The PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge is a mini triathlon for military and DND personnel, consisting of a 300m swim, a 6.5K mountain bike and a 2K run. Participants may swim, bike and run, or complete a single leg of the race as part of a team. The event is organized to honour the athletic achievements of avid cyclist and triathlete, PO2 Craig Blake, the first Canadian Navy sailor to fall in Afghanistan. The goal of the PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge is to bring people of all fitness levels together to strive to do their best through friendly competition.
Registration fees
Individual Closed
Swim, Bike and Run
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$20.00Aug. 23 - Sep. 28
Team Closed
Minimum 2 Members
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$45.00Aug. 23 - Sep. 28
Unit Category - COTW, COTF, WING CUP
PSP will pay registration fees for 1 team from each COTW, COTF and WING CUP unit to participate in the PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge. Those teams will be competing in the COTW, COTF and WING CUP race categories for points in those inter-unit competitions only. Teams must have 3 participants from their unit to be eligible. Registration in the Unit category must be done through Unit Sports Reps via hard copy registration forms by 1600 on Sept 25, 2017. For more details and to register, please contact your Unit Sports Rep.
T-shirt Sizing Chart
| Men's | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Chest | 36 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 52 |
| Length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Women's | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Chest | 34 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 50 |
| Length | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Equipment
Individuals and teams are required to provide and transport their own bicycles for the race. Participants complete the course at their own risk. PSP is not responsible for any damage to participant bicycles from transport, storage in bicycle racks or race competition.
The PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge bicycle leg is a combination of off-road and gravel road trails. Conditions for the off-road portion are highly dependent on recent weather. Participants should prepare accordingly. A mountain bike is the recommended bicycle for competition.
All riders must wear helmets for the bicycle leg of the race. Helmets are not provided. Riders must bring their own.
Wetsuits and goggles are permitted for the swim portion of the race. For safety reasons, Swimmers must wear the swim cap provided.
No fins or other swimming aids are permitted.
Race Day Registration
Online registration closes at 11:59 pm AST on Sept 28, 2017.
We will be offering race day registration at MacDonald's Beach from 0745 to 0930:
Individual - $20.00
Team - $45.00
Race day registration will be by cash only.
Race Kit Pick-up
Race Kit Pick-up
Race kits will be available for pick-up at MacDonald's Beach on Fri, Sept 29 from 0745 to 0930 only.
Race Roster PO2 Craig Blake Memorial Fitness Challenge registration confirmation number recommended for race kit pick-up.
Event Timing Provided By:
Event schedule
- Fri., September 29, 2017 10:00 a.m. - Event Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kevin Miller
- Phone
- +1 902-721-8411
