The Emergency Services Adventure Race (ESAR)
A race for Police, Fire, and EMS personnel

The ESAR race started in 2003 and has become Canada’s largest adventure race. This race has a strong following of adventure racers who choose to do this race because of its reputation as being very well organized and full of special tasks. Over 85% of the teams are comprised of emergency service workers. Each race has special tasks, and in the past ESAR has had the following: Whitewater tubing, 100 foot rappel, crossbow shooting range, fishing tasks, stretcher carry, audio checkpoints, wall climbs, inflatable obstacle courses, rope sections. Teams of 3 navigate while biking, trekking and paddling to complete a 40- 60 km course

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Saucony RockstAR Adventure Race A new twist on the adventure racing standard! Storm Racing & Hark Events have fused their distinctive race formats to create an 4 hour and a 8-hour rock concert the likes of which you’ve never experienced before. Hosted by two of Ontario’s most acclaimed multi-sport event companies, RockstAR is this summer’s “must-do” adventure race. In the fantastic area of the Haliburton Highlands, the host site is Bark Lake Ontario. Come race like a rockstar! Teams of 2 or 3 race and get as many checkpoints as they can in any order in the time allotted. Teams paddle, mountain bike, navigate and trek through the great wilds of Northern Ontario. Every adventure racer is a Rockstar in the sporting world and will be treated accordingly in this race!

RockstAR Adventure Race Website

Saucony Trek or Treat
Halloween Night Running!
Dress up in your costume and attend not only Canada’s first night trail run, but is also the largest! This event has a family feel to it with many participants dressing up to run through the haunted wooded areas. Participants must run with their own headlamp or flashlight to brighten the trails. The racers must also watch out for the local haunters that are positioned along the race course! A 5 km run and a 10 km run give participants the option of choosing their own challenge. Bring your sweet tooth as there is plenty of candy and free pumpkins for participants. Let’s not forget the “Creepy Mile” for the little ghouls and goblins!

Trek or Treat Website

Beat the Recession Trail Running Series

We are the first weeknight trail running series in the GTA – with races taking place in Brampton, Oakville, Georgetown, Toronto, Hamilton, Mississauga and Milton. A total of 63 races from May through September.

Whether you race to challenge yourself, commune with nature or simply to stay active, we’d like to invite you to join us this spring, summer and fall on trails across the GTA. Race once or participate in multiple races through the season. Race close to home at your local race, or explore trails in neighbouring cities. Bring your training partners, friends and kids for a great evening in the outdoors! Walk or run – the choice is yours.

All for the bare bones, wallet-friendly price of $20 for adults and $10 for kids aged 12 and under!

Come beat the recession with us!

Beat the Recession Running Series Website