February 2, 2025

https://zone4.ca/event/2025/3mDpvD/

https://www.sudburyrocksmarathon.com/

Registration Open

https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-conquer-the-crater

July 26 - 27, 2025
Sudbury Region, Ontario, Canada

Wilderness Traverse is a 24 Hour Adventure Race hosted annually in Ontario, Canada. Teams of 3 or 4 navigate using map and compass over 150 kilometers of rugged Canadian Shield back-country on foot, mountain bike and canoe. It is one of the toughest team-based endurance challenges around and simply reaching the finish line is a massive achievement.

In 2025 Wilderness Traverse will serve as the Championship Event in the AR World Series North America Series

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When: July 26-27, 2025

Where: Sudbury Region, ON Canada

Host Venue: Laurentian University (Ben F. Avery Physical Education Centre) (Google Map Link)

Categories: Teams of 3, or 4, can be Coed, All-Male, All-Female, Junior (one member 18 or under)
Sub-category: Rookie (no members have finished a 24hr AR)

Disciplines: Trekking, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, each requiring
wilderness navigation

Duration: Teams have up to 30 Hours to complete the course

Distance: +150km
Trekking 35km, Paddling 30km, Mountain Biking 85km*

*Distances are approximate and largely impacted by individual team route selections

Courses: In order to give all teams the best chance of finishing there will be locations along the route where teams can choose a shorter course,

or may be directed onto a shorter course if they miss a time cut-off. The various courses will labelled as follows with the longest/full course at the top and each shorter course following below:

Expedition Course

Explorers Course

Challenge Course

https://www.wildernesstraverse.com/home

Race Info
The Apex Adventure Challenge is an exciting new event designed to give racers a taste of adventure racing without the long hours. This 3-5 hour race is perfect for those looking to challenge themselves with a mix of running, biking, and navigating through Sudbury’s scenic trails.

The course is mostly on trail with a combination of marked and unmarked sections, giving participants the chance to test their navigation skills while staying accessible to those new to the sport. Teams will work together to find checkpoints along the route, making it as much about strategy as speed.

Race Details:
Duration: 3 to 5 hours

Trekking: Approx. 8-10 km on trails with some off-trail navigation

Mountain Biking: Approx. 15-20 km on a mix of dirt roads and single-track trails

Canoe: 4-7 km and maybe some portage’s if you are lucky!

Navigation: A mix of marked sections and areas requiring basic map reading skills

https://www.apexadventurechallenge.ca/

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Pre-Registration (mail-in registration must be in by September 4, 2024)

Manual Registration Form

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