Teams are made up of 3 or 4 youth, 14-18 years of age (as of Race Day). Gather some friends and make a team to represent your school, club or team.
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Categories include, Mixed, Open, Female and Male.
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Adult Supervision
Some schools or clubs may require adult supervision to meet the requirements of an approved field trip. An adult may accompany the team during the event, but may not assist in the competitive elements of the race (navigation, bike mechanical, etc.)
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Disciplines & Format
​​​​The disciplines for 2025 will be announced soon, however they will include mountain biking, trekking and overland navigation for sure. Pending permits, we will be including paddling. Want to see more, check out photos here.
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Registration
There are a limited number of teams spots available (75 teams of 3 or 4 participants) in 2025.
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Individual registration has been subsidized to $55/person ($35 supervising adult).
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Photos
Cody Shimizu is a wizard when it comes to race photos. Check out pictures from the Summit Seeker Adventure Race here.
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What's all included
First and foremost, we aim to create an event that will motivate you to experience future AR events. Participants will receive a team Racer Package, race maps, bike plate and runners bib, finish line snacks, draw prizes, first aid support and more.
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Giving Back
Healthy schools is essential for the well-being of students and staff and also for creating a conducive environment for learning and fostering healthier communities. As such, we want to do our part in supporting Ever Active Schools by using this event to help raise funds to in support of their work.
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Racer Guide
Check out the 2024 Racer Guide to give you an overview of the previous year 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.
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Qualifying
No qualifying necessary. Teams can register and pay to participate in the Championship. However, if you (and/or your teammates) podium in a complementary event (orienteering, mountain biking, trail running) you may qualify to participate for free. Please reach out if you are unsure or would like to inquire. ​
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Wanting to prepare for this event? Check out these lesson plans to support you and your team!
While this is not reflective of the size or scope of the Championship, it is very motivating to see youth teams compete in other adventure races around the world!