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Where to start when you you're looking for information on how to get into or train for an adventure race? Here's some links that helped us.
Manitoba Races/Events
What's happening in Winnipeg and Manitoba. |
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 Swamp Donkey Adventure Race
Created in 2007, Swamp Donkey kicked off the first 8 hour adventure race in Manitoba in the early months of Fall.
Swamp Donkey will be doing a follow up to their highly successful debut race this year again at the Falcon Lake Trails area. For beginners and experts alike, some of the diciplines this race includes are canoeing, orienteering, treking, and mountain biking. For more information or to register a team, check out their website.
www.swampdonkeyar.com |
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 Fort Whyte Eco Challenge
Body, Boat, Blade & Bike
FortWhyte Alive has created it's very own EcoAdventure, a 42 km race through the City of Winnipeg, starting and finishing at FortWhyte, including canoeing (conditions permitting), running, rollerblading, cycling, and finally climbing.
www.fortwhyte.org |
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Manitoba Shops, Experts and Organizations
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 Gord's Ski & Bike
www.gords.com
2 Donald Street Unit A
Winnipeg, Manitoba
1765 Kenaston Blvd Unit N
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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This locally owned store is your one stop shop for bikes, parts, protective and technical wear, moral support and the best bike techs in the city. Need to learn how to ride your bike in technical terrain to prepare for that race? Try the Gord's Bike club out. |
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 Wilderness Supply
www.wildernesssupply.ca
623 Ferry Rd
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Carriers of all things adventure from climbing to canoeing to getting lost in the bush with their navigation courses. |
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 Vertical Adventures
www.climbva.com
77 Paramount Rd
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
VA is a full service, indoor rock climbing facility, with over 5,000 square feet of climbing excitement offer training, gear and advice. |
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 City Park Runners
www.cityparkrunners.com
2091 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
This locally owned running and walking store is dedicated to providing the best customer service, leading brand names and trained, knowledgeable staff to help you find the proper footwear and technical clothing to suit your needs. |
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 Manitoba Orienteeting Association
www.orienteering.mb.ca
200 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
This group is a non-profit organization with the purpose of promoting and supporting orienteering in Manitoba, sponsored by Sport Manitoba. |
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 Manitoba Triathlon Association
www.triathlon.mb.ca
200 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Triathlon Manitoba has athletes, programs, and events in all regions of Manitoba proving leadership and direction in order to achieve athletic excellence, personal achievement, and lifestyle participation in triathlon. |
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 Manitoba Cycling Association
www.cycling.mb.ca
200 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
MCA is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that has been promoting and advocating for cyclists in Manitoba since 1980. Looking to get into mtb racing, check out their site. |
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 Paddle Manitoba
www.paddle.mb.ca
P.O. Box 2663
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 4B3 |
Paddle Manitoba is a non-profit, incorporated association offering canoe and kayak clinics, advice, route and trip planning assistance. |
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Popular Adventure Races
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Quest For A Cure
www.questforacure.ca
Montebello, Quebec |
Quest for a Cure is a registered not for profit organization raising funds and awareness for cancer treatment in the National Capital Region.
48 hour race
240km of Mountain Biking, Hiking, Orienteering, Canoeing, Rappelling, Ascending, Zip-line, White Water Rafting and In-Line Skating.
24 hour race
120km of Mountain Biking, Hiking, Orienteering, Canoeing, Rappelling, Zip-Lines .
8 hour race
35km of Mountain Biking, Hiking, Orienteering and Water Stage/s. |
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Raid the North Race Series
www.far.on.ca
Somewhere in Canada |
Raid the North represents the true spirit of adventure racing. These unique races are famous the world over for offering an awe-inspiring wilderness challenge amongst the rugged and diverse backcountry of Canada. |
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The Praire Pitch Adventure Race
www.accsask.ca/race/about.htm
Duck Lake area
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This challenging race will take teams of three people over a course through the varied landscape of Saskatchewan. The teams will have to endure 12 hours of non-stop racing through raging prairie lakes, thick vegetation, and sheer river valley cliffs.
Teams should possess basic skills in orienteering, mountain biking, canoeing, climbing, and swimming (with life jacket). These skills and others will be necessary to see the teams through this grueling contest against Mother Nature. In order to successfully complete the course, teams will have shown determination, endurance, teamwork and the will to continue at all costs. If you think your team has what it takes, register for this great event! |
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Primal Quest Aventure Race Series
www.ecoprimalquest.com
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Primal Quest® is an environmentally friendly, ecologically aware wilderness Expedition Adventure Race. Teams of experienced back country adventure athletes journey across expansive terrain using only a map, a compass and combined skills. Successfully finishing requires much more than stamina and mental fortitude.
It requires selfless teamwork, spirit and absolute determination. Only co-ed teams of four are permitted to race. Team members are required to travel together at all times and must finish together in order to be officially ranked. Over $100,000 in Cash and Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams. |
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Useful Websites
Advice and information. |
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