The Rocky Mountain Adventure Race
The Rocky Mountain Adventure Race is a 6-9 hour event where racers will bike, trek and paddle using map and compass to find various check points along the way to the finish line.
Bow Valley, Alberta
September 7, 2024
Teams
The Rocky Mountain Adventure Race will have Female, Male, Open and Mixed categories for adult and youth participants.
To support the growth of AR in Alberta and to align with other AB-based events, our adventure races will now be teams of 2.
Racer Check-In
All racers will be required to check in the week before the race on Thursday (Calgary) or Friday (Canmore). Time TBD.
Racers will receive racer packages, complete necessary paperwork and have an opportunity to ask questions about the race.
Duration
The Rocky Mountain Adventure Race will be 6-9 hours in length. We'll be using a mix of point-to-point navigation and Rogain-style navigation for each leg of this event. Racers should have an intermediate level of physical fitness in each discipline and be comfortabe in the outdoors for extended periods.
Format
This is a typical sprint-style adventure race designed for the first time racer and the experienced alike. Teams will receive topographic maps with various check points that they need to find enroute to the finish line, while trekking, mountain biking or paddling. In some cases, there will be advanced check points, or long course options to challenge the experienced teams in the mix.
Logistics
This is a semi-supported event where participants will be required to drop off gear the night before the race, or morning of (details TBC closer to event) and the Race Organization will support in moving equipment during the event. Teams may be expected to drop off their bike (and a gear box for biking gear) and a paddle bag (maximum 2 per team) the morning of the race.
Disciplines
The Rocky Mountain Adventure Race will include three disciplines - mountain biking, running/trekking and paddling. Important, however, is your ability to navigate using a map and compass. This race will challenge team's physically ability and their ability to navigate while on the move. See more below.
Registration
Registration is open soon! We have limited the number of spots available. Our friends at RaceRoster will be handling our registration process!
Cost is $175/pp
Mandatory Gear
This Mandatory Equipment List is NOT a list of the only items you should take. It contains the mandatory items that you and your team must carry with you, at specified times, to meet minimum safety requirements.
Mandatory Gear list will be updated soon.