The Rugged Rogaine Series is a running event that allows participants to explore the scenic landscapes of the Waikato countryside. It incorporates elements of adventure sports and map reading and navigation, thus offering an opportunity to enhance fitness levels.
The second event of the series is scheduled for 23 March 2025 and will be held at Mangapohue Heads. The race involves a foot rogaine through forestry and farmland where participants, either individually or in teams, aim to locate as many controls as possible within a specified time frame.
Participants are provided with a rogaine map. Although the two-hour race can be participated in individually, the four-hour race requires team participation, with teams consisting of 2-5 members. Team categories include Men, Women, Mixed, and Junior.
The event is organized by Orienteering Waikato and forms part of the Rugged Rogaine Series. The next event in the series is set for 6 April 2025, with the previous event having taken place on 2 March 2025. The event durations are two hours and four hours.
