Am I able to practise the course before the event?
Yes the Ku-ring-gai National Park is open to the public 7 days a week from Sunrise till sunset. On entering the park you will have to pay entrance fees of $11 per car or motorbike (pedestrians and bikes are free).

You can also purchase a yearly parks pass:
Multi Park Pass (except for Kosciuszko National Park) $65.00
All Parks Pass in NSW $190

How fit or skilled do I need to be?
The Go Natural Multi Sport is accessible to all fitness levels and skills with the correct preparation. If you haven't been on your bike, kayak or for a run lately, now is the time to get training. Suggested training would be about 30 minutes in each discipline per week and then build it up to one or two hours for each. Another option is called 'brick by brick' training where you might do a one hour paddle followed straight away by a one hour road ride. This style of training gets your body use to changing disciplines quickly. This way you won't shock your body on the event day.

How will I know where to go on the course?
The course will be marked with brightly coloured markers for easy guidance. Marshals will also be positioned at critical points along the road and water for extra guidance where it is needed. Please go to Course page for further details.

What do I take with me on the race?
Compulsory equipment to be carried at all times:

• Enough water for the event.
• Adequate food for the event (Gu gels or energy bars recommended)

Compulsory equipment specific for bike section:

• Suitable bike in good repair
• Australian safety standard approved cycling helmet
• Pump
• Spare tube
• Bike repair kit (optional)
• Cycling gloves (optional)

Compulsory equipment specific for kayak section:

• Kayak or canoe with fixed buoyancy
• Approved Personal Floatation device (PFD)
• Paddle
• Joggers, or booties (no bare feet allowed)
• Spray deck (optional)
• Cap (optional) Maximum Adventure will be selling some lightweight white sports caps on the event day for only $15.00

Compulsory equipment specific for trail run section:

• Joggers
• Cap (optional)

How do I enter?
Go to the Entry page to enter online.

Do I need my own kayak?
You can use your own kayak or hire one of the Voyager double sit on tops. You can also hire a kayak from our sponsor Pro Kayaks.

What options are available for parking?
Akuna Bay: parking will be available at the start of the race in the Akuna Bay Marina carpark. This area is big enough for all competitor and support vehicles.

Apple Tree Bay: parking will be limited to 100 vehicles at the Apple Tree Bay picnic area. This is where both the kayak and run leg finish. This will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. A further 50 parking bays will be allocated at Bobbin Head picnic area (It is a short walk from Bobbin Head to Apple Tree Bay)

Will there be categories for different kayaks?
No, competitors may use any type of kayak, canoe or surf ski with fixed buoyancy.
All boats must be forward facing e.g. no skulls. There will be a seperate category for the Voyager sit on top doubles.

Are support crews needed?
Support crews are not compulsory but are recommended, as it is a linear course. [Starting at Akuna bay and finishing at Apple Tree Bay]. If you haven't got a support crew, team up with a friend and car-pool yourselves back to the start, at the end of the race.

Support crews can enjoy the premium facilities offered at the Akuna Bay marina whilst you are out riding. This includes a café serving scrumptious breakfast and coffees.

What are the expected finish times?
The fastest solo competitors are expected to finish the course in three hours depending on the conditions on the day. The back of the field are expected to finish within six hours.

Where will the event centre be located?
The start will be located at the Akuna Bay D'Albora Marina car park off General San Martin Drive. The finish will be at Apple Tree Bay Picnic area off Bobbin Head Rd.

Will their be water supplied on the course?
No, you will need to carry enough water with you for the duration of the event. However there are taps at Apple Tree Bay (end of paddle leg). Make sure you bring enough water to Akuna Bay (start) as there is no drinking water available.

Will there be course familiarisation days?
As the course is a sprint type event, we will not be holding familiarization days. However you can paddle, run and ride any part of the course as long at the Park is open.