Here are a few updates to help teams navigate the new event:
(Have a browse to see what we have in store. It's similar to the old site, but with some fresh updates)
Email. Any new emails or correspondence about the event should be directed to info@stormrace.ca
Course Name Changes. We've updated the course names to make recognition of their difficulty level a bit easier to understand:
The old "Hike" course becomes the "Short" course
The old "Trek" course becomes the "Long" course
The old "Trek Elite" course becomes the "Advanced" course
Event Scheduling. We'll be returning to mass-start events (in waves based on categories), but due to changes in recent participation levels across the various distances we'll be hosting the "Short" and "Advanced" courses on Saturday May 27th, while the "Long" course will take place on Sunday May 28th.
Fees. We've had to raise fees by $5 per person to keep up with supply costs. A bigger jump will be noticed in the canoe rental fee going from $57 up to $72 which is due to added shuttling costs associated with the 2023 course layout. With the canoe rentals we simply pass on the cost charged by our fantastic supplier Algonquin Outfitters.
Racer Information Packages. We've all come to love the incredibly detailed Racer Information Packages provided at Storm. We'll aim to have these ready in early March.
A bit about me. I've either been volunteering at, participating in, or organizing mass participation endurance events for over 20 years. I organize the Wilderness Traverse adventure race and the Summit 700 trail runs. I'm also the event coordinator for the Peninsula Adventure Sports Association who run the Bruce Peninsula Multisport Race and the Tobermory Trail Race. I've also been a participant in hundreds of local, national and international level sporting events and more recently captained Team Canada Adventure at The World's Toughest Race - Eco Challenge Fiji, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. I have a strong passion for creating events in the outdoors that allow people to test their physical and mental limits while having a heck of a lot of fun along the way! While its an incredible feeling to reach the finish line in an endurance competition, its equally rewarding as an organizer to witness both the relief and elation felt by participants as they do so. I look forward to welcoming you across the next Storm Adventure Race finish line!
