Join us for a classic stop on the XCMarathon circuit and see why it is the most talked about.
Ride through a barn, a 1/2 mile pump track, epic rock gardens, bridges -- just a few of the epic trail features at this amazing private trail centre.
And remember to bring your gear for camping right at the start finish!
Course
Every year's course is a new adventure, as Rob and the MTB Kingston trail crew never leave things alone!
Although there isn’t a lot of climbing, this is still a challenging ride. There are folks every year who are surprised by the workout they got on this "non-climbing" course.
Choose from 3 distances:
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Full Marathon ~60k
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Half Marathon ~30k
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Sprint ~15k
Aid Stations:
Each aid station will have Skratch Labs hydration, water, fruit, chips, pickles, some Coke, and whatever else we can throw at you to keep you going to the finish line!
Changes for 2024 TBD. New map will be posted closer to event date.
2023 map
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-noon
Morning stages
Noon-1:00pm
BBQ lunch
1:00-3:00pm
Afternoon stages
4pm
Podium
Post Race/Ride Activities
Saturday
Bring your swimsuit to enjoy the pool-side podium ceremony!
Post-race BBQ included with registration.
Sunday
BBQ lunch provided for registrants.
And the podium is still pool-side! (You will probably get wet, so lean in and just bring a swimsuit.)
Registration Information
January 2 - January 25
Full : $65 Half : $55 Sprint : $40
Full and Half U20 : $35 Sprint U20 $30
January 26 - August 23
Full : $80 Half : $70 Sprint : $45
Full and Half U20 : $40 Sprint U20 $35
August 24 - September 7
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 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
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.