Mandatory Gear for Ocean Paddle Leg

A short update to the mandatory gear for the ocean kayak leg for the full course. Teams DO NOT need to take all their mandatory gear on the ocean kayak leg, this should be placed in Box A along with the empty paddle bag to be taken to TA1. You do need to carry some mandatory gear, this includes:

Paddle

PFD

First Aid Kit

Water

Helmet

This only applies to the Ocean kayak leg, all other legs including the second kayak leg require all mandatory gear.

Bike Drop

You will need to drop your mountain bikes AND Box B at a point on the course prior to the race. Make sure you allow yourself time to do this. It is approximately 5kms and 5mins drive from this location to race HQ and you need to have done this before race briefing.

DON’T FORGET! If it is easier for your team, one member can drop all the team bikes.

PLEASE NOTE: Full Course teams need a helmet for the first kayak leg!

The bike drop will be open to receive bikes between 0700 – 1000 ONLY. You must drop your bikes between these times. Don't arrive early and please be patient as its a small area and you need to unload your gear safely.

The location of the bike drop is on the eastern side of the Great Ocean between Forest Rd and Coalmine Rd.

We're very excited to launch the Buckley's 24hr Adventure Race, a brand new 24hr adventure race in Victoria. Inspired by the recent success of the Terra Nova, Hells Bells and Top Dog, this event is a Victorian adventure for anyone near Melbourne looking to get away for a weekend of epic adventure racing in an awesome location.

The event will be hosted by the Wild&Co team and to celebrate, we're launching ticket sales with an Extra 15% off the Early Bird Ticket Price – Use the Code 'LAUNCH15' at the check out before midnight 22 April.*

Early Bird Entries will be open until 30 June, entries will be limited so get in fast for this inaugural adventure racing event.

Date: 26-27 October 2024
Location: Anglesea, VIC, Australia
Tickets: Early Bird Entries Open Now
Duration: 24hrs, Full and Half Course options
Team size: 2 or 4 person, no support crew needed

Adventure Racing in the Otways

The Otway region and its surrounds have an extensive network of world class mountain bike trails, incredible bushwalking opportunities across the multiple national parks and nature reserves, stunning vistas with mountains and fun kayaking opportunities.

Basically it’s made for adventure racing!

Buckley's 24 (Full Course) is a classic non-stop 24hr adventure race involving trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure disciplines. Mixed, Male or Female teams of two or four must navigate their way unsupported through an arduous 120+km course that is only revealed to them hours before the race.

Buckley's Half (Half Course) covers just over half the distance but teams have the full 24hrs to complete it. The legs are challenging, but with the additional time available to complete the half course, teams have a greater chance to reach the finish line.

“Expect this to be tough – this event is only for those who can race and complete a hard core challenge. Race support will be given with water stations on the course but you will be expected to carry your own water and nutrition for long sections of the course!

— Chris Dixon, Wild & Co Race Designer

Each year a new and exciting course will be developed. Courses will normally be linear with teams occasionally transported to the start line and finishing back at race HQ.

The winning Buckley's 24 teams are estimated to take 16 to complete the course. The winning Half teams are expected to take 12hrs. All teams for both events have up to 24hrs to complete the course.

Athletes will need to be self sufficient and prepared for anything as the course and mixture of disciplines on the day will only be revealed hours before the start of the race.

Find out more at www.buckleys24.com.au