Battle Guide
Virgin Active Warrior #4 | Die Bosveld, Pretoria | 28 Oct 2023
Warriors, brace for battle.
What does it take to be a Warrior? Show up on Saturday, and you will learn that a Warrior steps out of their comfort zone. A Warrior faces obstacles and fears head-on. A Warrior perseveres and never gives up. And a Warrior never leaves a soldier behind. And most importantly, you will find that you are stronger and braver than you think…
How do I get there?
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Please familiarise yourself with our terms & conditions and indemnity clause here.
Water Obstacles
Take note: there are several water obstacles. Please do NOT do the water obstacles if you cannot swim. Instead, drop and do those burpees!
Battle Programme
06h00 – Gates and Registration open
06h50 – Black-Ops Elite race briefing (Please note: Each batch will be briefed before the start of their race)
07h00 – Black-Ops Elite race start (Competitive batch for 19+. Compulsory obstacle completion)
07h30 – Commando Elite race start (Competitive batch for u/16, u/18, 40+, 50+. Compulsory obstacle completion)
08h00 – Rookie Elite race start (Competitive batch for u/12, u/14, 60+. Compulsory obstacle completion)
08h40 – Black-Ops, Commando and Rookie Batches commence in 10-minute intervals.
11h30 – Prize-giving
13h00 – Race cut-off. All participants still on the course will be escorted back to the venue.
17h00 – Close of race day
Important Registration Info
*Be at the Registration Zone one hour before your start time.
*You will receive a QR code before the race. Please show the QR code to the registration staff to register.
*Every Warrior needs a Warrior Chip timing chip (or the old SAS timing band).
*Warrior Chips can be bought at registration for R60.
*If you bought a Warrior Chip online, you can collect this at registration.
*Once bought, the chip is yours to keep. You will use it again at any Virgin Active Warrior Race in future.
Spectators
*Spectators are welcome.
*Entrance fees will be charged at R30.
*Spectators can follow the specially marked spectator route to get a bird’s eye view of the obstacles and cheer on the muddy Warriors.
*Please follow the special route markers for the spectator route.
*Spectators are not allowed on the race route at any time.
*Make sure you know in which batch you start and at what time.
*Do not start in the incorrect batch – you will be disqualified.
*Do not start in the incorrect batch – you will be disqualified.
Elite athletes
*Elite athletes for Black Ops, Commando and Rookie need to familiarise themselves with the Elite athlete rules and protocol here.
Beer tent | Food Vendors | Exhibitors
*The cheerful vida e cafe baristas will be manning the caffeine artillery.
*There will be a Barrel & Beer tent for battle-weary warriors to toast victories.
*A large selection of quality food vendors will be at hand to recharge depleted energy stores.
*Plenty of high-end merchandise will be on exhibition and available for sale.
*We regret no cool boxes, drinks or food are allowed through the gate unless you are an official vendor/exhibitor with prior permission from the Virgin Active Warrior management.
Warrior KIDS Zone
*While you are out on the course, sign the kids into the Kids Zone, where they’ll be looked after in safety.
*Qualified childminders will keep them busy with exciting activities at R100 per child.
*Let them fight their own battles by competing in the Kids Race. Tickets are available at the Kids Zone at R120. Pre-entries are not required.
“The true Warrior isn’t immune to fear. He/she fights despite it.”
Warriors, #BeBrave!
The Warrior Command Centre
