Is this event like the Gumball 3000 or The Cannonball Run?
Not quite. Our events aren’t timed, so speed is not the answer. But like the Gumball and the Cannonball, it’s an automotive-themed cross-country adventure on NZ roads, with a lot of fun along the way.
What’s the difference between the Gumboot Rally and a Gumboot Run?
The Gumboot Rally is our two-day flagship event, held once a year: around 700km of back roads, a themed Saturday, a group dinner and a big prize giving. Gumboot Runs are one-day events of around four hours, held four times a year in different parts of the country.
Does the route have gravel?
No. We don’t choose roads with compulsory gravel, though we can’t promise zero roadworks in NZ. We do offer optional detours, so if you’re into gravel, there’s usually a good amount of it.
Can I bring any sort of vehicle?
Anything is welcome, all makes and models, as long as it has a current WOF, registration and insurance, and can pass a pre-event check. And we mean anything: we’ve had a brand-new Porsche, a “Forarri” (Honda NSX), WRXs, Commodores, Escorts, a Dodge Viper and even a Lada.
What do I get for the ticket price?
Every ticket includes your mission pack (instructions for the event), a sponsor sticker pack including door badges and car numbers, and official entry, which makes you eligible for prizes. For the Gumboot Rally, one limited edition T-shirt is included in your ticket. For Gumboot Runs, custom T-shirts are an optional extra.
Can I bring all my mates?
You can bring as many people as you can legally seat in your vehicle, and you pay one entry fee no matter how many passengers you bring. For the Gumboot Rally, you’ll need to buy a dinner ticket per person for Saturday night. T-shirts can be bought for anyone in the car.
How does the Best Theme Award work?
Best Theme is our second-largest prize, and many people put more effort into it than into the overall prize. It’s voted on by the competitors on the day, so arrive at the start line in costume. Stand out from the crowd, make a name for yourself, get involved and meet people.
How do I get a limited edition T-shirt?
Come to the next Gumboot Rally or Gumboot Run!
What happens next?
So you’ve booked your ticket, well done.
The best place to keep up with everything is Facebook, but we’ll also send email updates leading up to the event.
About two weeks out, we’ll send you details of the start line location. We keep this under wraps so the start is about you, not the public.
Around a week out, your sticker pack will arrive by courier, along with your “what to bring” email. It has important information about the things you need to bring on the day. Without them, you can’t win.
At the start line you’ll receive your mission pack, and after a quick briefing from the team, the adventure begins.
If you have any questions along the way, email us at info@gumbootrally.com or flick us a message on www.facebook.com/Gumbootrally