Date: June 7, 2025
Distance: approx. 160km (Full Relay); approx. 90km (Half Relay)
Route:
Events:
- Full Relay:With the exception of the 2-person canoe stage, one team member will complete each stage; however, an individual may do multiple stages. Thus, teams may consist of UP TO 15 members. For this year's race, the sport/distance breakdown is as follows:
- Canoe- 1 stage, 8km total
- Bike- 6 stages, 94km total. Stages range from 11.5 to 19km, with a mix of trail/mountain biking stages and some more road/hybrid oriented stages
- Run/Hike- 7 stages, 56km total. Stages range from 5 to 11km and are largely trail-oriented.
- Half Relay: The Half Relay course is a subsection of the main relay, and is divided into 7 stages of varying distances consisting of road and trail biking and running portions. One team member will complete each stage; however, an individual may do multiple stages. Thus, teams may consist of UP TO 7 members. The half relay will be held on the first half of the course in 2025, contrary to past races, starting at Checkpoint 2- Bewdley Waterfront and ending at Checkpoint 9- Trail Hub. For this year's race, the sport/distance breakdown is as follows:
- Bike- 3 stages, 54.5km total. Stages range from 17-19km, with a mix of trail/mountain biking and some road/hybrid sections.
- Run/Hike- 4 stages, 35km total. Stages range from 5-11km and are mostly trail-oriented.
Divisions:
- Elite (Full Relay only): Compete head-to-head with total elapsed time between the start of the first stage and the end of the final as the deciding factor. First one across the finish line wins!
- Recreational (Full and Partial Relay): Take your time and focus on enjoying the journey. Only time actually spent on the course is timed (time between when a racer leaves one checkpoint and arrives at the next one) and the cumulative time for all checkpoints is added up. Time spent resting at a checkpoint, changing clothes or fixing equipment is not counted. The team with the lowest overall cumulative total wins.
Duration: Our past records show that the average time to complete the full relay is around 11 hours and the fastest record so far is 8 hours and 51 minutes.
Planning: In the spirit of adventure, participants must be self-sufficient. Each team and participant is responsible for bringing and transporting whatever equipment and supplies they may require during the race.
- Water and snacks will be provided at the Check Points that link stages.
- Full relay teams are responsible for their own canoes, paddles, mandatory safety kits, and mandatory life jackets or personal flotation devices (PFDs) approved by one of Transport Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
- Conventional bikes only (no ebikes!)
Open Course: As in past years, the race is held on open roads and trails. As such, participants are required to adhere to all road, traffic, and trail use rules, laws, and regulations while participating and accessing course locations.
