Will be back in 2026!

Calling all adventurers! Are you prepared for the Summit Seeker Adventure Race, where the thrill of exploration meets the challenge of endurance? Set against the stunning backdrop of the Canmore Nordic Centre, this 6 hour race is a test of skill, strategy, and navigation like no other.

Canmore Nordic Centre
September 2026

Race Information

*Updates - check back Spring 2026

Teams

** NEW** Teams are made up of 2 participants. Categories include, Mixed, Open, Female and Male.

To support the growth of AR in Alberta and to align with other AB-based events, SSAR will now be teams of 2.

What's all included

First and foremost, we aim to create an event that will motivate you to experience future AR events with us. Participants will receive a team Racer Package and race maps, bike plate and runners bib, finish line snacks, draw prizes, first aid support and so much more.

Mandatory Gear

Some equipment is mandatory for each individual racer (unless otherwise noted) to carry during the Summit Seeker Adventure Race. For a full list of this gear, click here.

Disciplines & Format

The Summit Seeker AR will combine mountain biking, trekking/running, overland navigation and rappelling in a 6 hour, run-bike-run format. We will be announcing additional skills/disciplines involved in 2024's edition of the Summit Seeker AR soon.

FUNdraising

Ever Active Schools is near and dear to our hearts and we want to give back to them and support their incredible work in schools. If you can, rally your team and encourage those who can too, to donate to your Team Fund Raising Page. We've set a solid goal and with your support can make it! **Teams will be awarded additional 'points' towards their race score for money fundraised!

Racer Guide

The Racer Guide will give participants an overview of the event and answer some more detailed questions you may have. While the guide is comprehensive, it does not have specific race instructions - these will be provided on Race Day.

Registration

There are a limited number of teams spots available (75 teams) in 2024.

Individual registration is $135/pp and a portion of your registration fee will go towards subsidizing the Western Canadian Youth Adventure Racing Championship.

FAQs

Still have some more questions? Head over to our FAQ page where we've gathered some of our most frequent. Still have more? That's okay, give us a call or send us an email and we'll get back to you with some answers.