Join us for the last mountain bike race of 2024! (And hang out with us after at the Marshview Patio and Bar … which happens to be at the finish line.)
Ride or race on the flowing and occasionally rooty trails of the Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club. Full, Half or Sprint, it's the perfect wrap for the season.
Course
Lots of flowing single track, with a bit of open space to do some passing. And a few climbs and punchy bits to keep you on your toes!
Choose from 3 distances:
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Full Marathon ~53k
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Half Marathon ~27k
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Sprint ~12k
Schedule
Saturday
9-10:30am
XCMarathon registration / sign-in is open
11am
Marathon race starts
11:05am
Sprint race starts
11:30am
Half Marathon race starts
Noon
Hanging out at the Marshview Patio / Hometown Brew and watching the end of the race
2pm
Half Marathon podium starts
2:30pm
Marathon podium starts
Sunday
8:30-9:30am
Enduro registration / sign-in is open
9:45am
Rider meeting & briefing, at the shelter with the white awning (next to the water tower)
10am
Stages start
2pm
Last tap-in cut off
3pm
Podium
Post Race/Ride Activities
Food!
The Marshview Patio and Bar is at the finish line and ready to serve you with food and drinks! Hang out for the afternoon to celebrate the last mountain bike race of 2023.
And be sure to pop over to Hometown Brew to check out their great selection of local craft beer.
Make it a weekend!
Looking for somewhere to stay? Want to make it a weekend? Need something for friends / family to do and a place to hang while you are out riding? Check out Long Point Eco-Adventures offerings. Eat, drink, play, and stay all in one place.
Visit lpfun.ca to book a place to stay and play and use the discount code "10% off" to save 10% on your lodging bookings this season!
Registration Information
January 2 - January 25
Full : $65 Half : $55 Sprint : $40
Full and Half U20 : $35 Sprint U20 $30
January 26 - October 4
Full : $80 Half : $70 Sprint : $45
Full and Half U20 : $40 Sprint U20 $35
October 5 - October 19
Full : $100 Half : $90 Sprint : $55
Full and Half U20 : $50 Sprint U20 $45
A big thank you to VeloLaw.ca for helping cut the cost of youth racing.
What do you get?
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Skratch Lab Hydration on course
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Professional first aid by Odyssey Medical
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"Over-marked" course so you can enjoy the day without worrying about getting lost
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Inclusive and encouraging vibe
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GPS track to follow so you are super confident
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Wicked draw prizes!
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Aid station on course
Important!
Signage
There will be lots of signs on course. Our arrows are orange UCI-shaped arrows on a white background. We also have an X for when you miss a turn.
These are used at our discretion and are not at every turn, so keep your head up, or use your GPS.
Odyssey Medical
Odyssey Medical will be on site to take care of any first aid issues. If you or a rider near you is injured during the race call Odyssey Medical (on number plate) or report to one of the Aid Stations.
What bike can I ride?
Non-electric bicycles: Any mountain bike that is trail worthy and safe!
We've even had some people have a great day riding a gravel bike or fat bike. (Just keep in mind that with a gravel bike, you may feel the bumps at bit more.)
E-bicycles: Any trail worthy Class 1 e-bike. That means pedal-assist only, no throttle, and a maximum assisted speed of 20mph. (See this article for more info.)
Substance Projects' Weather Guarantee
Weather is always challenging and can completely change a race. So we developed the Substance Projects 100% Weather Guarantee: We guarantee that 100% of the course will have weather.
If any section doesn’t have weather we will refund you that percentage of your entry fee upon proof there was no weather.
Whining Policy
We have a strict "No Whining" policy. If it was all easy and downhill then it wouldn’t feel like you accomplished anything!
Inclusive Race
These are races for everyone! In the spirit of equity and inclusion we celebrate difference and especially encourage those who have historically been excluded from sport.
See our Inclusion Statement on our About Us page.
Cancellation / Refunds
For 2023 there will be NO REFUNDS for those who can’t make it on race day or for cancellation of the event for any reason.
If the event cannot proceed, registrants will have their entry carried over to the re-scheduled date or have credit for another Substance Projects Event.