GODZone celebrated ten amazing chapters of the world’s biggest adventure race with a beautiful yet brutal course that traversed the South Island of New Zealand. Following 710km from the rugged West Coast to the East Coast it showcased why New Zealand is the true home of expedition adventure race globally. GODZone Race Director Warren Bates
Avaya knew from the beginning that GODZone Chapter 10 was going to be hard, and very very long. Team captain of this winning team Nathan Fa’avae, (alongside Chris Forne, Stu Lynch and Sophie Hart) said they were prepared, both mentally and physically. In fact with so much experience under their belt with longer form expedition
They have spent the longest time out on course – more than any others – so there were big rounds of applause for the last teams as they made it across the finish line at Brighton Beach this afternoon. The very final team was La Sportiva Adventure Racing who enjoyed the attention, the pies and
Teams have slept on the beach, in their kayaks, on the side of the Taieri River and at the last TA over night in preparation for their final leg at GODZone to complete Chapter 10. All Pure teams had to be paddling the Taieri River last night from TA8 before midnight or they were moved
At least five more teams are expected to arrive across the Brighton Beach finish line tonight with the evening putting on a spectacular night sky to light the way across the 19km coastal trek. Many teams are paddling the Taieri River and will shortly be stopping and camping up for the night as they hit
Today the historic GODZone Legends Trophy was handed out to team AB Equipment team members Nigel Kelly, Simon Bloomberg, Jodi Dobson and Brad Wallace all of Nelson. The team had no idea they were in the running and were thrilled to receive the trophy. ” Simon is the oldest competitor on the course and their
Jubilation, tears, laughter, hugs & relief – all the emotion bubbles out at the finish line for those teams who have arrived at the Brighton Beach finish line over the past 18 hours. When you have been out in the backcountry for eight days its friends, family and supporters who make those final steps across
ONENews coverage of the winning Team Avaya at GODZone Chapter 10.
It was a sprint down the beach with just minutes between team Ataraxia x Macpac and Topsport for third place this morning with the former taking the coveted prize at 10:15am. Matt Jeans, Tom Reynolds, Shaun Palmer and Hannah Lower of Ataraxia x Macpac were jubilant with their Chapter 10 Pure podium result after putting
The real chase is on this morning for third, fourth and fifth! GODZone race director Warren Bates has said all week to expect a running race up Brighton Beach for the finish line and that is exactly what’s happening as the chase pack reach the end of the stage 9 Taieri River paddle and hit
111 proved to be a very lucky number for Team Ocula’s Kristy Jennings, Steve Grieve, Dan Cullen, Nick Aubrey at Chapter 10 with the Pursuit team taking first prize. The team crossed the finish line just after midnight to claim the GODZone Pursuit Trophy and were super happy to have put such a definitive mark
Will Hand, Amy Mannering, Ed Radcliffe and Will Adlam of team No Idea delivered a stunning performance to take second place at GODZone Pure Chapter 10 scooping up the Colts Trophy in the process. The team came through the finish line chute at Brighton Beach at 10.30pm on Thursday night reaching the end of their
Avaya stamped their mark all over the GODZone Chapter 10 course winning every stage over the past six days of racing. At the finish line eating Kiwi tucker – pies & a beer – they regaled some stories and thoughts about what it was like out there right up in front!
New Zealand’s adventure racing superstars Nathan Fa’avae, Sophie Hart, Stu Lynch and Chris Forne have notched up their sixth win at GODZone today taking out the 2022 Chapter 10 title and claiming the coveted GODZone Championship trophy. Team Avaya completed the final leg of the arduous 710km journey – a 19km trek from the Taieri
Anticipating Avaya’s finish line to-day we talk with race directors Warren Bates & Adam Fairmaid about the champion teams star performance, the youth factor of new upcoming teams and what it takes to tackle GODZone. Looking back over the epic coast to coast style Chapter 10 course we query wether they would have designed anything
A stylishly strategic paddle by Avaya this morning on the Taieri River has set them up for a potential late morning – midday finish at Brighton Beach today. Team Avaya paddled the Taieri River in the early hours of this morning and timed their approach to the 38km kayak stage perfectly to avoid the dark
Thats a wrap on Day six racing at GODZone with leaders Avaya continuing to break new ground while the rest of the field follow in their footsteps. Incredible scenery of the Onslow Serpentine and desert landscape of Central Otago.
Today, the 710km GODZone expedition adventure racing course moved into the Central Otago region. Teams rode 170km over the historic Nevis Back Road on stage six and then onto a stage eight 96km packraft and trek through the Onslow Serpentine. Leading team Avaya including Nathan Fa’avae, Chris Forne, Sophie Hart and Stu Lynch, completed stage
Team Topsport with high profile competitors Simone Maier, Sam Manson, Hamish Fleming and Theo Wordsworth, who are currently in fifth spot, are battling on despite a race injury for Sam Manson. The team have been working to support Manson who has been suffering from foot infections since coming off the gruelling 155km trek over the
The Nevis Valley where GODZone teams are mountain biking today provides access to the North Hector Mountains and the Remarkables Range, where the highest vantage points in the Remarkables Conservation Area offer solitude and stunning views. It is the highest road in New Zealand, staggering scenery and 4WD only. Before European settlement, Maori regularly used
