Expedition Canada competitors are required to carry mandatory items to maximize their safety during the event and need to be familiar with the event logistics for AR races.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
It is the teams responsibility to ensure all items are on you.
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Expedition Canada is an unsupported race as well as a ARWS qualifier and has adopted the mandatory gear list set out by the Adventure Racing World Series.
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You can find all details on the Mandatory Gear List
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STORING YOUR FOOD & EQUIPMENT
Teams will need to plan and pack all their equipment and food into easily moveable storage boxes, we recommend the following:
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4 x stackable plastic boxes. 1 per team member.
Weight must not exceed 25kg per box.
STORING YOUR BIKES
4 x bike boxes. 1 per team member. Bags of any kind are not allowed. Boxes must be stackable and rigid. They must be waterproof.
Size requirements: 140cm x 80cm x 30cm max weight of 30kg
Race officials will move the boxes, bike boxes, and paddle bags around the course.
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STORING YOUR PADDLES
2 x paddle bag (max weight of 25kg each max). (1 must include your packrafts, P1 will be seen at the canoeing section and both P1 and 2 at the packraft section)
There will be no support crews and no outside assistance permitted at any stage during the race.
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If you have friends and family who wants to cheer on your team they can apply to be one of our amazing volunteers (see the volunteers page for more information).
RACE LOGISTICS
Race officials will move the boxes, bike boxes and paddle bag around the course.
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There will be no support crews and no outside assistance permitted at any stage during the race.
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If you have friends and family who wants to cheer on your team they can apply to be one of our amazing volunteers HERE
RACE RULES & REGULATIONS
Expedition Canada is a ARWS qualifier and we follow the standard Adventure Racing World Series rules of competition. These can be found here. Please ensure you're familiar without these prior to the race start.