...  Presents       

The Canadian Death Race !!! 

Intro: 

While ICD takes on many challenges for people of all ability levels... this one will test one’s courage, endurance and team work. The shortest leg to run is 19km on some pretty tough terrain. The benefits are best spoken by participants:

”Let me just repeat myself and say that the CDR experience was my best social/athletic event ever. These memories will stay with me for life.” - Saci Mowinski, Soloist, Windsor, ON Canada

“I just want to say thanks to all for the great time we had in Grand Cache. Coming into the CDR as a newby racer was scary but has given me the bug to do more. Since then I've continued running and I am hooked.” -Marco Bianchi, Leg 3 runner, Montreal, QC Canada 

Also: please read Anne Marie Hospod's Blog on the web by clicking here!

Back Ground:

A team of 12 runners with Type 1 diabetes tackled the trail run in 2011. It was an epic race weekend with people coming in from across North America! Some experienced and rugged endurance athletes... others out for their first run above 5km! Now it is time to see who wants to bite into this opportunity for 2012! Are you ready?!

REGISTRATION  INFO: 

Age categories:

 
Adult - You must be 16 or older (on race day - August 4th, 2012) to participate.
Youth - Age 15 and younger

Distance Categories and Course Info:

Solo - participant covers 125km on their own
Team - up to 5 people cover 125km as a relay team
Youth - a 5 km adventure course including a mud pit.

Each Leg:

Cost:

Cost includes some gear, finishers medal, first aid and meal stations, a dinner and breakfast, as well as hot showers, and I Challenge Diabetes will organize tents and food for those traveling in with a team tent site accommodation. 

Adults - $350 per adult (both solo and each team member)
Youth - $35 per kid

Registration Dates:  (www.canadiandeathrace.com)

Solo - February 1st, 2012 for soloists
Team  - February 8th, 2012 for teams
Youth - February 15th, 2012  for youth

Event Schedul:

• Thursday Evening (aug 2) - Tour of Edmonton and early team bonding session
• Friday Morning (Aug 3) - All team members should arrive and be leaving for Grand Chache by noon on Friday
• Friday Afternoon - Bag pick up and team meet and greet
• Friday 5:30pm - Team Dinner in Grand Cache.
• Friday Night - Race Prep and final touches will be discussed, taking in personal strategies with team mates and establishing best support plans.
•  ... Sleep...
• Saturday 8am, Aug 4 - The Race Begins! Leg 1 and solo runners are off
• Saturday 10am-12am - Leg 2 transition is occuring with team support
• Saturday 12pm- 4pm - Leg 3 transition is occuring with team support
• Saturday 3pm - 7pm -Leg 4 Transition is occuring with team support
• Saturday/Sunday - Leg 5 Final transition occurs at night with team support
• Sunday 8am Aug 5 - Final runners must arrive by 8am 
• Sunday - Team resting, bonding, eating, sight seeing and finally... the celebration!
• Monday 8am Aug 6 - Team breakfast and awards ceremony
• Monday 10am - Depart for home (some might stay and enjoy Edmonton)

Our Mission:

I Challenge Diabetes wants this adventure to to grow! Teams are made up of 5 people, and this is the perfect opportunity for individuals to not only challenge themselves, but also to encourage their team, family members and community! 

If the name of the race didn't clue you in, it is not an easy race! However, this challenge is filled with an ultimate sense of accomplishement and creates an amazing support system, one that will keep you motivated the whole way through!  Remember a good team works together so that everyone has a leg they will enjoy and so they can all celebrate at the finish!

Below we have provided a chart that will break down the race for those who want to eith run solo or in a team:

Don't forget to BELIEVE in YOURSELF!

Contact Info@IchallengeDiabetes.org or call Chris @ 1-905-323-5935