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Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Location
- Happy Valley Reservoir, Australia
- Distance
- 18.64 mi / 30.0 km
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km: 14 November 2026, 18.64 miles, from Happy Valley Reservoir, South Australia. Entry, route and a pace chart.
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Race Timeline
65 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 18.64-mile-specific training ramps up.
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km 2026: quick answers
When is Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km 2026?
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km 2026 takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Where does Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km start?
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km starts at Happy Valley Reservoir, South Australia. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km?
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km is 18.64 miles (30km).
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Distance
- 18.64 miles / 30.0km
- Location
- Happy Valley Reservoir, Australia
- Start Point
- Happy Valley Reservoir, South Australia
- Surface
- Mixed (trail, water, bush)
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Not published for this event — check the official race website.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through MMI Events.
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Happy Valley Reservoir, South Australia. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: mixed (trail, water, bush).
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Happy Valley Reservoir, South Australia
Start line.
Where Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km starts and finishes
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km starts at Happy Valley Reservoir, South Australia. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Route Breakdown
The race weaves through the rolling hills and native bush surrounding Happy Valley Reservoir. Teams navigate a mix of fire‑trails, creek crossings and open water paddling on the reservoir itself. Expect technical single‑track sections for mountain biking, steep climbs for running, and calm to choppy water stretches for kayaking. Checkpoints are positioned at historic lookouts and along the reservoir shoreline, providing stunning views of the Adelaide Hills. The course is fully marked, but navigation skills are essential as the route changes each year to keep the adventure fresh and challenging.
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Pace Calculator & Splits
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
12:53
Average pace / km
8:00
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 9:39 | 6:00 | 30:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:06:36 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 10:28 | 6:30 | 32:30 | 1:05:00 | 2:17:09 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 11:16 | 7:00 | 35:00 | 1:10:00 | 2:27:42 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 12:04 | 7:30 | 37:30 | 1:15:00 | 2:38:14 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 12:53 | 8:00 | 40:00 | 1:20:00 | 2:48:47 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 13:41 | 8:30 | 42:30 | 1:25:00 | 2:59:20 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 14:29 | 9:00 | 45:00 | 1:30:00 | 3:09:53 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 15:17 | 9:30 | 47:30 | 1:35:00 | 3:20:26 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 16:06 | 10:00 | 50:00 | 1:40:00 | 3:30:59 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 17:42 | 11:00 | 55:00 | 1:50:00 | 3:52:05 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 19:19 | 12:00 | 1:00:00 | 2:00:00 | 4:13:11 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 20:55 | 13:00 | 1:05:00 | 2:10:00 | 4:34:17 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 22:32 | 14:00 | 1:10:00 | 2:20:01 | 4:55:23 | 7:00:00 |
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km finish
2:47:01
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyTotal Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Happy Valley Reservoir, South Australia
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 18.64-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Happy Valley Reservoir, South Australia fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
18.64-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km is run off-road (Mixed (trail, water, bush)), so local traffic is unaffected.
Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Total Recon Adventure Race Happy Valley 30km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.