aQuelle Epworth Mudman

The 2012 aQuelle Epworth Mudman is the next stop on the aQuelle Mudman Series.. On Sunday, the 26th February, Epworth will be pulling out all the stops with an awesome course, comprising of a 750m swim or 4km paddle, 20km MTB ride and a 5km trail run through some of the most beautiful country that will have the heart racing from exhilaration as well as exertion. Seasoned athletes can anticipate the challenges of the course, whilst novices can look forward to a great day in the game reserve. Race director Gavin Starr is using his team of great parents to have the course at its best for race day.

The Mudman focuses on "family, fun day" and the parents of Epworth School lay on a fantastic day and plan to top all the previous events. aQuelle as title sponsors have a special affinity towards the Mudman series.

Epworth is Race #2 in the aQuelle Mudman Series with, Cordwalles, and Richmond schools making up the rest of the events in the series. The Epworth Mudman is not only for serious athletes, as there is an easier 1/2 distance event, consisting of a 375m swim or 2km paddle, 10km MTB and 2,5km trail run. The Mudman can also be done as a team or as an individual event. The format is the same at each school's event with the half distance and full distance and even a Mudskippers event for the little ones. The Mudskippers is our most popular and fastest growing event, and whilst others try to copy it, our schools have got it together, giving little ones an introduction to all the various disciplines in a safe, non-threatening, fun environment.

The aQuelle Mudman Series is the premier KZN off-road adventure, because athletes and non- athletes can plan and train for it at all levels of ability.

Mudman Full distance Registration closes 8H30
Race briefing 8H45
Start 9H00  Individuals and teams
750m swim, 20km MTB and 5km Trail run.

Half distanceRegistration closes 9H00
Race briefing 9H15
Start 9H30 Individuals and teams
375m swim, 10km MTB and 2,5km Trail run

Cold aQuelle Drink and a Medal for all finishers

MUDSKIPPERS:

Event structure MudskipperColours (and suggested age groups) Children can participate in any event.

RED race (difficult)Registration closes 10H00
Start 11H30
U 10+ on bicycles
Wade in the Dam, 2km cycle and 1km run.

Yellow race (moderate)Registration closes 10H00
Start 11H45
U7 - U9
Wade in the dam, 1.5km cycle and 1km run.

Green race (easy)Registration closes 10H00
Start 12H00
U4-U6
Wade in Dam, 500m cycle and 800m run.
Pre-schoolers on black bikes, tricycles and scooters. (Parents can assist.)

Cold aQuelle Drink and a Medal for all finishers

Special Notes:

Please remember your Sunscreen, water bottles for your bikes.

Please use our pre-entry system with ROAG and avoid entry delays, bring your ROAG Number board for your Bike or else you will need to buy one on the day.

No Helmet - No Ride - No Exception.

Please note R 20 per car entry to Albert Fall's Dam until 9H30, thereafter normal MSINZI  Entry fee per person will apply.

Please bring a R20 note to gain speedy access and avoid delays at the gate.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Queries to mudman2012@epworth.co.za