OnaMission Multisport Adventure
2012 results are here
OnaMission Adventure in Paradise the most scenic Multisport event ever!
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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A paddle to picturesque Dunk Island is followed by a challenging run over Mount Kootaloo (and return for short course), around beautiful Dunk and return to the Spit – long course. Relay runners will be transported to Dunk Island Sunday at 0630.
Competitors then return to the mainland for a mountain bike ride over the beaches and through the Licuala State Forest before taking on the final testing beach run.
The bulk of the event is off-road with only 5km of sealed sections in the bike course.
Short
This event has been designed for those who are moderately fit and seeking to experience adventure racing in a fun, outdoors format, involving hiking/running, canoeing off Mission Beach and mountain biking.
- 8km paddle, 23km MTB, 11km run
Long
For those with a sporting background who would like to experience multisport racing in a longer course format, take part in this challenging, yet achievable adventure in the outdoors.
- 12km paddle, 25km MTB, 19km run
All competitors will receive a Cool Max race shirt.
Compete as an individual or relay team with short or long course options. Or enter your corporate team for a workplace challenge with a difference!
- Juniors wishing to compete as an individual in the short race will need to submit satisfactory proof of prior Multisport/Triathlon experience to race admin prior to approval to race.
Where: South Mission Beach
Organiser: Mission Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
Contact Julie on 0427 039 117
Individual – $100 per person
Relay Teams of 3 or 4 – $84 per person
Categories – Male, Female, mixed (teams only), under 40, over 40.
Approved juniors 14-17 must have written parental sign off on race day waiver.
Rego: 5:30pm
Briefings: 7pm (essential)
Timings Sunday
RACE start 7:30am
Presentations 3pm
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- Paddles-to-Dunk+Run
Run Dunk Island Spit to Mt Kootaloo, around Dunk Island and return to spit
Paddle to South Mission
Ride north on beach
Left on El Arish/Mission Beach Rd
South on Licuala Forest Trails (23Km)
Run from Mission Beach South to Castaways and return
What to bring
- Water Craft and paddles
- Type 1 or 2 PFD
- Mountain bike & helmet
- Running Shoes
- Water & Food
Supplied
- An awesome lunch afterwards
- Water at transition points
- A great Cool Max T-Shirt
Paddles-to-Dunk+Run
Accomodation, Facilities, Eat, Hire
$5 P/P camping accommodation is available at Frogs Hollow – Contact OnaMission Admin
Plenty of accommodation available at South Mission and Mission Beaches from Luxury Resort style to Caravan Parks.
Canoe Hire
Ask your friends, workmates etc or contact a hire company to arrange a water craft. Options include:
- Adventure Equipment 07 4031 2669 can now provide an excellent range of water-craft.
- Coral Sea Kayaking, South mission Beach 07 4068 9154
- Babinda Kayak Hire 07 4067 2678
- Boats R Us at Portsmith Fuel Stratford 07 4058 2001
- Dave’s Boats at Greenbank Rd Stratford 07 4058 1335
More info
- As this event involves an ocean paddle – it is advisable to paddle the course at least once before the event, preferrably with someone who has done this event before.
- Event Briefing Notes will be emailed to those who have entered in the week before the event.
- Junior Entry age is 14 years to 17 years (social race only). Parent/Guardian must sign Waiver on Race Day.
- Competitors must be present at the presentation to be eligible to win a random draw prize.
- We Will refund full entry fee less $10 if an individual is forced to withdraw from the event prior to 1st September and advises the Race Director. No refunds after 2nd September without a medical certificate. If this is the case we will credit your entry fee for next year’s race.
How to get there
Turn east onto the Tully/ Mission Beach Rd. Turn right onto South Mission Beach Rd. At intersection of South Mission Beach Road and Kennedy Esplanade locate a parking spot, then head north up Kennedy Esplanade to the South Mission Beach Surf Club.
My team and I are looking forward to this event as it will be our first time.
Just finished Onamission. What a great race, well organised and great course. Well worth the trip from WA
Thanks again to all involved in the race
Neil
This looks like a goer
I am so happy OnaMission is still continuing into its third year. Fantastic! To all the participants I hope you have an excellent, exhilarating, exciting and exhausting event and wishing all the organizers every success.
All the best, from the chilly and not nearly as beautiful as FNQ, Gold Coast. Enjoy! Lisa Roach
Looking at doing the race this year – looking for some advice on the bike section. What kind of terrain does it cover and how experienced a MTBer do you have to be?
ta
Awesome !!
As I could not raise a team I did the short course alone.
Well organised and run – great job and thanks to all who helped make this happen.
I will definitely be back next year.
Thanks again
H