The Wildfire Raid

THE WILDFIRE RAID

KEY DETAILS

Length: 6 hour or 3 hour Course
Next Date: Saturday 23 March, 2024
Location: Lake Wyaralong, QLD
Team Size: Teams of 2
Categories: Mixed, Male and Female
Disciplines: Trekking, Mountain Biking and Kayaking

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Wildfire Raid is Raid Adventure’s premier “sprint-length” adventure race. With 3 or 6 hour course options, the Wildfire Raid is the excellent entry point for newcomers looking to dip their toes into adventure racing, whilst still being a fantastic opportunity for some furious racing by the more experienced teams. The Wildfire Raid has all the elements of the Raid races that you have come to know and love with multiple stages of trekking, mountain biking and kayaking. Join us for the eighth edition of the Wildfire Raid.

HQ LOCATION

Wyaralong Dam Recreation Area.  Facilities include water, toilets, limited shelter and no power.  Park in the overflow parking area as instructed.  There is no accommodation at the race venue.  Follow the sponsor links below for accommodation options.

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

6 Hour Event Schedule
06:30Bike drop opens
07:30Map handout
08:45Final briefing (come ready to race)
09:00Race start
15:00Event finish
15:30Final presentations
3 Hour Event Schedule
06:30Bike drop opens
07:30Map handout
08:45Final briefing
09:00Race start
12:00Event finish
12:30Final presentations

ENTRIES

Entries open on Monday 4 December and will remain so until sold out. Both 6 hour and 3 hour courses are capped at 50 teams each.

6 Hour Entry Fee:

  • Early bird rate: $105/person until 1 March, 2024
  • Standard rate: $125/person after 1 March, 2024

3 Hour Entry Fee:

  • Early bird rate: $85/person until 1 March, 2024
  • Standard rate: $105/person after 1 March, 2024

Kids under 14: $40/person for either 3 hour or 6 hour event.

Teams of 2 only. Entries close 15 March, 2024. Contact liam@raidadventures.com for late entry after this time.

SPONSORS

About Scenic Rim

Just one hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim is an area of spectacular natural beauty. Home to ancient UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests, six national parks and three lakes, sweeping valleys and epic mountain ranges, it is renowned for its relaxed country lifestyle and award-winning local produce.

There are plenty of things to see and do in the Scenic Rim and we encourage you and your family and friends to stay for the weekend. Here are some helpful links to assist you to plan your stay.

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