Spirited Women - All Women's Adventure Race

The Spirited Women – All Women’s Adventure Race is an event where teams of four women choose from an intro (non kayak navigation adventure), short, medium and long-course adventure. Travelling together in a team, they must navigate around a secret course by foot, mountain bike, and kayak, completing a few surprise mystery activities along the way—where no prior experience is needed! The provision of stable sit-on tandem kayaks are provided for all teams and all levels of fitness and experience are welcome.

The course is kept a secret from participants and spectators until the Friday of the race weekend. Once your team receives your map/s, course notes, and briefing instructions, you will have the evening to plan and prepare. On race day, your team needs to navigate your way around the course with a map and compass, visiting checkpoints in the order specified (sequential or any order) on each leg, changing disciplines and participating in mystery activities along the way.

The Spirited Women is far more than creating an unforgettable event experience shared among girlfriends; it’s about women making time for themselves, and prioritising their health and fitness. For many participants, the journey to the event is the most cherished part. Regularly getting together as a team to train, learn new skills, and supporting one another to push their boundaries. The Spirited Women event strengthens bonds and relationships, bringing family, friends and work colleagues together for a weekend of unadulterated fun.

“This event defines the spirit of a kiwi woman – her give-it-a-go attitude, sense of adventure, a strong belief in her girlfriends and a desire to help them through difficult times and celebrate the good times.” – The spirit of a kiwi woman.

This coming year, the North Island Spirited Women – All Women’s Adventure Race will be held in the Rotorua region. Limited to 500 teams of four per event, we invite you to find your inner spirit, be brave, and together with your girlfriends make up a team to compete in an unforgettable experience.