General Race Details - Trek Elite

General Notes:

• The Trek Elite race is open to solo racers and teams of 2 or 4 only.
• The racecourse will be made up of both marked and unmarked sections, passing through a series of checkpoints that are completed in sequential order. Racers are issued a set of pre-plotted maps and a list of written instructions indicating the locations of the checkpoints.
• Information on race routes and the order in which you will be completing each of the race disciplines will only be provided on Race Day.
• Teams may paddle in canoes only, which will be provided by the race organization. Solos may paddle any form of non-motorized floatworthy craft they choose.
• All teams/solo racers are responsible for carrying a list of mandatory gear items throughout the race (see “What You Need”).
• Racers compete only against others in their chosen race division. Awards will be presented for each category:

Race Rules:

• The fundamental rule of Storm the Trent is that team members be within visible sight of each other at all times. The penalty for breaking this rule will be disqualification.
• Checkpoints and race disciplines must be completed in the order they are assigned.
• All racers must race with a list of mandatory team and individual gear requirements. Time penalties will be applied if a team or solo racer is found to be without a mandatory gear item.
• Racers must wear their bike helmets at all times while travelling by bike, and their PFD's at all times during water travel. Racers found not wearing their required gear will be disqualified.
• Teams paddle in canoes only (only solos may paddle in kayaks), and cannot paddle with more than 2 people in a canoe. Kayak paddles may be used in canoes.
• Each team or solo racer must check in at each of the course checkpoints. Failure to do so will result in either having penalty minutes assigned, or a "NOR" ranking (Not Officially Ranked).
• Each team or solo racer is solely responsible for ensuring that they have been checked through by checkpoint staff. Not being accounted for at any of the staffed checkpoints will result in an automatic "NOR" ranking.
• For safety and/or logistics reasons, certain areas of the racecourse will be declared “out-of-bounds”. Any team or solo racer found in these areas will be immediately disqualified.
• Cut-off times may be imposed at certain checkpoints. Teams or solo racers that arrive at such checkpoints after the designated cut-off time will be directed to the Finish Line.

Other Rules:

• Each team must have a team name included with their registration. Storm Racing reserves the right to refuse entry to any team that does not provide a team name.
• Registration forms submitted without the requested racer information completed in full will not be processed.
• Registrations are considered incomplete until full payment is received.
• Members of a team may be changed, but only if notification is given prior to Race Day.
• All racers must sign a race waiver on Race Day. Any participants who are under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian present when signing these waivers.
• Racers under 16 years of age must be on a team that includes at least one adult.

How It Works:

• A confirmation of each team registration will be sent via email. Be sure to contact us if you have not received confirmation within 10 days of submitting your registration form.
• A racer information package with all of the details on the host site location, directions, Race Day itinerary, course notes, accommodations and kayak rental options is available by clicking here.

What You Need:

• Click here for the Trek Elite mandatory gear list
• No support crews are required.
• Teams of 2 or 4 will be provided with canoes, and will not be required to either rent or bring their own boats for this year's race. Solo racers will be required to provide their own kayaks.
• Please note that food & water is not provided on the racecourse.

Race Swag:

All Trek Elite racers will receive a Storm the Trent first aid kit! Includes adhesive bandages, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, gauze pads and more * Size: 20 x 12 x 4cm Available Race Day only. Race jerseys available as well - click here to preview this year's samples. *NOTE - this kit does not include all of the first aid requirements of the Storm the Trent mandatory gear list