Wilderness Traverse Adventure Race 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 26, 2025 edition in Sudbury Region, Ontario. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

Wilderness Traverse is a grueling 24-hour adventure race set annually in Ontario's stunning Sudbury Region. Teams of 3 or 4 navigate over 150 kilometers through rugged Canadian Shield terrain, combining trekking, canoeing, and mountain biking using only map and compass. The race tests endurance, navigation skills, and teamwork in a true wilderness setting.

Held at Laurentian University and running from July 26 to 27, 2025, the event offers multiple course options and categories, including coed, all-male, all-female, and junior teams. Whether you are a seasoned adventure racer or a rookie, Wilderness Traverse promises a unique challenge and an unforgettable experience.

• Total Distance: Approximately 150 km (Trekking 35 km, Canoeing 30 km, Mountain Biking 85 km)
• Disciplines: Trekking, Canoeing, Mountain Biking with wilderness navigation
• Course Options: Expedition, Explorers, Challenge
• Schedule includes Friday check-in, Saturday race start at 10:00 AM, and Sunday finishes and awards
• Team check-in times and gear drop-off carefully scheduled
• Special accommodations with group rates available nearby

• Date: July 26-27, 2025
• Location: Sudbury Region, Ontario, Canada
• Host Venue: Laurentian University (Ben F. Avery Physical Education Centre)
• Team Categories: Coed, All-Male, All-Female, Junior (one member 18 or under)
• Sub-category: Rookie (teams with no members having finished a 24-hour adventure race)
• Duration: Up to 30 hours to complete
• Part of the Adventure Racing Ontario Series
• No camping available at host site; nearby camping options exist