new forest
Event Details
We return to the New Forest for the second event of our 2024 series. Terrific terrain and interesting navigation, there is good reason that this has been a staple of Questars Series since 2001.
Our Summer Adventure Races involve trail running, mountain biking and kayaking. Bike hire is available so all you need to take part is a pair of running shoes and a sense of adventure!
For all events, you will use a map and compass to navigate to as many checkpoints as you can within the time limit.
The race format has been carefully designed to be as flexible and inclusive as possible, to enable people to participate irrespective of ability or experience. We offer the following event options:
Trio Masters (Run, Bike & Kayak): 6-hour Adventure Race
Trio Novice (Run, Bike & Kayak): 5-hour Adventure Race
Duo (Run & Bike): 5-hour Adventure Race
Run only: 2-hour Trail Run Orienteering Event
Bike only: 2-hour Mountain Bike Orienteering Event
Key Features
Solos & Teams
Take part on your own, in a pair or as a team of 3 or 4 people.
Score format
How many checkpoints can you visit in the time limit?
Kayaks provided
Sit-on-top kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids are all provided.
Bike hire available
You can hire a bike for this adventure race if needed.
Three disciplines to choose from
Questars adventure races give you the option to run, bike and kayak. You can choose which of the following disciplines you do (if you don’t want to do all three)…
- Trail Running
- Mountain Biking
- Kayaking
What are the distances involved?
We give you a map with all the run, bike and kayak checkpoints marked on and you see how many you can visit within the time limit. You choose which checkpoints to visit and in what order. Hence the time spent and distance covered on each discipline is up to you.
No specialist kit is required
All kayak equipment is provided and bike hire is available if needed. So all you need to take part is a pair of running shoes – and a sense of adventure!
Open to solos, pairs and teams
Take on the challenge of this adventure race on your own or team up with friends/family and go around together.
You can take part…
- on your own as a solo participant
- with another person (as a pair)
- in a team of 3 or 4 people
Pairs and teams who wish to be competitive must remain together for the duration of the race i.e. all team members do each discipline together (it is not a relay race).
Challenging for all
Questars adventure races are challenging for everyone, irrespective of your ability and previous experience. On average, a quarter of participants at a Questars event have never done an adventure race before. So if you are a complete beginner you will not be alone!
And if you are an experienced adventure racer, expect some stiff competition. From Olympic medallists to Adventure Racing World Champions, we have had them all take part in previous races.
Questars events attract athletes not just from the UK but also from overseas too.
Do I need a mountain bike?
Every participant needs a bicycle for this event (unless you only intend to enter the run-only event).
We recommend that you use a mountain bike (preferably with front suspension) as these are best suited to deal with the broadest range of off-road terrain and trail conditions that you might encounter during the race. You can either bring your own or hire one from our official provider.
However, you are welcome to use a different type of pedal cycle (e.g. a cyclocross bike) if you want to, as long as…
- it is designed to be used off-road (slick tyres are not allowed).
- you understand and accept that it may not be as suitable as a mountain bike and may therefore hinder your progress.
Anyone using an e-bike must declare this before they start and will be classified as non-competitive.
Event Base
Burgate School & Sixth Form, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ
Car
Parking
Onsite parking at the venue for participants
Indoor Shelter
Hall providing large indoor space and shelter
Event Catering
Hot and cold food and drinks available onsite
Changing Rooms
Ladies and gents changing rooms and showers
Toilets
Permanent facilities with flushable toilets and running water
Race Options
Trio
- Trail Running
- Mountain Biking
- Kayaking
- Up to 5 or 6 hours
Duo
Run & Bike
- Trail Running
- Mountain Biking
- Up to 5 hours
Run only
Bike only
- Trail Running
- OR
- Mountain Biking
- Up to 2 hours
Price Information
Entry fees increase as the number of places available decrease and the event gets closer. So to get the best price you need to enter sooner rather than later. See what’s included in the entry fee.
Timetable
Trio Masters
| 08:30 | Map collection opens |
|---|---|
|
09:00 |
Race briefing |
|
09:45 |
Earliest start time |
|
16:45 |
Latest finish time |
|
17:15 |
Results & prize giving |
Trio Novice, Duo
run/bike only
| 09:30 | Map collection opens |
|---|---|
|
10:00 |
Race briefing |
|
10:45 |
Earliest start time |
|
16:45 |
Latest finish time |
|
17:15 |
Results & prize giving |
The times given above are provisional
The times above are given as an indication only and may alter slightly (by 10-15 mins) depending on participant numbers. Final timings will be confirmed in the week before the event when the start list is published.
Bike Hire
- 1 x 9/10 speed Hardtail MTB
- Helmet (on request)
- Tools/pump (on request)
- Puncture protection
- Collect at the event
- Return at the finish
- On-site support
- Damage waiver
Bikes for the event can be hired from Cyclexperience and collected from the event base on the day.
Cyclexperience have been providing a bike hire service at Questars adventure races for over 15 years now. They are offering the usual package for Questars participants which includes delivery, onsite support, post-ride maintenance and cleaning.
Hire bikes must be booked in advance. Booking early is strongly recommended to ensure availability.
Course Maps
Each team will receive one copy of the course map on waterproof paper, with all the run, bike and kayak checkpoints marked on.
The course map uses Ordnance Survey (OS) 1:25000 Explorer map data.
