It was a chance for Dunedin families to be competitive, as around 200 enthusiastic participants took part in a mystery adventure challenge on Saturday, as part of the NZHL XRace.
Competing in teams of two, parents and children worked together in the windy conditions to overcome 10 different obstacles scattered around the course at Kettle Park.
The hectic XRace features two different types of challenges - mystery and compulsory - and teams needed to successfully complete one obstacle before moving onto the next.
Co-organiser Brendon Hunt says the unique family-friendly event offers mum and dads a fun chance to bond with their young kids.
"Rather than sort of like a Weet-Bix Tryathlon where it's just the child entering, it's just a really cool thing to do with parents and children," Mr Hunt said.
The Dunedin XRace featured several different challenges, ranging from mental puzzles like code-breaking to physical activities like tug-of-war
"I mean, I did this 10 years ago with my daughter," said Mr Hunt.
"It's just a really good, feel-good event. So everyone's been - even though it's quite windy and cold - really happy and stoked to be a part of it."
The majority of families at XRace take part to enjoy the experience of being outdoors and completing unique challenges together.
The XRace challenge is staged right across the country, including upcoming events in Queenstown and Christchurch later this month.
- By Fahim Ahmadasri, made with the support of NZ On Air
