Kara Kara Kruise 6/12hr Rogaine (18 May 2024)

Location Description

Kara Kara National Park is near Stuart Mill (7km) and is located between Avoca (45km) and St Arnaud (29km), just off the Sunraysia Highway.

Course

Why choose the Kara Kara Kruise?

The Kara Kara National Park features classic rogaine country.

The terrain is subtle to steep (300m relief) with spectacular views and complex gullies and watercourses. The forest is mostly open and fast (good visibility), with a few areas of rocky ground on the slopes, and patches of understory. On one hand, the course will test most experienced teams' navigation and stamina if they aim to complete it, but, on the other hand, the checkpoints are set in the open bush to aid night time navigation, especially for first timers.

Teams who are more selective with their checkpoint choice and distance should 'kruise' through the course. Newcomers will have easy to moderate checkpoints to choose from near the Hash House.

However you want to compete, cruisy, rushing through the bush, or in chaotic wanderings, please enjoy this event. Hopefully the abundant wildlife of birds, wallabies and kangaroos will be suitably entertained.

See you in the bush!

Map

The map is colour printed on non-waterproof paper at A3 size (420mm x 300mm) and 1:25,000 scale, with 1km grid lines oriented to Magnetic North. Contours are spaced 10m apart.

Entry details

Entries have opened and will close midnight at the end of Wednesday, 15 May 2024.

Any team changes and withdrawals can be made online until the closing date. You may add extra members to your team on the day, but we cannot accept entire new teams.

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Volunteers Needed

We need your help! Please volunteer.

Rogaines could not run without volunteers. To date, we still have many volunteer roles left to fill before this event can run smoothly. In particular, we URGENTLY need help with the catering for the end of the 12hr event. If you have any friends who would like to help us, then bring them along too!

There are many ways you can volunteer without missing out on doing the event. For example, you could help with setup before, or collecting checkpoints after, the event.

Volunteering is a good day out with like-minded people and, if you haven’t done it before someone will show you what to do. Those who sign up for a role will receive a free entry voucher for a future event of their choice. Vouchers are good for a year.

Sign up to volunteer at this event here.

Event Entry Fees

6hr rogaine
Adults $40
Juniors $25 (under 18), free entry when in a team with an adult.

12hr rogaine
Adults $40
Juniors $25 (under 18), free entry when in a team with an adult.

Final Instructions and Start location

Final Instructions will be available from Tuesday 14 May. The Final Instructions will include details of the start location, how to get there, important information about the event, and the Indemnity Form. Please print out, complete, and ensure you bring the Indemnity Form to the event. All team members must sign the form.

Please note that no pets are allowed at rogaines either on course or at the Hash House.

Please read our information about Biosecurity in Rogaining and make sure your equipment is clean before you leave home.

Mandatory equipment

There will be a friendly gear check before registration, and all team members must bring the following gear for inspection prior to receiving a map.

Per Person:
- compass (A digital compass on a phone is not accepted.)
- whistle
- headlamp/torch (A torch on a phone is not accepted.)

Per Team:
- mobile phone
- first aid kit - should contain, as a minimum,
..........1 heavyweight compression bandage for snakebite,
..........1 roller bandage,
..........1 triangular bandage (or blood absorbent cotton pads),
..........sticking plaster,
..........and the VRA first aid instruction sheet.

These items (except for mobile phones) will be available for sale at Event Admin if needed. Compasses can also be hired on the day. Payment is card only.

Event Timeline

Likely event schedule:

9:00am     Registration opens for both event and maps issues.
10:45am   Briefing – all must attend
11:00am   Both 6hr and 12hr events start
4:00pm     Catering opens
5:00pm     6hr event finishes
5:10pm     6hr event presentation

10:00pm   Catering opens for the 12hr finish.
11:00pm   12hr event finishes
11:10pm   12hr event presentation

Accommodation

Camping will be available Friday and Saturday nights at the Hash House site, located in the very well appointed Teddington Camping Area.

Avoca and St Arnaud are the closest towns for motel and caravan park accommodation.

Hash House Meal

Our plan is for a BBQ to be provided by a local service club at the end of the 6hr. This will include a couple of sausages or a veggie burger each.

The VRA will also supply a hearty meal of hot soup and pasta, plus cake depending on the availability of volunteers. These will be served from approximately 4pm until 5:30pm after the 6hr, and from 10pm until at least 11:30pm after the 12hr, until the food runs out.

Tea, coffee, Milo, milk, and hot water will also be provided throughout.

Please bring your own chair, plate, bowl, cup, cutlery, and gather for the results presentation afterwards.

Course Enquiries

Derek Morris - 0432 270 811 - runsmart48@gmail.com

Admin Manager

Registration, Changes & Withdrawals - - admin@rogainevic.org.au

Online Entry Assistance

Entry Support - - entries@rogainevic.org.au