With deep regret we announce the cancellation of the Kingston MTB Weekend this Saturday and Sunday due to forecasted heavy rainfall.
This is not a decision we take lightly.
In fact, this is the first time in 15 years we’ve cancelled a race.
But the heavy rain expected throughout the day Saturday could lead to considerable damage to the trails at MTB Kingston. If the forecast is even close to accurate, the damage would require a significant amount of work to recover the trails due to the nature of the soil in the area and the trails themselves. We don’t want to do this to our amazing hosts at MTB Kingston.
To the riders registered for the XCM and Enduro events, we share your disappointment.
We were looking forward to an epic weekend of racing and riding.
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All registered riders can move their registration to the Turkey Point XCMarathon/Enduro weekend, or use it for any 2025-2026 Substance Projects event (even a higher price event).
Thank you for understanding.
Course
Please don't forget that all the trails at MTB Kingston are on private property and require a membership to ride anytime outside of the race. http://www.mtbkingston.ca/
Men – Women – Non-Binary
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Short Enduro Course & Long Enduro Course:
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U20
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20-34
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35-49
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50+
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Single Speed
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Clydesdale / Athena
Changes for 2024 TBD. New map will be posted closer to event date.
Schedule
Saturday
9:00-10:00am
XCMarathon registration / sign-in is open
11:00am
Marathon and Half Marathon races start
11:01am
Sprint race starts
TBD
Podiums as races finish & BBQ
Sunday
8:30-9:30am
Enduro registration / sign-in is open
9:45am
Rider meeting & briefing, at the barn
10:00am
Stages start
1:00pm
BBQ starts
2:00pm
Last tap-in cutoff
2:30pm
Podium
Post Race/Ride Activities
Saturday & Sunday
Bring your swimsuit to enjoy the pool-side podium ceremony!
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Post-race BBQ included with registration.
Registration Information
January 2 - January 31​
Short Course
U20 : $35
All other categories : $45
Long Course
U20 : $40
All other categories : $50
February 1 - August 23​
Short Course
U20 : $40
All other categories : $50
Long Course
U20 : $50
All other categories : $60
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August 24 - September 8​
Short Course
U20 : $50
All other categories : $65
Long Course
U20 : $60
All other categories : $75
What do you get?
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Skratch Lab Nutrition 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?
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.)
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
There are 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.
