Your next step into adventure racing starts here.

Expedition Canada LITE​​

 

Join us for the inaugural Expedition Canada LITE - An unforgettable 45 km, 8-hour adventure race through one of Canada's premier mountain destinations.

Designed as an accessible introduction to expedition-style adventure racing, Expedition Canada LITE is perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to experience the thrill of navigating through breathtaking landscapes, working as a team, and discovering just how capable they really are.

Whether you're an experienced endurance athlete or tackling your very first adventure race, this event is your opportunity to take an achievable first step toward something extraordinary.

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Thanks to the generous support of Subaru Canada, we're proud to make adventure racing more accessible than ever and help grow one of Canada's fastest-growing outdoor communities.

This is where new adventures begin.

 

Race Information

Date: TBC 2027

Location: Revelstoke, British Columbia

Distance & Time: 45 km • 8-Hour Adventure Race

Disciplines

• 🛶 Paddle

• 🚵 Mountain Bike

• 🥾 Trek

• 🧭 Navigation (Map & Compass)

Registration Fees

Individual: $85 per person

Teams of 2: $160 per team

Registration

Opens: TBD

Closes: TBD

(Maximum participant numbers apply. Register early to secure your spot.)

 

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Event Details​

🎒Mandatory Gear

• Phone turned off in a Ziploc bag
• Ziploc bag for maps
• Waterproof jacket per person
• Synthetic or wool fleece per person
• Whistle per person
• Compass per team
• Water bladder or bottle - minimum 1 litre
• Basic first aid kit per team
• Helmet, tools, tube and pump for the bike section
• PFD, bailer and throw rope for the paddling section
• Bike
• Kayak, canoe or packraft - please reply and let us know what kind of boat you are using. 
   

⏰Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM – Bike & Gear Drop
Gear drop will be at the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club. Drop your bike and a small bag containing anything you need to transition from running to biking.

This is also the race finish, so feel free to leave a change of clothes in your bag.

There is a tap with a hose, but please arrive with everything you need for the race. There is also an outhouse just up the hill toward the start of the Black Forest trail.

8:00 AM – Race Start
The race starts at this location, a dirt lot used as a snow dump in winter on the north side of Fourth St SE.

Bring your boats to the start and please arrive early. There is no outhouse at the start, so use the facilities at the Nordic Centre beforehand.

Please try to organize morning shuttles from the bike drop to the start. We’ll be available to help as well.

4:00 PM – Race Cut-Off & Pizza! 

Boat pickup will happen after the finish. There is a bit of a carry up from the river, but we’ll be there to help.

🗺️Race Breakdown

Leg 1 – Trek
A few kilometers, mostly flat

Leg 2 – Paddle
8–10 km | ~1 hour

Leg 3 – Trek
4 km | 280 m elevation | 0.5–1 hour

Leg 4 – Bike
10–12 km | 300–500 m elevation | 1–3 hours

Leg 5 – Trek
1–12 km | 50–600 m elevation | up to 3 hours

Leg 6 – Bike
6–11 km | 200–400 m elevation | 1–3 hours

Since it’s a small race, we don’t want to give too much away, but there are a few important things to know.

Maps for all legs other than Leg 5 will be handed out at the start.

You’ll begin on foot for a few kilometers and then head straight into the boats. The paddle will take a maximum of approximately one hour. At the takeout, you’ll leave your boats secured on the beach until after the race and continue on foot to the bike transition.

From there, you’ll navigate mostly singletrack, with options for different distances and trail levels. The most difficult trail you will be required to ride is blue.

There will be another bike drop within the trail network where you’ll receive the map for the Leg 5 trek. This is a very basic transition area, so you will only have access to what you carried with you on the bike.

 
📍Checkpoints & Scoring

Ranking will be determined by points first, then time.

• Each checkpoint is worth 1 point
• Approximately 30–40 checkpoints are planned
• If teams are tied on points, finishing time determines ranking
• 1 point will be deducted for every minute after the 4:00 PM cut-off

There will also be a handful of “Pro” checkpoints that are farther away and more challenging. These are the checkpoints to skip if you need to manage your time.

There are fewer Pro points early in the race and more during the latter half. A fast racer could potentially collect every point.

Our goal is for everyone, regardless of speed, to have the opportunity to race for up to eight hours. The course is designed to be approachable for someone new to adventure racing while still providing a genuine challenge for experienced racers.

 
🧭Orienteering

Leg 5 will use an orienteering map graciously donated by our friends at Sage Orienteering. These maps contain more detail than the other race maps, and you’ll be provided with a legend.

You can collect many of the checkpoints by staying primarily on trails with only a little off-trail travel. If you’re newer to navigation, stick to the trails and use your compass from solid reference points such as trail intersections.

• Leg 5 checkpoints can be collected in any order
• Don’t be overwhelmed by the number of checkpoints!
• Start by plotting a route without the Pro checkpoints, then add a few if you’re feeling confident
• The Pro course has been designed to challenge strong navigators... but not be cruel!
• This shouldn’t be an Easter egg hunt. Checkpoints may be on the backside of a tree, but they won’t be hidden under rocks

Have fun with it!
 

 📋A Few Important Rules

• Bikes travelling downhill have the right of way

• No GPS or phones - map and compass only
• Garmin watches are permitted in AR mode
• You will encounter other trail users, so please be courteous

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Meet the Race Director

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Why Expedition Canada LITE?

Expedition Canada LITE has been created as the perfect introduction to expedition adventure racing.

Whether your goal is to experience your very first adventure race, build confidence with navigation, or prepare for longer expedition events, this race is designed to challenge, inspire, and leave you wanting more.

Adventure racing is about far more than the finish line. It's about teamwork, resilience, problem-solving, and discovering incredible places together.

Your expedition starts here.

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Adventure. Together.

We can't wait to welcome you to Revelstoke this September.