Course Details

The Collie Rotary Adventure Race in 2025 is a 4 stage event.

If you are lucky enough to have participated in the Collie Adventure Race in previous years, you may remember it as a 5 stage race including a road cycle or going back even further there was the option of a 6 stage race with a horse riding leg. In its longer form we had a very civilized lunch break, followed by a mass start for the swim leg.

In 2025, as the race is only 4 stages, there will be no break and no mass start for the swim.

The event will begin with a mass start for the kayak leg and continue through each stage without a break, until all stages are completed.

Kayak

This is the first leg of the race. You begin with a mass start at Sandy Beach, Minningup Pool and paddle a 10km return loop, bridge to bridge, in the Collie River. The Collie River is flat water. There may be some weed - a tilt up rudder is recommended.

Mountain Bike

The MTB leg begins at Minningup Pool and heads out through a short section of old school single track to the Kylie Trail. The Kylie Trail is a green/blue purpose built single trail. This event will utilise green options with most blue sections being closed off. The return loop takes you through native conservation park with the opportunity to pick up a little speed in the final section along the rivers edge. Throughout the course you will encounter both sandy and rocky terrain and be prepared for the lovely hill climb - it wouldn't be Collie without at least one.

E-Bikes - To encourage participation E-bikes will be allowed provided they are not chipped. If you or your team are competitive by nature we strongly recommend you opt for a regular MTB.

Swim

The swim begins and ends at Minningup Pool. Note that unlike previous years, there is no mass start for the swim. As soon as your mtb leg is completed you run straight for the water. You will swim a 1km loop in the Collie River. Although we expect warm weather in mid-march the river water can be cold so you may like to wear a wetsuit.

Run

This is the final leg of the event. You will begin your run leg at Minningup Pool. We have an exciting new run leg for 2025 that incorporates a short section of the wonderful Wilman Bilya Trail. Be prepared for a picturesque run with uneven ground. The run will end at Minninugup Pool where your team and/or supporters can celebrate youir finish.