What you're racing for

The Reservoir Dog.

The last person standing claims the title of The Reservoir Dog and their name on the permanent trophy at the reserve.

All the losers (that's you) get a DNF medal.

Solo entry

$50NZD

Team of two

$100NZD / team

Some dogs roam alone, others hunt in packs. Enter the Reservoir Dog Pairs option.

Two-person teams accepted. Any mix of humans — partner, mate, parent and grown-up child, work colleague — doesn't matter to us. Either of you can run any lap, in any order. We don't care who does which.

One bib per team. Whichever of you is on the loop wears it. Hand it off at the kennel. If neither of you makes the bell, you're out.

The team category finishes when five solo runners remain. From that point on, only solos are still in the race.

Race day
rules.

Paddock by 10:00.

All vehicles on site, all campsites set up, by 10:00 AM. After 10:00, the gate closes for setup. Late arrivals camp on the verge.

Check-in by 10:00.

Every athlete checked in at the kiosk and confirmed available for the start by 10:00 AM. No check-in, no bib, no start.

First bell, 11:00.

The race starts at 11:00 sharp. Be in the kennel by 10:55. When the bell goes at 11:00, you're moving. You don't want to be the person that doesn't even make one lap.

The basics.

Bring the stuff you need for yourself and your athlete for whatever time you think you'll be on site over the weekend. That said, we'll have the basics there: fresh drinking water, bogs, lighting at night, a bonfire to get you through the night, and all the other good bits and pieces.

No vehicles out until 3:00 PM.

Once the gun goes, no vehicles leave the paddock until 3:00 PM. Not for groceries. Not for the dog. Not because you DNF'd at hour two. Our focus is on the competitors still running the race. We know you'll understand.

Bring a plate.

Every competitor brings a plate to share — baking that holds up to the sun and a ride on the quad. Hand it in at rego. We'll serve it at feed stops, lap by lap. The disappointing plates will be remembered.