6–8 hours
Schéma préliminaire
Navigation
Map & compass
Trekking / Running
6–12 km
Mountain biking
25–30 km
Kayaking
7–12 km
Your adventure
St. Lawrence Adventure Race - 8-hour format
On May 22, 2027, head out on an adventure near Sayabec, in the heart of the Matapédia region. In teams of two, you’ll cover approximately 50 km of unmarked terrain, choosing your own routes and navigating with only maps and a compass.
The race will take 6 to 8 hours depending on your route choices, checkpoint choices and speed. Time cutoffs will be set at certain stages so that all teams can finish the course within the allotted time.
Disciplines: mountain biking, running/trekking, kayaking and navigation.
6–8 hours
Course multi-sports
Approximately 50 km
Parcours non balisé
Teams of 2 — limited to 70 teams.
Hommes, femmes, mixtes ou junior
Information
Everything you need to know
Logistics
The organizers will transport gear bins, bikes and kayaks when needed.
There will be no aid stations on the course, but teams will have access to their gear bins at certain transitions between stages.
A kayak is provided with your registration.
Registration
Registration opens October 23 at 8 a.m. (Eastern Time).
Registration fee: $400 + tax per team. Registration link coming soon.
Registration includes:
- a kayak;
- transportation of gear bins, bikes and kayaks when needed;
- race materials: maps, race bibs and a device for tracking your team in real time;
- course design and organization;
- a participation medal;
- a post-race meal.
Participants must be at least 12 years old and team up with an adult. This requires approval from the race directors. Please contact us beforehand to discuss it.
Gear list and water conditions
Gear list coming soon.
Bike: A mountain bike is strongly recommended. Tires must be at least 40 mm wide. Electric bikes are not allowed on the course.
Kayak: Provided with your registration (includes a personal flotation device and paddles).
Because the water will be cold in May, a wetsuit or drysuit may be mandatory depending on weather conditions.
Fitness and experience
The 8-hour format is suited both to teams discovering adventure racing and to experienced teams looking for a sustained challenge.
Good physical fitness is recommended. Advanced navigation skills are not required, but teams must be able to navigate with a map and compass.
Camping and accommodations
Details about race headquarters and accommodation options will be announced soon.
Nearby, Domaine Sayam offers several cabins and condos, while Camping de Val-Brillant is also an option for teams wishing to camp.
Refund policy
Refunds will be issued according to the following schedule:
- 85% through February 1, 2027
- 50% from February 2 through April 1, 2027
- 25% from April 2 through May 1, 2027
- No refunds after May 2, 2027
Through May 2, teams may transfer their registration to another team after notifying the organizing committee.