race bib provided by pinning it to your outer most layer using the safety pins

available at registration. You will receive one bib for each team member.

During the kayaking leg your PFD may be worn over the top of your race bib.

RACE BIBS

REGISTRATION

Timings are very tight for this event. It is strongly recommended that you arrive as early as possible,

ready to race. This will ensure you have plenty of time to prepare yourself for the event.

CLASSIC COURSE

06:30 hrs Bike drop area opens for all teams - Drop bike off FIRST before registering

at the Event Centre

07:00 hrs Registration opens for Classic course

08:00 hrs Registration closes for Classic course

08:30 hrs First Classic Course team starts

11:30 hrs First competitors expected to finish

15:00 hrs Last competitors expected to finish

NOVICE COURSE

07:30 hrs Bike drop area opens for all teams - Drop bike off FIRST before registering

at the Event Centre

08:00 hrs Registration opens for Novice course

08:45 hrs Registration closes for Novice course

09:30 hrs Novice Course Race Start

11:00 hrs First competitors expected to finish

14:00 hrs Last competitors expected to finish

All teams will be sent a Start Time along with their Team Number, there will be no mass start.

Teams are to start in their allocated time slot. Once you punch the timing control at the start line

your time will start.

All Classic Course teams will be allocated a start time between 8.30am and 9.15am, all Novice

Course teams will be allocated a start time between 9.30am and 10am. Time slot changes will

not be available, please be patient and wait for your respective time slot.

EVENT SCHEDULE

In your race bag will be a timing stick (chip). It will record your visit to each of the check points

along the course, your start time and your finish time, giving you an overall time for the event.

• The timing stick can be worn around the wrist with the wrist band provided.

• The timing stick remains the property of Maximum Adventure and must be returned

after the race.

• If you withdraw from the race at any time, please return timing stick to registration.

• If for some reason you cannot return your timing stick to us on race day (i.e. medical

emergency), please mail to: Maximum Adventure, PO Box 3178, Telopea, NSW 2117.

AT THE START – When your alloted start time arrives and your team is ready to begin please punch

your timing chip in the start line checkpoint, this will begin your time. If you fail to do so your timing

stick will not record your time for the event.

ON THE COURSE – The timing controls on the course will be placed so that you do not need to

touch the control to punch your timing chip, i.e. taped onto a tree truck or marquee leg.

ELECTRONIC TIMING

AT THE FINISH – When you cross the finish line, it is your responsibility to return the timing stick to the

official at the finish line/registration tent. Make sure you have dipped your timing stick in the finish

line checkpoint. You are responsible for the timing stick and will be requested to pay $70 to cover

the cost of any lost or unreturned timing sticks.

You will be issued with one pre-marked map (A3 sheet) of the event area (1:25,000) per team.

You will need coloured pens (highlighters and biros) to mark-up maps, scissors and

enough contact (sticky back plastic) to waterproof the map or alternatively you can use a map

case.

Maximum Adventure is covered by its own public liability insurance. This does not include personal

accident insurance. It is strongly recommended to take out your own personal accident and

ambulance cover for the event.

DISCLAIMER

By entering the event all participants have agreed to the Terms and Conditions of the event as

detailed in the online registration waiver, also available here.

The course is kept secret until you receive your course description and maps at registration.

There could be multiple legs of each discipline. Use the course description and map to plan your

route. After the start of the race, you will not return to the event centre until the finish.

You will need to ensure you are self-sufficient for the duration of the race i.e. carry enough food

and water for the day.

If you have SPD peddles, we recommend you wear/carry runners as there could be a run leg or

kayak leg (or both) half way through a bike leg. We recommend you dress in clothing that you

are comfortable racing in all day for all disciplines (bike, run and kayak).

MAPS

INSURANCE & DISCLAIMER

FORMAT

All equipment will be provided for this leg (including paddles & life jackets). You will use sit-on-top

kayaks for all kayak legs, these boats are extremely stable.

You will need to carry your kayaks to and from the water’s edge at the Start and Finish of each

kayak leg. Any team dragging their kayak will suffer a time penalty.

You are not allowed to use your own personal equipment, this includes paddles.

Please maintain appropriate social distancing when around the Kayak TA and at all

other times. Please separate if directed by Event Staff.

Hand sanitiser will be available at the Kayak TA and must be used when entering and

exiting the kayak launch point.

Please leave your bikes, shoes, helmet, extra water and snacks at the bike drop location before

the race start. Everything left at the bike drop area must be taken with you on the bike leg, so no

boxes/bags are to be left.

Still need to hire a mountain bike? Check out the Have Fun Mountain Bike Tours website or

contact via phone 0419 795 586 or email here.

If you have hired a bike/helmet, these will be available for collection from our supplier, at the bike

drop location. Hired bikes/helmets must be returned to the Event Centre at the conclusion of the

event.

KAYAKS

MOUNTAIN BIKES

For reasons of fairness, safety and responsibility, you are expected to abide by the following rules.

Remember, ignorance is no excuse and failure to comply may lead to penalties or

disqualification. The kit list below is a minimum and should be supplemented in poor weather.

SAFETY

You are expected to look after yourself and your teammate. Use your whistle to attract attention

only in an emergency. There will be several first aiders in attendance throughout the event,

overseen by an overall appointed medic. There will be marshals out on the course with radios /

phones.

