Hit the Grind on the longest day of the year! From dawn to dusk, test your strength against the most avid of Grinders and raise funds for North Shore Rescue. The most determined of athletes will tackle the ultimate challenge of multiple Grinds within one day, whether the goal is to set a personal best or set the bar as the official Multi Grouse Grind Challenge record holder. While this is an impressive physical feat, it is also an incredibly important event that raises valuable funds for North Shore Rescue.
This is the official and only sanctioned event to determine the record-holder for most ascents of the Grouse Grind in a one-day period!
Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
Time: Dawn to dusk (4am-10pm)
REQUIREMENTS:
- All participants must be 16 years of age or older. Minors must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian/parent and they must be present as a chaperone throughout the duration of the event.
- All participants must meet the fundraising minimum of $100 by June 13th.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR PARTICIPANTS - no extensions will be made to any of the listed dates, so please plan ahead:
Friday, April 26th - Registration opens! Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your participation.
Thursday, June 13th - $100 raised for North Shore Rescue on personal Race Roster fundraising page. Start fundraising BEFORE this date to ensure you meet the minimum on time. You will be required to show proof that you've met the fundraising minimum during bib pick-up.
Friday, June 14th in Guest Services - Bib pick-up opens. Race bibs can be picked up at Guest Services at the base of the mountain anytime during business hours. Bib must be picked up by the participant themselves (and legal parent/guardian if participant is a minor). If you are traveling into town for the race, please ensure you're arriving in time for bib pick-up.
Wednesday, June 19th at 5pm - Bib pick-up closes. Anyone who has not picked up their bib and signed their waiver by this time will not be permitted to participate in the event - no exceptions.
Thursday, June 20th from 4am-10pm – Multi Grouse Grind Challenge!
Please note:
Registration fees, donations, and all other Multi Grouse Grind Challenge store purchases, including t-shirts, and SpeedCups, are non-refundable. Grouse Mountain reserves the right to reschedule or postpone any activities or programs.
Race Roster offers an enhanced refund protection program, available to purchase during registration. By enrolling in the enhanced refund program, your registration purchase will be refunded if you are unable to attend due to the refundable reasons listed. Refund claims are made through Race Roster directly.
Registration fees
Adult Closed
Solo Participant - 19+
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$60.00
+ $100 Donation to North Shore Rescue
Youth Closed
Solo Participant (16-18)
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$60.00
+ $100 Donation to North Shore Rescue
The Multi Grouse Grind Challenge raises vital funds for North Shore Rescue, a volunteer community-based search and rescue team providing a life-saving service to the public, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Fundraising Requirement
A minimum of $100 must be raised by each race applicant using their personal fundraising page on Race Roster. All applicants must meet the fundraising minimum by Thursday, June 13th to be eligible to participate.
Keep up the fundraising! So you've met the $100 minimum, but no need to stop there! A prize will be awarded to the participant who has raised the most money for North Shore Rescue.
Each Participant Receives:
- 1 x Event Participant Skyride Pass, valid for all day on Thursday, June 20th.
- 2 x Multi-Use Skyride Tickets, valid for multiple trips to and from the mountain all day on Thursday, June 20th. Give these tickets to your biggest support people or cheerleaders so they can help take care of you on race day.
- 1 x Event Bib with RFID Race Chip
- Aid Station Access - all participants will receive access to aid station snacks and drinks throughout race day. Product offerings will vary throughout the day based on supply. Please note that this is to supplement your meals, not replace them - to ensure that you have everything you need on race day, we strongly encourage you to pack all your favorite foods to keep you fueled as well!
As part of Grouse Mountain's wider sustainability initiatives, we're working to reduce waste at our events. This year, our race events will be going cupless, meaning we are eliminating the use of disposable cups at aid stations. All participants will receive access to aid station hydration throughout the day, however we ask that you carry your own refillable hydration vessel.
HydraPak SpeedCups are a great re-usable alternative to disposable cups for those who do not wish to carry a bottle or hydration vest and are available to purchase from the Multi Grouse Grind Challenge store at a reduced rate.
All participants must follow the Participant Guidelines below - any infractions could lead to a participant's disqualification:
- This is the one and only annually-sanctioned day to post an official Multi-Grind result
- Mandatory registration for the Multi-Grind Challenge in order to have your Multi-Grinds officially recognized
- Must raise a minimum of $100 for North Shore Rescue
- Only Grinds hiked during the official event hours will be officially recognized
- Must stay on the marked defined Grouse Grind trail
- No downward hiking permitted
- Participants must have a minimum of one support person at the base or at the top providing food, water, extra clothing and monitoring health at the top after each ascent. Up to 2 complimentary Skyride ticket will be provided to each participant for their support person
- Participants must observe the 10 Essentials of Hiking
- Bring extra warm / dry clothing
- Fully charged cell phone highly recommended
- Carry a whistle
- If you see a fellow hiker in distress, please call 604-998-4321 or 911 and stay with the hiker
- Please respect regular trail etiquette i.e. leave no garbage, respectfully passing other trail users, assist those in need etc.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Grouse Mountain Guest Services
- Phone
- +1 604-980-9311
