Nelson Central Challenge Rogaine
A Family Adventure Race
Sunday, 21 May 2023 -postponement date is in action!
The Central Challenge
The Central Challenge is an opportunity to have a day out in Central Nelson and enjoy a Rogaine Adventure Race for all ages and stages.
It is a day packed with family fun, spot prizes, stalls, games and activities.
Not your typical cake stalls and jumble sales...
The Central Challenge has been established as a highlight of many people's calendars- bringing families, corporate teams and adventurers of all ages together for a day of excitement and fun.
The Central Challenge is Nelson Central School's major fundraising event.
Who can enter?
The Central Challenge is really for anyone as it comes in two formats:
The 1 hour Family Rogaine:
Set around and near to Nelson Central School, the one hour rogaine involves finding answers to clues in your team. Any level of ability and age can enter, this is a great activity for families with primary aged children (or even younger).
The 2 Hour Challenge Rogaine:
Set in the town, valleys and hills surrounding Nelson Central School, the two hour challenge rogaine is perfect for older children and teenagers, corporate teams, Spring Challenge teams and hardcore adventurers. How far and fast you go is up to you.
Are you up to the challenge?
'Dates & Details
When: Sunday, 21 May 2023 -postponement date is in action!, 10:00am–2:00pm
Where: Nelson Central School, 70 Nile St, Nelson
Restrictions: All Ages
Race check in from 10:00 - 10:40am
Race briefing at 10:45am (2hr)
11.15 (1hr)
Race start time at 11.00am (2hr)
11.30 (1hr)
Earlybird online ticket prices:
$20.00 - Individual
$40.00 - Family
$40.00 - School Team
$20 per person (Team 2-4)
$80.00 - Corporate (2-4 adults)
Online registration ends: Friday, 19 May
On the day registration prices
$20 - Individual
$40 - Family
$80 - Corporate (2-4 adults)
$40 - School Team (up to 4 school students)
$20pp- Adult Team
Postponement date:
Sunday, 21 May 2023
What is a Rogaine?
Well, (aside from a hair loss remedy) It's a bit like a treasure hunt really. Teams of 2–5 people choose which checkpoints to visit within a time limit with the intent of maximizing their score. Teamwork, endurance, competition and an appreciation for the natural environment are features of the sport.
- Participants get a map and questions
- Each Question has a number which relates to a point on the map.
- Answers to the questions are revealed at the location marked on the map
- You need to visit the locations and answer as many questions as possible in the time allowed.
- Points are taken off for every minute you go over time and for incorrect answers.
- Some Questions are worth more points, (depending on how difficult they are to reach)
- The Aim is to find as many answers as you can before time runs out.
"So Amazing!! Best ever family fun."
Fun day out for families
This is really a fun day out for families and a fun way to raise money for school projects.
We really want to invite the whole community along, its not just a school event.
Spot prizes, raffles and event village with food stalls
We have amazing spot prizes (donated from the business community) and raffles to be drawn after the Challenge.
While others are out on the course relax in the event village with great coffee, music, yummy food, games and activities!
There is entertainment to be had for all ages, stages and some of it free to enjoy while you are with us at Central Challenge.
Fun day for the whole family
- Kidpreneurs! Our very own Children venturing into the world of business to bring us their Clever Creations!
- Games Area open during the whole event for 'children' of all ages
- Judy's Jars - historically known as Mrs Harrisons Bottle's
- Hot Soup & Bread
- Hot Drinks
- Face painting
- Silent auction
- Spot Prizes - Right Time Right Place?
- Raffles - Will you have the winning raffle?
We got great feedback
"Thanks so much, great event. Well organised. Can't wait for same event next year. Kids loved it. Prizes and Raffle was fun. Really good fun, thanks. Awesome"
"Excellent event, very inclusive - Enjoyed it much better than the Gala (less buying and more involvement). Its an excellent event". - Toni and Kirsten
"Thanks so much for an awesome event. It was fun and so great for kids to do. Please do it again!!" - Zoe
"Fantastic event! Nice to be able to support something that is 'good for you' - healthy, fun, family inclusive! Well done Central School."
"We had a fabulous time. Definitely prefer this to a regular school Gala. Looking forward to doing it again next year. Thanks to everyone for all the effort that went into planning!"
"Excellent Rogaine. We will do it again next year."
Are you ready for a fun day out for families?
This is really a fun day out for families and a fun way to raise money for our Nelson Central School projects.
We really want to invite the whole community along, its not just a school event.