This year we're in Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area. For being on a bus route this is some very remote wilderness! We kick off from Maskwa Aquatics Club parking lot and head into this amazing wilderness area. To make the experience even more magical the Wild Lakes 10K race will be happening at the same time! You may see some racers on some of the trails while you're out there!
Teams of two or more have a fixed time (4 or 8 hours) to visit as many of the 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 team.
This year the race is on Sunday, so that means May 4th memes! Star Wars gear is encouraged.
Race Details:
- A formal Participant's guide will be sent out mid April with all of your race essentials.
- If you are planning on registering for the event please do not research the area or go onsite until after the day of the race. Maps will be provided 1 hour before race start.
- There are options for Map & Compass only, Open (GPS or Map & Compass), or active SAR Members.
- Onsite medical support will be provided by Halifax Search & Rescue Medical teams.
- Each team must have 2 compasses (or GPS if doing Open event), 2 whistles, sufficient water and snacks. Equipment checks will be completed on Race Morning.
- Trail stewards from Friends of Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes will be volunteering to help with directions.
- Funds raised beyond costs will be donated to Halifax Search & Rescue and Friends of Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes
As with all of our races we will be supporting Halifax Search & Rescue through donations.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
8 hour - Map & Compass Closed
This is for all lovers of the traditional event - map & compass. No GPS or Phones allowed. 1 hour to plan and 8 hours in the bush.
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$111.43Feb 21 - Apr 30
8 hour - Open (GPS or Map & Compass) Closed
Modern times call for modern technology. GPS (Phone or handheld) or map & compass. Still 1 hour of planning, and 8 hours in the bush.
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$111.43Feb 21 - Apr 30
8 Hour - SAR Only Closed
Are you an active Search and Rescue member? Sign on up and put your skills to the test versus your peers.
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$84.14
SAR or Military Only Event
Feb 21 - Apr 30
Family - 4 Hour event Closed
This is for people who want may be new to the sport or want to introduce others to adventure and orienteering events. This 4 hour event lets you decide if you want to use a map & compass or a GPS.
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$84.14Feb 21 - Apr 30
Combo - 4 Hour E2C & Wild Lakes Run Closed
You're our kind of people - little bit wild, and a whole lot of impressive! This will include a spot in the Wild Lakes 10K at 9:30 am followed by the 4 hour E2C event. Don't forget to swap your shorts for pants for the second half!
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$56.85Feb 21 - Apr 30
Contact information
- Event contact
- UTR Team
- Website
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