Course d'aventure St-Laurent
May 22–23, 2027
Amqui · Matapédia

Adventure. Endurance. Navigation.

Discover the event

Navigation

Map & compass

Trekking / Running

20–45 km

Mountain biking

60–90 km

Kayaking

Lake: 20–30 km

Your adventure

St. Lawrence Adventure Race

The event will take place on May 22–23, 2027, near Amqui in the Matapédia region. This two-day stage race is part of the Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS). Teams will cover approximately 150 km on an unmarked course, navigating with maps and a compass.

Race duration: 8 to 12 hours per day on May 22 and 23. Your time will depend on your route choices and speed.

Disciplines: mountain biking, running/trekking, kayaking and navigation.

2 days, in stages Course multi-sports
Approximately 150 km Parcours non balisé
Teams of 2 — limited to 70 teams. Hommes, femmes, mixtes ou junior
2 days, in stages

Schéma préliminaire
Schéma du parcours de la Course d'aventure St-Laurent
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.

See the kayak model

Registration

Registration opens October 23 at 8 a.m. (Eastern Time). Registration link coming soon.

Registration fee: $800 + tax per team.

Registration includes:

  • kayak rental;
  • 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 (Sunday).

Participants must be at least 14 years old and team up with an adult.

Gear list and water conditions

Gear list coming soon.

Bike: A mountain bike is required. Tires must be at least 2 inches wide. Bikes with tires narrower than 3 inches must have suspension with at least 100 mm of travel. Hybrid, cyclocross, gravel and 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. Wetsuit rental will be available during registration.

Fitness and experience

Good physical fitness and experience in all the disciplines are recommended. Advanced navigation skills are not required, but teams must be able to navigate with a map and compass.

Time cutoffs will be set at certain stages so that all teams can finish the course within the allotted time.

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.