• Teams consist of 4 members.

• The official category requires at least one male and one female (2+2 or 3+1) to qualify for Nationals and the podium.

• Competency checks will confirm team eligibility.

• The race covers approximately 50 km.

• The route includes:

• 75–85% mountain biking.

• 15–20% trail running/hiking.

• 10–15% other activities like kayaking and river crossing.

• Navigation is 100% orienteering-based.

• Free entry for limited teams.

• Accommodation for premier teams of 4 members.

• Essentials:

• Cycles and helmets.

• Personal gear and clothing.

• Hiking and running gear.

• Notebook and pen.

• A detailed checklist will be shared with registered participants.

• 9th February 2025: Team arrivals at Menchukha.

• 10th February 2025: Day-long technical workshop.

• 11th February 2025: Outdoor technical session and trial run.

• 12th February 2025: Race flag-off, closing ceremony, and departures.

• By Road: Via Dibrugarh, Assam.

• By Train: New Tinsukia/Dibrugarh, Assam.

• By Air: Dibrugarh Airport, Assam.

• By Helicopter: Skyone Airways (Monday & Friday).

• Teams will use Google Maps and topographical maps provided during the event.

• Bring waterproof map bags (A4 size) and stationery like colored pens, cello tape, and scissors to prepare routes.

• Adventure Racing Tips for the experienced and newbies:
• Equipment: Please do not take the compulsory list lightly, the weather can change in minutes which will result in you needing some items unexpectedly
• Gearbox packing: To avoid a mess in your bag we highly recommend each person to put all his extra gear and clothing in his own bag i.e.: a string bag, a material/plastic shopping bag, etc. Always prepare for the worst and think about being wet, cold, hungry, or sunburnt. Add a few more comfort items like another dry shirt, fleece, gloves, buff, hat, head torch, jacket, wipes, and an extra space blanket.
• Attention to detail is crucial. The whole team must study the racebook, rules, what you can do and what you can’t do. When things get unclear or “pear-shaped” during the race the navigator and/or decision-maker has more “minds” that can remember the instructions. Last resort: take out the racebook and read again.
• The fastest way to cross a water section is just to unclip your backpack from your waist and swim. No undressing or removal of shoes. You can blow up your bladder and that will assist your backpack for better buoyancy. If you have a proper waterproof bag your clothing or compulsory gear won’t get wet. That brings us back to the equipment.
• Carry your weakest persons’ backpack when he/she takes the strain. When it’s a short, fast trekking leg, you can take all the equipment or extra things out of your slowest persons’ backpack and let them only carry water.
• What is teamwork? It means you need to be in contact with your slowest person at all times. It does not help if you cycle 100m in front of your team. You should then go back and take the weakest persons’ backpack or push/tow that person. The same applies to a trekking leg. If you feel so much stronger at that given moment you must ask to assist, help the navigator to look for the checkpoints, or just plainly stay with your team and speak about the beautiful day and encourage with positive words.
• Golden rule: if you can’t say something positive then keep your mouth SHUT. If you can’t assist with the navigation, then keep your thoughts to yourself. If the navigator made a mistake your duty is to say: Don’t worry it’s ok, how can I help you to get to the next point or how can we recover. Remember mistakes will happen, it’s about how fast can you fix it and move forward.
• Get racing fit. Adventure Racing is a skill like all other sports. You need to race to stay racing fit. In a race, you’re under pressure and you will face new challenges. It’s in those moments that you discover more about yourself and how you handle situations. The more you do it the more it becomes easier and you will adapt easier to each situation and challenge.
• We all are going to have a low moment at some stage. Assist each other through those times and getting that person over the line is the ultimate reward. This is a sport that will humble you and your day will come to be the weakest person. If it’s your “off day” speak up and before you hit the wall and share with your team that you are pushing too hard. This is NOT the sport for EGO. Leave that at home.
• Have an attitude of gratitude that you are able to participate in this amazing, challenging, rough, and outdoor sport.
• 3rd National AR Championship 2025 Equipment list to be announced soon. Link will be updated shortly.

• At least one member of the team must be capable of navigating by compass and map during the day and night. The team must be able to orientate a map, identify grid references on a map, take a bearing between two points on a map, and understand the impact of magnetic declination. (Do attend NthAventure workshops)
• The teams must be able to describe what their team would do if they are lost.
• At least one member of the team should have experience in basic First Aid.
• All team members must be suitably competent in all disciplines included in the event as specified by the race organizer and be able to complete the event without any assistance from any person other than their own team members.
• The following kayaking skills must be mastered: managing a capsized craft in deep water; righting and emptying a craft in deep water; getting back in and continuing paddling.
• Swimming 100m of any stroke.
• There may or may not be competency checks at registration. By entering this event, teams acknowledge that they are competent in all the skills required to complete an event of this nature.
• Teams will be finalized after the competency checks. Every team will receive the email regarding the same.

• For any questions, email us at mechukhadeventure@gmail.com