This year will be our 20th anniversary event and will mark the end of the E2C in its current format. Come on out and support us to make the final E2C the best ever!
The Eco-Endurance Challenge (E2C) is an exciting and challenging adventure hosted outside Halifax, Nova Scotia, using an event area of more than 100 km2 of forest, bogs, streams and trails. It will challenge your navigational abilities as well as endurance in the backcountry of Eastern Canada. This fundraising event promises to be equally fun and challenging for the seasoned adventure racer or the first time participant.
Teams of two or more have a fixed time (4, 8 or 24 hours) to visit as many of the 60 checkpoints as possible. The winner of the event is the team that obtains the highest point total within the specified time, or is the fastest to return to the start after visiting all the markers on the course.
All profits from the Eco-Endurance Challenge are used to support the life-saving activities of Halifax Regional Search and Rescue and provide assistance to the Orienteering Association of Nova Scotia.
Are you a Search and Rescue volunteer? Enter the promo code "SARVOLUNTEER" to receive a discount on registration. We may contact you to verify which SAR team you volunteer with.
Are you a youth participant? Youth (18 and under) receive 50% off the entry fees!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
4hr Recreational Closed
The 4hr event is Recreational only (use of GPS permitted). This sub-event is geared towards people who want to try orienteering for the first time or are competing with younger family members. **Please note that 4hr participants will register at the race site itself rather than at the Goffs Fire Hall. The start/finish location will be sent to 4hr participants before the event weekend.**
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$40.00Dec. 9 - Mar. 21
8hr Emergency Responders & SAR Closed
In the Emergency Responders & SAR sub-category, 50% of the team must be Emergency Responders or SAR volunteers/personnel.
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$60.00Dec. 9 - Mar. 21
8hr Public Competitive Closed
Public Competitive teams in the 8hr race are playing for prizes! The top team in this category will win $250; the second team will win $150 and the third team $80. Plus bragging rights...
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$60.00Dec. 9 - Mar. 21
8hr Armed Forces Closed
In this sub-category, at least 50% of the team should be Armed Forces members (regular or reserve)
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$60.00Dec. 9 - Mar. 21
8hr Recreational Closed
In the Recreational category, use of GPS is permitted. As with all events, there must be a minimum of two people on a team.
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$60.00Dec. 9 - Mar. 21
24hr Emergency Responders & SAR Closed
In this sub-category, at least 50% of team members should be Emergency Responders or SAR personnel/volunteers.
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$80.00Dec. 9 - Mar. 21
24hr Public Competitive Closed
Teams in this sub-event are competing for prizes! The top 24hr PC team will win $1,000 and their name will be engraved on the race trophy. The team finishing in second place will be awarded $500 and the third placed team will win $250.
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$80.00Dec. 9 - Mar. 21
24hr Armed Forces Closed
Teams in this sub-category must be made up of at least 50% Armed Forces members (regular or reserve). The winning team will also have their names engraved on the Canadian Forces Challenge Trophy, which will be displayed at their home unit.
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$80.00Dec. 9 - Mar. 21
24hr Recreational Closed
Teams in this sub-event may use GPS if they wish.
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$80.00Dec. 9 - Mar. 21
Event Info
Challenge I – Emergency Responders & SAR – 8 or 24 hour events
Challenge II – Public Competitive – 8 or 24 hour events
Challenge III – Recreational – 4, 8 or 24 hour events
Challenge IV – Armed Forces – 8 or 24 hour events
Please note that all 4hr event registrations are Recreational.
ENTRY OPTIONS:
Registration Fee: $40 per person CAD (4hr event) / $60 per person CAD (8hr event) / $80 per Person CAD (24hr event)
Search and Rescue Training Discount: $20 per person (enter promo code "SARvolunteer" at the bottom of the registration page)
Youth entry (age 18 or under) – 50% off the adult ticket price. Please note that there must be at least one adult (over 18) on a team.
Join the challenge and live the adventure!
Event schedule
- Sat., May 2, 2020 6:00 a.m. - Registration begins (8hr participants have priority).
- Sat., May 2, 2020 7:00 a.m. - 8 hour participants begin to depart registration hall for start/finish
- Sat., May 2, 2020 7:30 a.m. - Mandatory equipment check at start/finish opens (8hr race only)
- Sat., May 2, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 24 hour participants begin to depart registration hall for start/finish
- Sat., May 2, 2020 9:50 a.m. - Mandatory pre-challenge briefing and distribution of punch cards (8hr race only)
- Sat., May 2, 2020 10:00 a.m. - Start of 8-hour event
- Sat., May 2, 2020 10:05 a.m. - Mandatory equipment check at start/finish begins for 4hr and 24hr races
- Sat., May 2, 2020 11:50 a.m. - Mandatory pre-challenge briefing and distribution of punch cards (24hr race only)
- Sat., May 2, 2020 12:00 p.m. - Start of 24-hour event
- Sat., May 2, 2020 12:05 p.m. - On-site registration and equipment check for 4hr participants continues
- Sat., May 2, 2020 12:50 p.m. - Mandatory pre-challenge briefing and distribution of punch cards (4hr race only)
- Sat., May 2, 2020 1:00 p.m. - Start of 4hr event
- Sat., May 2, 2020 5:00 p.m. - Official end of 4hr event; post-race dinner and awards
- Sat., May 2, 2020 6:00 p.m. - Official end of 8hr event; post-race dinner and awards
- Sun., May 3, 2020 12:00 p.m. - Official end of 24hr event – post-race dinner and awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jenny Cartwright
- Website
- Visit website
