General Race Details - Trek Elite

General Notes:

• The Trek Elite race is open to solo racers and teams of 2 or 4 only.
• Teams must complete each of the race sections as a team (i.e. not relay-style), and must remain together as a team at all times during the race.
• The racecourse will be made up of both marked and unmarked sections, routed through a series of "checkpoints" through which racers must pass en route to the Finish Line. Each team or solo racer is issued a set of colour maps and a list of written instructions indicating the locations of the checkpoints.
• Each team or solo racer is issued an electronic timing card and a “passport” which is to be carried throughout the race to record information at each of the checkpoints they pass through.
• Racers are entirely self-sufficient while on the course (no outside support crews are allowed).
• Information on race routes and the order in which you will be completing each of the race disciplines will only be provided on Race Day.
• Teams complete the paddling section(s) in canoes, whereas solo racers may paddle in kayaks. Canoes will be provided for all teams. Solo racers will be required to provide their own kayaks.
• All teams/solo racers are responsible for carrying a list of mandatory gear items throughout the race (see “What You Need” below).
• Racers compete only against others in their chosen race division. Awards will be presented for each category:

Race Rules:

• The fundamental rule of Storm the Trent is that team members be within 100m (and in visible sight) of each other at all times. The penalty for breaking this rule will be disqualification.
• If a team member cannot continue the race for any reason, then their teammates must stay with that person until Race Management is informed. Teams may continue (unranked) if a team member withdraws, but only once that team member has been safely removed from the course.
• Course checkpoints must be completed in the order they are assigned.
• All racers must race with a list of mandatory team and individual gear requirements. Time penalties will be applied if a team or solo racer is found to be without a mandatory gear item.
• Racers must wear their bike helmets at all times while travelling by bike, and their PFD's at all times during water travel. Racers found not wearing their required gear will be disqualified.
• Teams paddle in canoes only (only solos may paddle in kayaks), and cannot paddle with more than 2 people in a canoe. Kayak paddles may be used in canoes.
• All racers must have their race bib visible at all times during the race, and must affix their race number to the front of their bikes with the plates provided.
• Each team or solo racer must check in with race officials at each of the staffed checkpoints. Failure to do so will result in a "NOR" ranking (Not Officially Ranked).
• Each team or solo racer is solely responsible for ensuring that they have been checked through by checkpoint staff. Not being accounted for at any of the staffed checkpoints will result in an automatic "NOR" ranking.
• For safety and/or logistics reasons, certain areas of the racecourse will be declared “out-of-bounds”. Any team or solo racer found in these areas will be immediately disqualified.
• Cut-off times may be imposed at certain checkpoints. Teams or solo racers that arrive at such checkpoints after the designated cut-off time will be directed to the Finish Line.

Other Rules:

• Each team must have a team name included with their registration. Storm Racing reserves the right to refuse entry to any team that does not provide a team name.
• Offline registration forms submitted without the requested racer information completed in full will not be processed.
• Registrations are considered incomplete until full payment is received.
• Members of a team may be changed, but only if notification is given prior to Race Day.
• All racers must sign a race waiver on Race Day. Any participants who are under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian present when signing these waivers.
• Racers under 16 years of age must be on a team that includes at least one adult.

How It Works:

• A confirmation of each team registration will be sent via email. Be sure to contact us if you have not received confirmation within 10 days of submitting your registration form.
• A racer information package with all of the details on the host site location, directions, Race Day itinerary, course notes, accommodations and a directory of kayak rental options is available by clicking here (COMING SOON)

What You Need:

• Click here for the Trek Elite mandatory gear list (COMING SOON)
• No support crews are required.
• Teams of 2 or 4 will be provided with canoes, and will not be required to either rent or bring their own boats. Solo racers however, will be required to provide their own kayaks.
• Please note that food & water is not provided on the racecourse.

Race Swag:

All Trek Elite racers will receive a custom Storm the Trent THuG! (headgear) Sublimated design on breathable stretch fabric. One size fits all. Yes, they are basically like a Buff... Available Race Day only. Race jerseys available as well - click here to preview this year's samples.