Adventure Relay
— June 13, 2026 —
The Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay made its return in 2025 with a day full of adventure, excitement, and camaraderie. Now, get ready for more of the same in 2026!
Discover Your Next Great Team Adventure
Join us for the 2026 Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay- a human-powered journey across one of Ontario’s most spectacular landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned multisport athlete or an outdoor enthusiast looking for a new challenge, this relay delivers:
Full Relay: ~160 km of canoeing, biking, and running, starting with a canoe leg on Rice Lake in the east, and heading west across the Moraine to York Region.
Half Relay: A ~90 km course covering the first half of the route (no canoe leg).
Teams can be up to 15 members (Full) or 7 members (Half), and you choose your pace- Elite or Recreational divisions welcome!
The Adventure Relay is more than a race- it’s a fundraiser for the Oak Ridges Trail Association, supporting trail maintenance and awareness of the Oak Ridges Moraine’s natural beauty. With athletes from all walks of life, this event showcases the power of nature to bring people together.
What to Expect
While we’re still finalizing the exact 2026 route, stages, and distances, you can get a sense of the event and course flow on our 2025 sidebar pages. Highlights include:
Canoe Leg: A scenic paddle on Rice Lake (Full Relay only).
Bike Stages: 6 stages totaling ~95 km of mixed trail, sand, gravel, and pavement riding.
Run/Hike Stages: 7 stages totaling ~55 km of rolling trail terrain.
Support: Water & snacks at checkpoints; self-sufficiency in between.
For past participants- expect it to look a lot like 2025!
(👉 Check out 2025’s detailed maps & stage breakdown for a taste of what’s to come.)
Pre-Register & Hold Your Team’s Spot
We aren’t opening full registration until we have more of the final deals firmed up, but you can hold your team’s spot now, lock in the early-bird rate, and sign up to receive updates:
➤ Pre-Register Here: https://forms.gle/XDXQf6bP6mGnCaxo9
We’ll email you as soon as official registration opens (and share the finalized 2026 route, stage maps, fees and more).
Stay Connected
Have questions? Email us at relay@oakridgestrail.org
We can’t wait to see you back racing on the Moraine in 2026! Stay tuned!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Full Relay - Elite - Team Captain Opening soon
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Elite teams will be timed on total "gun time" from when the first paddle hits the water until when their final runner crosses the finish line.
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.
Team Captain will sign up and pay for their full team, then subsequent members will register for free.- Online registration closed
Full relay - Recreational - Team Captain Opening soon
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Recreational teams will be timed based on the summed total time of each leg (ie. the clock will not be running for participant changeovers, and participants may be sent from one checkpoint before the incoming participant arrives if a team is running behind schedule).
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.- Online registration closed
Half Relay - Recreational - Team Captain Opening soon
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Recreational teams will be timed based on the summed total time of each leg (ie. the clock will not be running for participant changeovers, and participants may be sent from one checkpoint before the incoming participant arrives if a team is running behind schedule).
The Half Relay course is a subsection of the main relay, and will be divided into 7-8 (final course TBD) 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.- Online registration closed
Full Relay - Elite - Team Member Closed
Elite teams will be timed on total "gun time" from when the first paddle hits the water until when their final runner crosses the finish line.
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.
Team Captain will sign up and pay for their full team, then subsequent members will register for free.
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Free
Full relay - Recreational - Team Member Closed
Recreational teams will be timed based on the summed total time of each leg (ie. the clock will not be running for participant changeovers, and participants may be sent from one checkpoint before the incoming participant arrives if a team is running behind schedule).
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.
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Free
Half Relay - Recreational - Team Member Closed
Recreational teams will be timed based on the summed total time of each leg (ie. the clock will not be running for participant changeovers, and participants may be sent from one checkpoint before the incoming participant arrives if a team is running behind schedule).
The Half Relay course is a subsection of the main relay, and will be divided into 7-8 (final course TBD) 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.
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Free
Contact information
- Event contact
- Oak Ridges Trail Association
- Phone
- 905-833-6600
