Race info
Start Times
Pre-assigned start times for participants in age classes will be posted here a few days before the races. Participants in recreational classes may start at their convenience within the specified start window.
Start Procedure
For the competitive age classes, pre-assigned start times and a 3-step pre-start process with a 3-minute call up will be used. Competitors must report to the start 3-minutes ahead of their pre-assigned start time. If your start time is t minutes, then at t-3 minutes you'll be invited to enter the start chute where an official will check and confirm your SI number. At t-2 minutes you will be invited to advance and pick a loose control description (clue) sheet. Then at t-1 minutes you'll be invited to pick up your map, but not look at it, and advance to the start line. The exception is participants on courses 1 and 2 who will be allowed to preview their map at t-1 minutes. At t minutes participants on all courses may look at their map and follow the marked route to the start flag. Note that no start punch will be used for participants in competitive classes - your pre-assigned start time is your start time. The start may be some distance from the Arena, and participants must allow themselves enough time to reach the start area at least 5 minutes ahead of their start time. We will update this website with information on the distance to the start once the course planners and controllers have finalized the courses. The start official, at his/her discretion, may move someone in a competitive class who has arrived late at the start to the recreational start lane (see below).
Volunteers and participants in recreational classes may start at their convenience within the designated start window through a special start chute/lane to the side of the regular start lanes. An official will check your SI number and guide you through the pre-start process. Volunteers and participants in recreational classes will be using a start punch.
Course Closing Times
The middle courses will close 2hrs after the last start time, at 3pm Saturday. The long courses will close 3hrs after the last start time, at 2:30pm Sunday. You must report to the timing tent in the arena and download your SI stick by the course closing time so that control pick-up can begin and our dedicated volunteers can get home at a reasonable hour.
Timing System
The SPORTident (SI) timing system will be used and contactless punching will be available for those with SIAC timing sticks. Non-SIAC timing sticks are available for rent each day through the online registration system if you do not own one. Or you can purchase one in advance from the o-store.
Middle Course Properties
The course properties will be updated once the course setter and controller have finalized the courses.
| Course | Distance (km) | Controls | Climb (m) | Water stops | Finish Location | Map scale |
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| 1 | 1:7500 | |||||
| 2 and Rec Novice | 1:7500 | |||||
| 3 | 1:10000 | |||||
| 4 and Rec Intermed. | 1:10000 | |||||
| 5 | 1:7500 | |||||
| 6 | 1:7500, 1:10000 | |||||
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7 |
1:10000 |
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| 8 | 1:10000 |
Long Course Properties
The course properties will be updated once the course setter and controller have finalized the courses.
| Course | Distance (km) | Controls | Climb (m) | Water stops | Finish Location | Map scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:7500 | |||||
| 2 and Rec. Novice | 1:7500 | |||||
| 3 | 1:10000 | |||||
| 4 and Rec. Intermed. | 1:10000 | |||||
| 5 | 1:7500 | |||||
| 6 | 1:7500, 1:10000 | |||||
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7 |
1:10000, 1:15000 |
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| 8 | 1:15000 |
Course Setter's Notes
Stay tuned...
Safety Considerations
For safety reasons, all participants are required to carry a whistle with them on course. Three consecutive whistle blasts indicates that you are in need of help. Participants who hear 3 short whistle blasts while out on course are obliged to find the person in trouble and offer assistance. A start official may check that you are carrying a whistle.
Ticks can be vectors for lyme disease. Please remember to check yourself for ticks following your run and remove them ASAP!
The Safety Bearing for both days is to head west to the gravel road (Ch. Farrellton), and then north or south to the Ark at 285 Ch. Farrellton.
Daytime highs in early May typically reach 15-20°C with nighttime lows dipping to 5°C.
Full leg coverings and shoes with good traction are recommended for this event.
In the event of a serious injury or medical issue, call 911
The nearest hospital is located in the town of Wakefield, QC at 101 Burnside Rd, 20km south of the Ark.
