The National Education Foundation (NEF) is a charitable organization which is actively involved in the field of informal and outdoor education for over 18 years .We endeavor to create new generation of multi-faceted individuals with a passion for the outdoors who inspire to make a mark of their own. NEF has introduced over 3000 young boys and girls to the basics of Archery, Rifle shooting, Mountaineering, Water sports and Wind surfing.

In addition, it also conducts diverse and enriching activities like trekking, horse riding, first aid courses and lectures on a variety of topics by eminent personalities throughout the year.

We are the pioneers of adventure racing in India. NECC NEF Enduro3 - The Adventure race is the only race of its kind. It puts the participants through a grueling task of steering through 250 kms in a span of 60 hrs. This race is a combination of activities like Mountain biking, Trekking, River Rafting, Rifle shooting and River Crossing .

We conduct summer camps for children outbound training for corporate trainees and HAM Radio/ Amateur Wireless classes. Being actively involved in this field for a long time we understand the significance of adventure in the development of an individual and society as a whole. NEF dreams of creating a common platform for all adventurers and like minded people from various disciplines and fields. The urge to grow as an organization and spread awareness has leaded us to take on this challenge.

Through these activities NEF tries to imbibe virtues like the spirit of adventure, camaraderie, team building, leadership and rational thinking. Through all these different ventures NEF is inching towards its goal of creating a whole new generation of like-minded people.

Profile of the event

NEF Enduro3 – The Collegian Monsoon Night Adventure Race

The National Education Foundation (NEF) is organizing ENDURO3 - the Intercollegiate Night Adventure Race for the sixth consecutive year on the 30th & 31st July 2010.

Enduro3, the Inter-collegiate Night Adventure Race, widely known as K2S (Katraj to Sinhagad) is an annual Inter Collegiate race conducted at night. It is a team event, where each team comprises of three members. The teams trek a distance of approximately 20 kms covering 15 hills, negotiating with pouring rains, muck and night navigation through the breath taking Sahyadri mountains. The race starts from Katraj old tunnel top and ends at Sinhagad fort.

There are four categories:

1. Intercollegiate Mix,
2. Intercollegiate All Girls,
3. Collegian All Girls
4. Collegian Mix open.

The race will be flagged of from Katraj Tunnel Top on the 30th July night and will end on 31st july 2010

The race is exhilarating and gives you a high adrenaline rush. Last year there were 300 teams who participated from 50 colleges and this year we are expecting 350 teams from 80 colleges.

Infrastructure (on the basis of the last year’s statistics)

To make this event successful, safe and efficient an elaborate and well organized infrastructure is inevitable.

In order to achieve the above, NEF has built up an elaborate team of experienced marshals for the following:

Transportation:

In order to ensure quick and safe movement of men, material and avoid delays due to logistical problems. For this we estimate around 15 MUV’s, 10 motorcycles.

Radio networking:

To ensure quick and efficient movement of the race throughout its course it is imperative to have a system of effective communication at all nodal points on the route. For this reason we have with us around 20 radio base stations and 20 walkie-talkie sets. This communication is done by the NEF Amateur Radio Club comprising of all amateur licensed wireless radio operators.

GPS (global positioning system):

It is absolutely essential to have accurate and true to scale maps of the race route to facilitate hassle free proceeding of the competitors. Therefore the entire route map of the race is marked on GPS to the very details. The structuring of the race route requires 1 months of meticulous planning comprising of numerous reconnaissance treks to assess the viability of the route with special reference to the time requirements and the difficulty levels. This task entails the voluntary involvement of both the sexes.

Marshals:

In order to man various Time control, Passage control locations a large number of people are needed. Also there are many committees which take care of various departments e.g. course opening team, results committee, medical team, support team, rescue team, communication team, general administration team .