Teams of four women choose from a short, medium or long-course adventure. Travelling together in a team, they must navigate around a secret course by foot, mountain bike, and kayak, completing a few surprise mystery activities along the way. Stable tandem sit-on kayaks are provided for all teams and all levels of fitness and experience are welcome.

The Spirited Women is far more than creating an unforgettable event experience shared among girlfriends; it’s about women making time for themselves and prioritizing their health and fitness. For many participants, the journey to the event is the most cherished part. Regularly getting together as a team to train, learn new skills, and support one another to push their boundaries. The Spirited Women event strengthens bonds and relationships, bringing family, friends, and work colleagues together for a weekend of unadulterated fun.

“This event defines the spirit of a kiwi woman – her give-it-a-go attitude, sense of adventure, a strong belief in her girlfriends and a desire to help them through difficult times and celebrate the good times.” – The spirit of a kiwi woman.

This coming year, the Spirited Women – All Women’s Adventure Race will be held out of the small historic Central Otago township of Clyde. Limited to 408 teams of four, we invite you to find your inner spirit, be brave, and together with your girlfriends make up a team to participate in the upcoming 2025 Spirited Women event.

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