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GENERAL ENTRY INFORMATION

Entries officially open on Tuesday the 1st April 2025 at 9am NZ Time (UTC +12:00) and will close on the 30th September 2025 or, when the maximum number of competitors is reached; whichever comes first.

Race entries are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Once the maximum number of competitors is reached registration will close and no further entries will be accepted. Registration will only be confirmed on the basis outlined below.

Teams unable to commit to entry may register their interest for the event and receive the newsletters as they are released. Registering an interest does not mean an entry spot will become available at a later date. The organiser reserves the right to close entries early.

On the 1st April 2025 at 9am, a button will appear on the Enter Now page which will facilitate entry to One NZ GODZONE.

ENTRY POLICY & PROCEDURE

To enter the event, one person per team (the ‘Team Administrator’) needs to complete the registration form on the Enter Now page. Teams do not need a complete team of four to enter. Entries will be processed once online registration is complete. However, registration will only be confirmed upon the receipt of either the deposit or the entire entry fee. Overseas teams should enter immediately but will receive a 4-day grace period to complete payment of any amount owing due to possible delays in international settlements. Please note: All teams will be notified as to whether they have been successful in entering the race on the 10th of April 2025. Any teams that are unsuccessful will have their payments refunded in full and will be moved to the Register an Interest list. Should a place become available at a later date, these teams may be notified and have the opportunity to enter at the early discount rate if the entire entry fee is paid within two months, and the standard entry fee if paid within four months.

Teams should follow the payment instructions on the Enter Now page carefully. Payments made from a New Zealand bank account should include their unique 4 digit reference code on all payments (created during entry process). Failure to do so may lead to a $25.00 NZD administration charge being added to the entry fee. Overseas teams making international payments may not have the option to include the unique 4 digit reference code on their payment and should therefore email a bank confirmation, or snapshot of their transfer details, to Keren at competitor@godzoneadventure.com.

The early entry discount ceases at 5pm NZ Time, Saturday the 31st May 2025. To qualify for this discount the entire entry fee must be paid by this date. After this time the standard entry fee will apply regardless of the date the deposit was paid.

The standard entry fee must be paid in full by 5pm NZ Time, Thursday 31st July 2025. After this time the late entry fee will apply regardless of the date the deposit was paid.

The organisers reserve the right to change entry details, team limits and to cancel any entry. To complete your entry and for more information please Enter Now.

Teams have the option to pay entry fees via instalments in accordance with the payment option outlined below. The fees will be broken up into 4 equal payments and are broadly payable on a bi-monthly, or every 2-month, basis. The instalment option for entry fees must be taken up in April 2025 and will cease to be available after that date. To secure an entry spot, the deposit payment must be paid immediately. Entry instalment payments are to be made via bank transfer in the manner described above for other entry fees. A reminder email will be sent out before payments are due. Any team on the instalment plan may elect to pay their entire balance in full at any time. The Team Administrator should notify Keren if a full balance payment is planned.

All entry related questions should be directed to:

Contact: Keren McSkimming Bennetts
Email: competitor@godzoneadventure.com

Additional important entry information and pre-requisites for entering GODZONE can be found on the Enter Now page.

ENTRY FEES

DISCOUNTS FOR THOSE 23 & UNDER

• Competitors who are aged 23 or under on the 31st December 2025 will be eligible for a $500.00 NZD discount on their portion of the entry fee
• Note: Competitors aged under 18 on 1st April 2025 need to contact the organiser prior to entering
• All discounts will be calculated and applied at the time of the final balance payment
• Proof of age will need to be emailed through to Keren at competitor@godzoneadventure.com
• All other conditions regarding payment dates and cancellations apply

OTHER ENTRY CONSIDERATIONS

What GODZONE Provides

• A high quality expedition length adventure racing course
• Logistical support for race equipment
• Kayaks and inflatable canoes if required on course
• Event safety personnel on site, including specialist water safety
• Live team tracking
• Race maps, route book and race passport
• Race bib
• Competitor pack

Teams Need To Provide

• Travel to and from Event HQ (Blenheim, Marlborough)
• A support crew to assist the team through the duration of the event, together with an appropriate vehicle and ability to transport bikes and equipment
• Pre and post race accommodation (variety available from camping to hotel)
• All items on the Mandatory Gear List not specifically provided by the organisers
• Food and drink for the event
• We highly recommend that you take out some form of insurance to cover your equipment during the event. The organisers will take no responsibility for any damaged or lost equipment during the event, regardless of fault or cause