Do I/we require a support crew?

Yes. All entrants require a support crew and vehicle. Whilst entrants can get away with just one support crew member, we recommend a two-person support crew for ease of carrying equipment and gear to and from transitions and the support vehicle, plus the benefit of mutual support/company for one another.  This is especially important for the multisport tandem team event where double kayaks and two mountain bikes need to be carried. Relay teams of three can get away with supporting one another. 

Can we get away with just one support vehicle?

Yes – Provided your vehicle can carry all the entrants (individual or teams) equipment and gear, plus safely seat all support crew.

Are spectators welcome?

Yes. Family and friends are welcome at the GOLDRUSH event start & finish line, anywhere there is publicly accessible viewing of course, and the awards ceremony. Spectators, however, are not prohibited from entering defined event transition areas, and assisting or impeding the progress of entrants anywhere on course.

Do we have to carry all our race food and water on course?

Yes. All entrants will need to carry all their food and electrolytes requirements on each stage of the event. Support crew can replenish entrants’ energy & hydration supplies at each transition area. Entrants are otherwise prohibited from receiving outside assistance out on course. Stowing food and water out on course is also against the rules of the event and fair play in the sport.

Where do we find the compulsory gear list?

You can find the compulsory gear list under the Equipment Required & Compulsory Gear page on this website.

Does the runner have to swim the rivers on Day 1 & 2 offroad run stages?

No. A runner may opt not to swim the river on the off-road run stage on Day 1 and Day 2 and instead opt to be ferried across the river by boat. If they chose to be ferried across by boat, the runners bib number will be recorded, and a 10-minute adjustment will be added to their stage time for each crossing where assistance is provided.

What are some examples of floatation which can be carried on the off-road run stages for the river swims?

Here are a few means of possible additional floatation runners may like to carry with them on the off-road run stages with river swims sections.
            - Flutter boards
            - Pull buoy
            - Noodle
            - Water wings
            - Inflatable life vest
This is multisport, so we encourage creative minds. Just be sure it passed the practical test beforehand.

What are some examples of (non-motorised) propelling equipment which can be carried on the off-road run stages for the river swims?

Here are a few means of possible additional non-motorised propulsion runners may like to carry with them on the off-road run stages with river swims sections.
            - Hand Paddles
            - Flippers
This is multisport, so we encourage creative minds. Just be sure its passed the practical tested beforehand.

Can I participate using an e-mountain bike?

No, unless medical exception is granted for a Multisport tandem team member.  E-mountain bikes are prohibited in individual and relay teams events.  Only one half of a tandem team with a valid medical reason may request prior approval from event management to use an e-mountain bike. Should a tandem team entrant be granted the ability to use an e-mountain bike, they are prohibited to tow their tandem teammate.

Is towing allowed in the multisport tandem team category?

Yes & No - depending on the stage and circumstance. 
Yes, on the run stages.
Yes, on the mountain bike stages if the tandem teammate is using conventional pedal bikes.
No on the mountain bike stages if one teammate has a medical exception to use an e-mountain bike.
No on all paddle stages. Double craft (kayaks or ski’s) must be used by tandem teams.

Must I wear a helmet when on the kayak stages?

Yes & No - depending on the stage. A helmet (paddling or cycling) must be won on the Day 1 down river kayak stage. Helmets are not a compulsory item of equipment for the Day 2 open water kayak.

How do I/we edit entrant (individual and team) details and delete (non-captain) team members?

The entrant (individual or team captain) will need to do this before the close of online entry. Simply -

• Go to the Entry Details - How to Enter section on the webpage.

• Click on the “CLAIM YOUR ENTRY HERE” button

• Login to your EventPlus profile using your email and password.

• Click on your GOLDRISH registration on the left-hand side.

• Make the changes as required to your individual or team entry (i.e., editing medical details, changing he team name or age division).

• Delete any old team members.

• Click ‘Update.

How do I add new team members?

Team captains can add a new team member by emailing them the team’s team code (Example: GR123456789) so they can create (or login to) their EventPlus profile (accessed through the entry button here) and enter the team code to add themselves to the team. NOTE: If replacing another member, the captain must first delete the old team member to free up this email field and space for the new team member to join the team.

In the final 24hrs before the event Registration Expo opens, teams will need to print out the ‘Late team member change and Waiver agreement’ form here, complete and bring it with them to the event registration.

Changing the team captain or your email address

If you need to change the team captain, your email address or have made an error in your entry that you cannot correct, please contact us.

Are transfers available?

There are NO transfers of entries from one year to the next.

Can our relay team participate with only two members and if so, what are the implications of this?

Yes. A multisport relay team can be made up of two or three members. Ultimately the team has to share the stages on each day between members linked to it. No part refunds will be given for the missing third relay team member.

How can we pay for merchandise items at the registration expo at the registration expo?

There are two means to purchase merchandise at the registration expo, either by cash or money transfer into the event companies account using your mobile phone banking app.