2008 Events - Vancouver Race

What is the ALS Adventure Challenge?

The ALS Adventure Challenge is your chance to tackle a new adventure while raising funds for people suffering from ALS, a devastating neurological illness.

The ALS Adventure Challenge is designed to guide people of all ages and fitness levels to complete a 20km adventure race (run, bike, kayak). We'll provide you with a training program and offer all the support you need to reach your goals. Once the training is complete and you're ready to race, you’ll receive free entry into the ALS Adventure Challenge Race.

This is not simply a one day event; we’ll support you with training tips, nutrition advice and fundraising support for months leading up to the race. We ask that each participant collect pledges to participate in the challenge. All proceeds go to ALS research and local patient services. In only 4 short years, the ALS Adventure Challenge had raised over $445,000.00 for ALS!

What you'll receive to tackle the Adventure!

• Custom training program for the ALS Adventure Challenge race
• Entry into ALS Adventure Challenge race (kayak rental included)
• BBQ lunch on race day
• Official “Adventurers Wanted” souvenir race shirt
• Continuous fitness, training and race tips from experienced adventure racers, nutrition advice, and fundraising support through our weekly e-newsletter.
• Access to our personal bulletin board where you can arrange group fundraising events, buy/ sell gear, and arrange group training activities
• Tonnes of fundraising support and resources (tips & ideas, personal web page, etc.)
• Opportunity to win fantastic race and fundraising prizing!
• Great SWAG from our sponsors!
• Pride in giving to a great cause while achieving your own personal goals in health & fitness

I want MORE!

Do you want more training support and motivation? Want to meet other people to train with in a more structured program. Then “ADD ON” to your program with our fully instructed, 7-week training program. What you’ll receive:

• Custom 7-week training program for adventure racing
• 6-week fully instructed trail running clinic
• 6-week fully instructed mountain biking clinic
• 1 x 3-hr kayak instruction and specific tips for adventure racing clinic (kayak rental included)
• 1 adventure racing seminar with tips from experienced racers

* Fundraising minimum for Full Adventure Race Training Program is $800.00

** Training starts April 21, 2008!

Training Clinics

I'm ready for the Adventure! What do I need?

• You'll need some basic gear. This includes: a good pair of runners, a mountain bike & helmet and some other small mandatory items for the race (first aid kit, spare tire, etc.).
• You'll be given a training program. We highly recommend you follow the program to ensure you will be physically ready for the race.
• Each participant will need to raise a minimum amount of funds before race day.  You will be provided with tips and support for fundraising to help achieve your goals.
• Most importantly HAVE FUN!
  
  

What is the ALS Adventure Trek?

The ALS Adventure Challenge Trek is designed to guide people of all ages and fitness levels to complete a 6km run or hike. We'll provide you with a training program and offer all the support you need to help you reach your goals. Once the training is complete and you're ready to race, you'll receive free entry into the ALS Adventure Trek component of the ALS Adventure Challenge.

We ask that each participant collect pledges to support ALS research and local patient services.

The ALS Adventure Trek race consists of a 6km trail run or hike with various "mystery events" along the route. You will receive your map and race route on the day of the race - it's all about the adventure! You can expect to finish in 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. The race route will be flagged, marshaled and clearly marked.

Race Info- June 8, 2008

Date: June 8th, 2008
Race Check-in: 9:30am
Race Start: 10:30am
Location: Panorama Park, Deep cove, North Vancouver

The ALS Adventure Challenge race is the "anyone can do it" Adventure Race!

It consists of approximately a 6km trail run, 12km Mountain bike, 2km kayak, and various mystery events along the way. You'll receive your map and race route on the day of the race - it's all about the adventure! You can expect to finish in 1.5-2.5 hours. The race route will be flagged, marshaled and clearly marked.

You can race Solo, Team of 2 or Team of 4 
Solo - you complete the entire course on your own
Team of 2 - You and your team mate will each run, bike and kayak the whole course together
Team of 4 - You and your team mates will each run, bike and kayak the whole course together

*Invite your friends, family members and co-workers to cheer you on during the race! This is a great family event with music, silent auction, kids’ entertainment plus tones of excitement for spectators as they watch participants transition through each leg of the race!

** Parking is limited, so we encourage you to carpool.

Registration is now closed.  Thank you for your support.