This race is a huge fundraiser for the Elgin Eco Association (EEA) with proceeds going towards community programs such as the Kids Summer Camp. The dedicated volunteers of the community are members who, through eco-tourism and local events, work to promote the Elgin area.
Located 10 km north of Fundy National Park, Elgin is in the heart of the Southern Highlands of New Brunswick; a region replete with beautiful views of rolling hills, field, forest and the popular Pollet River. Cyclists will be converging here on race day from all over the Maritime Provinces for the opportunity of pitting ones' athletic ability against this magnificent terrain.
Touted as being the toughest mountain bike race in Atlantic Canada, the Tour of Elgin will afford the racer an exceptional outdoor experience during the peak of the fall colours!
Well-marked courses will cover different types of surfaces with limited pavement:
- double track (40%),
- dirt roads (30%)
- and lots of fast flowy single track (30%)
The climbs are awesome (some as high as 1100 ft), frequent, and riders can expect course levels to challenge all levels of mountain bike skills in the 120 Km, 80 Km, 40 Km, or 20 Km.
All-terrain support vehicles will sweep racers providing first aid on site.
**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - Important Information. **
Due to the pandemic, changes have been made to the traditional race day activities to ensure a safe and healthy outcome for everyone:
- The race is only open to participants living within the Atlantic Bubble
- A limit of 50 racers per category has been implemented.
- Social distancing practices will be implemented at the Race Start
- Social distancing practices will be implemented at the Race Start
- All racers should aim to finish their race by 6:15 pm.
- Racers not through the finish by 6:15 pm will be marked DNF
- Racers not through the finish by 6:15 pm will be marked DNF
- There will be NO in-person, race-day registration.
- All registration must be done here on Race Roster with registration closing at Midnight on Friday 26 September. Extended to Monday 28 at Midnight.
- Waivers need to be signed digitally during the registration process. Please Note: due to the current limitations of Race Roster you will have to sign all four waivers. Race Roster is working on making changes to their waivers sections to allow for different waivers depending on age, and other factors.
- Check-inat the Community (Fire Station) Hall will follow social distancing practices (signs will be posted):
- Participants will be expected to enter through one door, and depart through another to receive race plates (non-returnable)
- One person (or family group) at a time at the check-in kiosk
- There will be NO feed stations
- Please ensure you have enough nourishment to take you through the race.
- Please ensure you have enough nourishment to take you through the race.
- The Seniors Fundraising breakfast will not be available.
- However, the Elgin Country Kitchen will be open for business all day.
- However, the Elgin Country Kitchen will be open for business all day.
- The post-race supper will be a fixed, take-out meal for the added cost of $15 (payable with registration fees)
- This is a fundraiser for the Elgin Women's Institute
- Purchased suppers can be collected at the rear (kitchen) door of the W.I. Hall, again following social distancing practices.
- Family, friends and supporters of racers are encouraged to stay away this year. Loved ones can be cheered from remotely.
Registration fees
Elgin 120 Closed
Online registration closed-
Only top 25 finishers get a BELT BUCKLE! For the toughest and fittest of them all, we dare you to try this incredible feat of endurance and ability covering three loops with limited overlap. Of course you can expect that last killer climb for the end again. Sounds like the course will be a 38k loop, a 42k loop and a 35k loop. The trail-makers said to expect lots of climbing. :) But don't worry too much, there will be water stops at approx 25K, 60K and 100K.
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$90.00
Early bird pricing
Sep. 6 – Sep. 26 -
$105.00Sep. 27 – Sep. 28
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Elgin 80 Closed
Online registration closed-
Two loops to encourage you to train for the 120 Km for next year.
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$55.00
Early bird pricing
Sep. 6 – Sep. 26 -
$65.00Sep. 27 – Sep. 28
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Elgin 40 Closed
Online registration closed-
One loop to set your sights on something attainable.
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$45.00
Early bird pricing
Sep. 6 – Sep. 26 -
$55.00Sep. 27 – Sep. 28
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Elgin 20 Closed
Online registration closed-
A short loop to get a taste of competitive racing. Great for beginners and youth.
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$20.00
Early bird pricing
Sep. 6 – Sep. 26 -
$20.00Sep. 27 – Sep. 28
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Meal Tickets (No Registration) Closed
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Sep. 6 - Sep. 29
CUT-OFF Times For Racers
Event Schedule:
8:15 am: 120-km race: Line up & Rules read
8:30 am: 120-km race: Start
9:45 am: 80-km race: Line up & Rules read
10:00 am: 80-km race: Start
11: 45 pm: 40-km race: Line up & Rules read
12:00 pm: 40-km race: Start
12:15 pm: 20-km race: Line up & Rules read
12:30 pm: 20-km race: Start
2:45 pm: 80-km cutoff: for 120-km competitors
40-km cutoff: for 80-km competitors
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Purchase Take-Out available at W.I. Hall
*** Awards will be mailed to recipients after the race ***
25 Finishers will get the Belt Buckle. Mathematically it looks like this: if over 25 folks show up to race, lets say 30 participants race the 120K event, and 5 of them are female, then 5 females / 30 participants x 25 buckles = 4 buckles. Therefore 5 females are competing for 4 buckles. That means that 25 guys will be competing for 21 buckles.
Event schedule
- Sat., October 3, 2020 8:30 a.m. - 120 Km Race Starts
- Sat., October 3, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 80 Km Race Starts
- Sat., October 3, 2020 12:00 p.m. - 40 Km Race Starts
- Sat., October 3, 2020 12:30 p.m. - 20 Km Race Starts
- Sat., October 3, 2020 3:00 p.m. - Take-Out Available
Contact information
- Event contact
- Elgin Eco Association
- info@eeanb.com
- Phone
- +1 506-756-2518
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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Platinum Sponsor
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Gold Sponsor
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Silver Sponsor
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