The Moraine for Life Adventure Relay has something for both veteran adventure racers and weekend warriors looking for a brand new challenge.
On June 20, the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) hosts the fourth annual Moraine for Life Adventure Relay. The non-stop relay team event kicks off from Church Hill Road in Gore's Landing on Rice Lake at 7:30 a.m. then stretches west 160 kilometres to wrap up at King City between 7 p.m. and midnight. All proceeds go to the ORTA to help protect the moraine's healthy ecosystem and heritage, extend the Oak Ridges Trail and encourage responsible land use.
"We have grown from seven participating teams three years ago to 33 this year, making this one of the largest events of its type in Canada," stated relay committee chairman, Brian Millage. "It's also a cross moraine-supported race, with teams representing communities from Peel, York, Durham and Northumberland all challenging last year's winning ream from Uxbridge, the Trail Capitol of Canada."
The course is divided into 14 relay stages of varying distances consisting of water, road and trail portions. With the exception of the two-person canoe stage, one team member will complete each stage; however, people may do multiple stages. Teams may consist of up to 15 members. Times will be recorded for each stage and the team with the lowest cumulative time wins. In the spirit of adventure, participants must be self-sufficient. Each participant is responsible for bringing and transporting whatever supplies (equipment and nutritional) they may require during their stage.
For additional information or to donate, visit www.oakridgestrail.org or www.moraineadventure.com.
Link: Northumberland News
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