ROAD SAFETY

Please note you will be riding on public roads open to other traffic. There will be no road closures

for the event, so please ensure you obey all road rules.

OVERALL (Common to all Legs)

Rules / Conditions Personal kit to be worn or carried at all times

• Show respect for the environment, landowners,

local communities and other recreational users

• It is your responsibility to ensure you are wearing or

carrying the appropriate kit for each stage

• Always take your litter with you

• Notify the Event Medic of any significant medical

history (e.g. asthma, diabetes...)

• Hand in your timing stick at the end of the race or if

not continuing

• Controls must be collected in order, missed controls

will lead to time penalties.

• Teams members must stay within 100m of each

other always

• No outside assistance is allowed during the event

• GPS’s are prohibited

• Cooperate with event officials - kit may be

checked at any time

• Weather conditions may affect some stages

• Pea-less whistle per person

Team kit to be carried at all times

• Compass

• Means of carrying water (min 2 litres)

• Food

• First aid kit (minimum: 1 crepe

bandage, 2 safety pins, wound

dressing & 6 adhesive dressings as a

minimum)

• Survival bag or foil blanket

• Pencil/waterproof pen (for marking

maps)

• Mobile phone in waterproof bag (for

emergency use only) (Telstra GSM or

Next G recommended)

RULES & EQUIPMENT

• Winners will be determined by the fastest time plus

any penalties

• The Event Director's decision is final

SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE RULES

Kayak Kit per person unless otherwise stated

• Competitors must wear their life jacket

when on or near the water

• Life jacket (provided by the organisers)

• Paddle (provided by the organisers)

• Sit-on-top kayak (per team)

• Enclosed shoes

Mountain Bike

• Only ride on designated mountain

bike fire trails and roads

• Mountain bike

• Cycle helmet

• Bike tools (at least sufficient to repair

puncture)

Please be aware that there may be mountain bike riders, 4WD vehicles, motorbikes and quad

bikes that cross your path when mountain biking and running on course. Keep to the left on trails

and look out when going around blind corners. You will likely hear them before they see you so

move aside if you hear one approaching.

There is no water on the course. Please bring enough water with you too last you the day. Come

prepared!

It is your team’s responsibility to ensure you have enough water for the event. Legs could be long,

and teams are advised to carry at least two litres per person. More may be required if the weather

is hot.

Toilets are available at the event centre. Don’t forget sunscreen and mosquito repellent.

There will be no water for riders needing to fill bottles/bladders at the Event Centre,

riders are asked to be self-sufficient for the event and bring water with them.

MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS, 4WD VEHICLES, MOTORBIKES & QUADBIKES

WATER, TOILETS & MOSQUITO REPELLENT

There will be a coffee van available at the Event Centre.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions no outside food vendors will be at the event. Teams are

encouraged to be self-sufficient for the event and bring everything they need with them.

To comply with the limit on attendees at the event, unfortunately we ask that spectators

do not attend the event this year. As much as we would love to have your

partner/kids/parents at the finish line this is not the year for that to happen. Only

participants actively taking part in the event are to attend.

If you would like the opportunity to be out on course to see the teams, we are still looking for some

volunteers for the event. Volunteers will be stationed around the course and it is a great way to

get involved and assist with the running of the event. Refer to the section on Volunteers below for

more information and to register your interest.

There will be no On the Day presentation or prize giving at the conclusion of the event.

Full results will be available online soon after the conclusion of the event and podium

finishers will be recognised in the post-event report sent to all teams.

FOOD

SPECTATORS

PRIZES

We still need a few more volunteers for this event. If your friends, family or partner are coming

along to support you, why not ask them to volunteer? They get a free volunteer shirt, cap, snacks,

FREE Max Adventure Race Entry and lots of thanks and appreciation.

The day could consist of helping with team registration, manning checkpoints and carrying out

gear checks.

Please complete an online volunteer registration form here or drop us an email for further details.

You can search for your race photos online using your race number after the event.

Head to Element Photo & Video HERE for all the action packed photos within 1-2 days after the

event.

If you would like to stay the night before, there are various accommodation options around

Beerburrum and Beerwah.

Some links:

http://www.visitsunshinecoast.com.au/accommodation/by-destination/the-soul

http://www.beerwahmotel.com.au/

http://www.beerburrummotel.com.au/

http://www.beerwahmotorlodge.com.au/

If for some obscure reason we have to cancel the event (note that it will not be cancelled due to

rain), we will let you know by email and make the announcement on the home page of the

website and Facebook page. In this case, all efforts will be made to reschedule the event later in

the year.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

VOLUNTEERS

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

EVENT CANCELLATION

Preliminary race results will be available at the finish line. Full results will be available on the

website in the days following the event.

The Maximum Adventure Race Series would not be possible without the commitment of our

supporters, volunteers and the local community.

Our thanks to the following organisations for making the event possible.

• HQPlantations

• Moreton Bay Marine Park

• Cafe2U Maroochydore

• Have Fun Mountain Bike Tours

Before the event:

Mark Roberts

0474 551 331

info@maxadventure.com.au

www.maxadventure.com.au

Event day: 0474 551 331

CONTACTS

RACE RESULTS

SUPPORTERS

Bike Drop for All teams

MAPS