Winter Warrior

Winter Warrior 2026 returns in August in two races that features more than 25 obstacles including mud pits, log carries, slip & slide and paddle. Primary school students are to join secondary students separately to take on the challenging course for the first time.

The challenging course will allow students to put their strength, stamina and teamwork to the test.

Event information

Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre’s much‑loved adventure race, The Winter Warrior, is set to return this August for secondary school students.

This year’s program also introduces an exciting new event, The Rising Warrior, a dedicated adventure race designed specifically for primary school students, offering younger participants the chance to build confidence, teamwork and resilience through the fun outdoor challenge.

• Inaugural Rising Warrior primary school division:
  • Tuesday, 11 August.
  • 8km course.
     
• Winter Warrior secondary school student division:
  • Thursday, 13 August.
  • 15km course.

Registrations open Monday, 30 March and schools can register on the Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation centre page on the Office of Sport website.

Limited accommodation is available at an additional cost.

Who can enter

The event is open to all primary and secondary students in NSW. Participants must form a team of 6 across three divisions – boys, girls and mixed – for the title of Winter Warrior and Inaugural Rising Warrior.

Cost for each team of 6 is $261.00.

The course

The challenging course will test the strength, stamina and teamwork of participants with a variety of obstacles including:

• 10km run, broken throughout the course
• Mud pit
• Downhill mountain biking
• Log carry
• Initiatives
• Slip 'n slide
• Spartan spear toss
• Water crossing
• Long distance paddle

Prizes

The winners of each division will receive a medal, including:

• Boys open
• Girls open
• Mixed open

There are prizes for the best dressed team.