Apex Adventure Challenge
welcome to the challenge!
We're thrilled to have you on board for the 2025 Apex Adventure Challenge. This is going to be an unforgettable day filled with trekking, biking, paddling, and navigating through the beautiful Laurentian Conservation Area in Sudbury.
course breakdown
leg
Leg 1 – Prologue Trek
distance
2 KM
estimated
time
notes
15–25 mins
Warm-up trek, stay fast!
Leg 2 – Mountain Bike
2.7 KM
10-20 mins
Short bike to transition — Rough Trails
Leg 3 – Trek
3 KM
20–40 mins
Trails and light navigation — stay sharp.
Leg 4 – Mountain Bike
11 KM
45–75 mins
Main bike section with mixed terrain and elevation. Mostly gravel roads
Leg 5 – Paddle & Portage
5–6 KM
60–90 mins
Flatwater paddle and portage. Nutrition can be dropped here in the morning.
Leg 6 – Mountain Bike
1.6 KM
10–15 mins
Final ride before you’re back on foot.
Leg 7 – Final Trek
3 KM
20–40 mins
One last push to the finish line. Don’t leave anything in the tank. Cut off time - 3:00 pm
Note: You can drop off nutrition and hydration at the paddle gear drop in the morning.
race timeline
7:00 am
Canoe & Paddle Gear Drop Opens (Laurentian Nature Chalet)
7:00 am
7:30 am - 9:00 am
9:15 am
9:30 am
3:00 pm
2:30 pm
Bike Drop Opens (Laurentian Conservation Area)
Race Kit Pickup (Laurentian University – Athletics Centre)
Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing (Same location)
Mass Start (Laurentian University)
Final Trek Cutoff (you must have started Leg 7 by this time)
Awards Ceremony (happens as results are ready)
how to get there?
Step 1 – Paddle Gear Drop
Laurentian Nature Chalet
​Drop canoe, paddles, PFDs, and any food/drink for the paddle.
Step 2 – Race Kit Pickup & Briefing
Laurentian University Athletics & Rec Centre
Pick up your maps, bibs, instructions, and attend briefing.
Step 3 – Bike Drop
Laurentian University
Drop your bike in the marked transition area.
RULES & NAVIGATION REMINDERS
1
Teams must stay within 100m and visual contact of each other
Checkpoints must be visited in order, unless instructed otherwise
2
No GPS use — only map + compass
Helmets (on bikes) and PFDs (in boats) are mandatory
Bibs must be visible at all times
3
Missing mandatory gear can lead to penalties
Be respectful of nature, staff, volunteers, and other teams
final notes
Label your gear and canoe clearly with your team name
Carpool if possible — parking is limited
Bring a dry bag, hydration system, and map pouch
Watch for final updates by email or Instagram before race day
Dress for the weather — be ready for heat, bugs, or wet conditions
Have fun, support your teammates, and get ready to make memories