ST-LAWRENCE ADVENTURE RACE 7h 2026

The St-Lawrence Adventure Race is a multisport event that will take place on May 17, 2026, in the Val-Brillant area (QC). This event aims to provide a memorable sporting and human adventure for teams while showcasing the beauty and attractions of Bas-Saint-Laurent.

Disciplines

Mountain biking, running/trekking, and kayaking. Each of these requires map and compass navigation. The distances listed below are subject to slight variations from the final course. You must have experience in all disciplines involved in the race.

Course 🗺️

Teams will traverse approximately 50 km on an unmarked course, orienting themselves with maps and a compass. This event is aimed at those who wish to discover the sport or athletes looking for a shorter challenge. Thus, several checkpoints will be optional, allowing each team to choose a level of difficulty that suits their goals. The course will remain secret until the day before the race.

Duration

The duration of the race will vary between 6-7 hours depending on your route choices, checkpoint selections, and speed. There will be time limits at different stages of the course.

Teams

Teams of 2 - male, female, or mixed.

Logistics

The organization will handle the transportation of bins, bikes, and kayaks if needed. Teams will have access to their bins at certain transitions between disciplines.Teams will be responsible for transporting their bins and bikes to the start line after check-in.

Preliminary General Schedule

Sunday morning: Check-in at Val-Brillant and race start (within 20–25 km of Val-Brillant).

Sunday afternoon: Course closes at the end of the day. The awards ceremony will take place early evening in Val-Brillant.

Equipment List

Complete list to come.

Note that a mountain bike is required. Tires must be at least 2 inches wide. Bikes with tires less than 3 inches wide must have a suspension with a minimum travel of 100mm. No hybrid, cyclocross, gravel, or electric bikes will be allowed on the course.

The kayak is provided with your registration, and the model will be as follows: https://www.rtmkayaks.com/optimo-evo-confort/

The water will be cold in May! A wetsuit (or drysuit) is recommended.

Registrations

Registrations open on October 26. https://www.zeffy.com/fr-CA/ticketing/inscription-course-daventure-st-laurent-7h--2026

The number of teams will be limited to 35, and registrations close on April 1, 2026.

The cost per team is 375$ (+ taxes). This cost includes, among other things: the transport of your bins, bikes, and kayak (if required), kayak rental, course design and maps, and post-race meal. The minimum age to participate is 14 years, accompanied by an adult. This requires approval from the race management. Please contact us in advance to discuss.

Camping and accommodations 🏕️

The race headquarters will be located at the beautiful Domaine Sayam, where team check-in, logistics, and the awards ceremony will all take place. To simplify your travel and make the most of the event, we strongly recommend staying near Domaine Sayam for the race weekend.

Camping option in Val-Brillant (https://campingvalbrillant.com/): Located right next to Domaine Sayam, the Val-Brillant municipal campground offers a special rate for participants: 2 nights: $60; 3 nights: $80. Sites with or without services are available. Reservations will open in January on their website.

Please note that accommodations at Domaine Sayam and nearby hotels will be in high demand that weekend due to multiple events in the area—book early to avoid last-minute surprises!

Refund Policy

Refunds will be issued according to the following scale: 85% until February 1, 2026; 50% between February 2 and April 1, 2026; 25% between April 2 and May 1, 2026. No refunds after May 2, 2026. Until May 2, teams may transfer their registration after notifying the organizing committee. No refunds will be issued in the event that a section of the course must be modified, shortened, or canceled due to adverse weather conditions or any other external factors beyond the organization’s control.