Race Categories are detailed below with associated age limits in brackets beside each category.
Solo Categories
Solo Open Male and Female (age 18+)
Solo Over 40 Male and Female (age 40+)
Solo eBike Male and Female (age 18+)
Team Categories (2-4 pax)
Team Open Male, Female or Mixed ( age18+)
eBike Teams (age 18+)
Under 18 Male, Female or Mixed (13-18) (can incl ebikes)
FUN_Team (age 13+) - this category is aimed at being a fun & social event for families /friends to ride as a team
Note: We may have to combine categories if there are not enough entries for a specific categories.
Kids: Short Track Ride (U13)
A 30min participation ride for the younger riders to complete as many laps as possible of a short loop close to the race village. Parents / adults welcome to accompany kids for the event.
The route for the course can be found here https://www.trailforks.com/route/the-half12hrs-in-the-piney-2026/
Follow the RED ARROWS for the course. Event will use the flowy sections out the back of the Pine forest with minimal rocks & roots.
The hill trails at Piney were destroyed with storm damage and the recent 2025 Forest clearing, leaving the flowy trails near the creek and out the back.
Lap Distance: 8km
Elevation Gain: 86m per lap - No large hills.
Solo - $65
Teams $55 per person
Junior Team $45 per person
Kids U13 $10- per person (CASH ENTRY on the DAY)
For teams, one rider completes a lap before handing over to their next teammate.
Then the next rider heads out for a lap, and the team continues rotating riders until the event finishes.
Riders can complete multiple consecutive laps.
Every rider in a team must complete at least one lap.
Riders do not have to complete the same number of laps.
All laps must be completed before the event finishing time.
If the event finishes while you're still out on course, that lap will not count.
Simple — ride, tag your teammate, repeat!
For Solo's
Ride as long or as little as you want.
Minimum of 1 lap to qualify
All laps must be completed before the event finishing time.
If the event finishes while you're still out on course, that lap will not count.