Apex x Sessions Trail & MTB Race

Get ready for a full morning of trail racing as Apex Warrior teams up with Sessions Ride Co. for an event featuring trail running, mountain biking, and kids races.

Choose your own challenge. You can register for the trail run, the mountain bike race, or take on both with the Run + Bike Combo.

The race will start and finish at the Laurentian Track at Laurentian University. From there, racers will head onto the surrounding Laurentian and Lake Laurentian trail system.

Whether you’re coming to race hard, try something new, bring the kids, or take on the full run-and-ride challenge, this is going to be a fun morning on the trails.

Event Location

Laurentian Track
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6

The Laurentian Track will be the main event hub for race kit pickup, check-in, race starts, the finish line, and event information.

When you arrive at Laurentian University, follow the Apex event signs toward the track and race check-in area.

Parking

Event parking will be available in the Laurentian University parking areas near the track.

Please follow the event signs and volunteer directions when you arrive. Give yourself enough time to park, walk to the track, pick up your race kit, and get ready before your start time.

Please do not park in restricted areas, along the course, or anywhere that blocks emergency or event access.

Race Kit Pickup and Check-In

Race kit pickup will open at 7:00 AM at the Laurentian Track.

Your race kit will include your race bib and any event items included with your registration.

All racers must check in and pick up their bib before starting. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your race so you have enough time to park, check in, warm up, and attend any pre-race instructions.

If you are registered for both the run and bike race, you only need to check in once before your run.

Race Options

Trail Run

12 km Trail Run

Start Time: 8:00 AM
Cost: $40

6 km Trail Run

Start Time: 8:30 AM
Cost: $30

The trail run will take racers through a challenging course featuring natural terrain, climbs, turns, rocks, roots, and classic Sudbury trail conditions.

Kids Races

Kids Trail Run

Start Time: 9:30 AM

Kids Bike Race

Start Time: 9:45 AM

The kids races will take place near the main event area and are all about having fun, being active, and giving the kids their own race-day moment.

A helmet is required for every child participating in the bike race.

Friends and family are encouraged to come out, cheer the kids on, and help us create a great finish-line atmosphere.

Mountain Bike Race

12 km Mountain Bike Race

Start Time: 10:30 AM
Cost: $40

6 km Mountain Bike Race

Start Time: 10:45 AM
Cost: $30

The mountain bike race will use a 6 km loop.

Riders in the 6 km race will complete one lap. Riders in the 12 km race will complete two laps.

Helmets are mandatory for all bike participants.

Run + Bike Combo

Want to take on the full event?

Register for both a trail run and a mountain bike race and receive 25% off your combined registration.

This is a great option for anyone who wants to test themselves across both disciplines and make it a full morning of racing.

Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM — Race Kit Pickup and Check-In Opens
8:00 AM — 12 km Trail Run
8:30 AM — 6 km Trail Run
9:30 AM — Kids Trail Run
9:45 AM — Kids Bike Race
10:30 AM — 12 km Mountain Bike Race, Two Laps
10:45 AM — 6 km Mountain Bike Race, One Lap

Suggested Arrival Times

Please arrive early enough to park, pick up your race kit, use the washroom, warm up, and be ready for your start.

12 km Trail Run: Arrive by 7:15 AM
6 km Trail Run: Arrive by 7:45 AM
Kids Trail Run: Arrive by 9:00 AM
Kids Bike Race: Arrive by 9:15 AM
12 km Bike Race: Arrive by 9:45 AM
6 km Bike Race: Arrive by 10:00 AM

Anyone completing the Run + Bike Combo should arrive before their run start and plan to remain at the event for the bike race.

What to Bring

Please come prepared for changing weather and natural trail conditions.

For the trail run:

• Running shoes or trail shoes
• Water bottle
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Any nutrition or fuel you may need

For the mountain bike race:

• Mountain bike in safe working condition
• Helmet
• Water bottle
• Spare tube, pump, or basic repair supplies
• Any nutrition or fuel you may need

Combo racers may also want to bring a change of clothing, dry socks, extra water, and food for between events.

Course Information

The courses will include natural trail terrain. Expect roots, rocks, hills, turns, uneven ground, and changing trail conditions.

The event is open to different experience levels, but every participant should be comfortable moving safely on trails and managing their own pace and equipment.

The course will be marked, and volunteers will be positioned at important areas. Please follow all course markings, signs, and volunteer instructions.

Mountain bikers are responsible for making sure their bike is safe and ready to ride before the race.

Friends, Family and Spectators

Bring your friends and family out to be part of the morning.

Spectators are welcome to cheer racers on, take photos, support the kids races, and help us create some great energy around the start and finish line.

If you know someone who has been thinking about joining the event, send them the registration link and get them involved. They can run, bike, do both, or come out to support the racers.

Important Event Notes

All racers must check in before their event.

Please respect the trail system, other racers, volunteers, spectators, and anyone else using the area.

This is an outdoor rain-or-shine event unless the weather or trail conditions become unsafe. Any major event changes will be communicated by email and through Apex Warrior’s social media pages.

Please make sure the email address used during registration is correct and check your inbox before race day for any final updates.

The Finish Line Is Just The Beginning.