Past Events — Adventure Racing Canada

Subaru Adventure Racing Series

The Subaru Adventure Racing Series was the first adventure race series in Canada. It was developed for Subaru Canada, who were a national television sponsor for the Eco-Challenge (10 day extreme race), and wanted a national grassroots event that could be linked with their dealers across the country. The series included 5-8 hour Enduro and 24-36 hour Overnight adventure races.

Merrell Outventure Races

The Merrell Outventure Series was created to help promote the new line of Merrell trail running footwear. It was an entry level 'adventure race' that could be completed in 2-3 hours; and participants could compete Solo or as teams of two. Events took place across Ontario in conjunction with Merrell retailers.

Eco-Challenge Canadian Championships

In 2002, the town of Golden, British Columbia, Canada, served as the Eco-Challenge regional qualifying race for North America. The top two Canadian, and a single US team would qualify to enter Eco-Challenge Fiji. This video was shot over the 5-day race, and was presented by the closing ceremonies.

The Ugly Sweater Run - Toronto

Runners, walkers, children and four-legged friends unite for a little cardio, hot chocolate, ‘holiday cheer’ (i.e. beer) and a winter wonderland celebration. The Ugly Sweater Run course is approximately 5 km long and is untimed. Once participants are on the course they will find holiday-themed stations at every kilometre and replenish their electrolytes at a good old-fashioned hot chocolate aid station. After crossing the finish line, participants will enter the post-run festival area where 19+ aged participants receive two free glasses of beer. In addition, all participants receive a custom vintage knit hat, a mustache and unlimited hot chocolate. As a part of The Ugly Christmas Sweater Day fundraising campaign, proceeds from each participant’s registration will be donated to the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.

Oxfam Trailwalker

Oxfam Canada Trailwalker - the path-pounding, midnight-hiking, group-hugging, life-changing team challenge along the Ganaraska Trail, Ontario, Canada. Oxfam Trailwalker is the world’s greatest team challenge. And it’s also one of the toughest. The challenge is to get your team of four across 100km of trail in 48 hours or less - and, collectively, to raise at least $2,500 to help to overcome poverty and suffering around the world. Oxfam Trailwalker is not your average “walk in the woods”, but if you are looking for a new challenge, a change of pace from triathlons, bikathons or marathons – Oxfam Trailwalker is the answer.

Keen Adventure Sports Games

The Adventure Sports Games is a weekend celebration of outdoor sport & lifestyle. The weekend consists of a series of mountain bike, trail running and paddling races, plus there is an exciting expo area with plenty of music, food and drink - creating a great festive atmosphere. Participants are welcome to sign up for just one race, multiple races, one full day of racing, or the entire weekend of events. For participants who combine all of the races on one day or both, the events will have a format similar to a staged adventure race.

Salomon Winter Adventure Races

A three race Winter Adventure Race series (2 in Ontario and 1 in Quebec), which combines the sports of snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter mountain biking, plus navigation and a few other fun winter surprises like tubing and tobogganing. Teams of three (male, female and coed) race for 3-5 hours; and must stay together and finish together.

National Adventure Racing Championships - Timmins, Ontario

The 2006 National Adventure Racing Championship includes an exciting new type of Expedition Stage Race and a Sprint Race. The Expedition race includes three stages over 4-5 days, with both Expedition course racers and Sprint specialists racing head to head for the Sprint championship on the first day of racing. Then the Expedition course racers will continue racing for two more stages to determine the Expedition championship. Both races are open to teams from anywhere in Canada, the USA and around the world. Up to $70,000* in cash, and over $5,000 in prizes will be awarded in the Sprint races, but the title of National Champion will be given to the top all-Canadian teams in the Expedition and Sprint races. The races take place in and around Timmins, Ontario Canada - 'Gold Country'.

Bike for a Cure

Bike for the Cure is a long distance mountain bike fundraising event that takes place in Ontario, Canada. The route is 10Km and solo riders or teams of 2, 5 or 10 must ride a total distance of 100Km (ie. 10 laps) during the event. Funds raised are for various cancer related charities.