Trek Elite Course

The 'Trek Elite' advanced course offers a unique blend of everything that makes for an epic race experience; combining the best elements of multi-sport and adventure racing into a classic single-day format. This racecourse has been formulated to offer the perfect mix of mental and physical challenge, teamwork and decision-making, as well as speed and endurance.

Approximately 74km will be covered over a course that brings together the best of all the many natural features that the surrounding area of the host site has to offer. Teams of two or four will pass through a series of checkpoints in both marked and unmarked sections, with options for strategizing their route choice to maximize speed and efficiency. Finish times typically range anywhere between six to nine hours.

The 2021 event will be staged from an all-new host area within the the vast and wild terrain of the Haliburton Forest. This is Shield Country at its finest, and the rugged landscape, rolling hills and abundance of lakes and wetlands set a spectacular backdrop for adventure race course design. Racers will be treated to incredibly scenic flatwater paddling; beautiful forest trail runs; navigation and route-finding sections; as well as fun and challenging "mix-of-everything" mountain bike stages. Complete details are provided in the racer information package below.

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Date:

Friday September 24, 2021

Location:

Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve in Haliburton, Ontario

Format:

- 6-9 hours through mountain biking, trail running & paddling stages
- Total distance = 74km
- Marked race routes, combined with unmarked sections

Distances:

Mountain Bike - 49km
Trek - 16km (includes optional advanced section)
Paddle - 9km
*NOTE* these figures represent the approximate total length of each discipline - each may be broken up into multiple stages (ie. they will not necessarily occur in the order shown here)

Categories:

- Teams of 2, teams of 4
- All-male, all-female, coed and masters team divisions
Masters Divisions open to teams on which all team members are 45 years of age or older. Gender sub-categories among Masters teams will be offered only when there are at least 2 teams in each gender class.

Entry Fees:
(per person)

Early Entry Offer - $125 (until May 1)
Regular Entry - $135 (May 2- Aug 1)
Late Entry - $145 (Aug 2 - Sept 20)

Local Weather:

Click here the Weather Network forecast

General Race Info:

Click here for a general overview of the race rules, how it works, what you need, etc, etc

Race Day Info:

Click here for the racer information package (updated Aug 1, 2021)
Click here for Racer Update #1 (coming in August)
Click here for Racer Update #2 (coming in September)

Lodging:

See Section 9 of the racer information package above

Canoe Rentals:

Teams are provided with the option of either booking on-site canoe rentals with their race registration, or of bringing their own boats if they choose. For a $57 additional fee, Storm Racing will arrange for your canoe delivery to and from the race site, including paddles and all required safety gear (not including PFD's). Please note that numbers are limited - be sure to book early! Canoe reservations can be made with your race registration, or by contacting us.
Notes on Canoes:

Maximum 2 racers per canoe
Rentals do not include PFD's. You are required to bring a Coast Guard or Department of Transportation approved PFD for each member on your team.
Paddles, throw lines and bailers will be included with your rental. You may bring your own paddles if you choose.