Are you ready to RAWR!?
Please read all of this information before you complete your registration.
Any questions can be directed to trek@waterlooregioncrossing.com
Race Across Waterloo Region is not a purist wilderness adventure race, rather an introduction to adventure racing with a primary intent to build community through adventure-sport.
About Waterloo Region Crossing:
Waterloo Region Crossing Inc is a not-for-profit endurance events organization. We coordinate events that raise awareness about local issues, and to raise funds for organizations who address those local issues.
Get a taste for the course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJIGXoukceU
Why We #RAWRforSASC:
Early in 2019, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released a report ranking the best and worst places to be a woman in Canada. 26 metropolitan areas were studied. In the category of women's safety, Waterloo Region ranked dead last.
Shortly thereafter, The Record released an article about the state of crisis at the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC). For the first time in 30 years, their wait list had topped 200 survivors. More info here: https://vimeo.com/376836981?fbclid=IwAR3mxmzgX52qimqEPwC9W6HhyzwkV4sHqwEXzEkIKkpPSPqxTtzS8f0xTPw
No one in a state of crisis should have to languish on a wait list, so we reached out to SASC and collaboratively built an event that raises awareness about the state of women's safety in our community, raises funds to provide counselling services for survivors of sexual trauma, and creates a community of support and empowerment through adventure sport.
About RAWR!:
Race Across Waterloo Region (RAWR!) is a multi-sport adventure race. There are three different distance options, and competitors travel through their chosen course on foot, on bike, and on the water. The event has competitive and non-competitive options. For non-competitive participants, it's about the journey, the community, and the camaraderie. You should expect to push yourself and your team-mates to do your best, but the primary goal is to have a wonderful adventure together.
In the spirit of adventure racing, the race course is kept a secret until right before the event!
THE SUMAC COURSE: 2-4 hours long, non-competitive, integrates trekking/running, biking, and floatie. Teams can be any size, any genders. Pricing is per person.
THE CEDAR COURSE: 6-8 hours, non-competitive, integrates trekking/running, biking, and floatie. Teams can be any size, any genders. Pricing is per person
THE MAPLE COURSE: 10-12 hours, competitive, integrates trekking/running, biking, floatie, canoeing, and some orienteering. Teams of 4, must be mixed-gender. (Note: this event is trans-inclusive) Pricing is PER TEAM. The Maple Course registration limited to 10 teams.
Mandatory Gear List:
There is a mandatory gear list for this event. Find it at www.WaterlooRegionCrossing.com/trek, in the "Documents" section as you scroll down the page.
Fundraising:
As a participant in RAWR! it is your responsibility to fundraise a minimum of $100. Every fundraising dollar goes directly to the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region, and provides essential counselling services to survivors. You'll find your personal fundraising page as you complete your registration. Share it with your family, friends, and colleagues! There are prizes for the top fundraisers.
Social Media: Follow @WRCrossingTrek on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates on RAWR!, and feel free to post your training or event pics using the hashtag #RAWRforSASC. Add yourself to the "RAWR! Adventurers" Facebook Group for updates on training opportunities, to get to know other participants, and to immerse yourself in our wonderful community. Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/252428449078941/
Correspondence: As part of RAWR! you will receive participant updates and newsletters with important race-specific information just for participants. By registering for RAWR! you are consenting to receiving event-related email updates.
Pre-Race Info: Stay tuned for information about the pre-race registration, mandatory gear check, and safety meeting.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
The Sumac Course Closed
Bike, Trek, and Float on your Race Across Waterloo Region. This event category is non-competitive. Pricing is per person, participants sign up individually, and then form teams together. There's no limit to how many people can be on a team, so gather your friends, family, and colleagues and have a rawr together! You'll use your map and teamwork to make your way through the race course, collecting checkpoints along the way. The checkpoint stickers depict species of significance in the region, and are being created by Girl Guides of Waterloo!
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CA$65.00Feb 7 - May 23
The Cedar Course Closed
Bike, Trek, and Float on your Race Across Waterloo Region. This event category is non-competitive. Pricing is per person, participants sign up individually, and then form teams together. There's no limit to how many people can be on a team, so gather your friends, family, and colleagues and have a rawr together! You'll use your map and teamwork to make your way through the race course, collecting checkpoints along the way. The checkpoint stickers depict species of significance in the region, and are being created by Girl Guides of Waterloo!
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CA$95.00Feb 7 - May 23
The Maple Course - Price PER TEAM of 4 Closed
Bike, Trek, Paddle, Float, and Orienteer as you Race Across Waterloo Region. This event category is competitive. Pricing is per TEAM, with Adventure Racing standard team configuration: teams of 4 people, co-ed. You'll use your map and your collective problem solving skills and teamwork to make your way through the race course, collecting checkpoints along the way. The checkpoint stickers depict species of significance in the region, and are being created by Girl Guides of Waterloo!
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CA$365.00Feb 7 - May 23
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunter Obee | CA$269.32 |
| 2 | Una Hall | CA$54.63 |
| 3 | Karin Messmer | CA$54.63 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Tessa Jennison
- Phone
- 226-600-8939
- Website
- Visit website
