Get Out There Magazine, in partnership with the new Salomon Toronto Store at Lawrence & Don Mills, is hosting a series of three summer race clinics throughout the month of August:
Introduction to Adventure Racing - August 13th (6:00-9:00pm)
Introduction to Trail Running - August 20th (6:00-9:00pm)
Introduction to Orienteering - August 27th (6:00-9:00pm)
Each clinic includes 3 professionally-instructed clinic hours, a special gift from Salomon, and a chance to win free race entries to various events, including Salomon Storm the Ten. Register for any clinic before August 1st for a chance to win a $250 shopping spree at the Salomon Store! Cost: $30/clinic - click here for further details. To register, call Diane at 416-904-1590, or email to info at getouttheremag dot com.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Saucony RockstAR over 75% full!
Don't delay - sign up your RockstAR team NOW to avoid disappointment! The 2009 Saucony RockstAR is over 75% full with six weeks until Race Day, and registrations have been steady since the beginning of May. Don't miss out on the hottest AR event of the summer - click here to check out all the details!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
New Salomon Retail Store!
Salomon Canada has launched a brand-new retail store - and it's right here in T.O! Check it out at 1090 Don Mills Road at the new "Shops at Don Mills" shopping centre. For a map and directions, click here
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Salomon Storm the Trent - what a day!
Congratulations to all teams for your intrepid spirits in the face of Mother Nature's worst! You were amazing to watch in action, and we are truly thrilled with how this year's race panned out despite of the uncooperative weather.
RESULTS
Full results are now posted for all events at www.stormevents.ca
PHOTOS
Over 1,000 Race Day pics are available for viewing and/or purchase at mikewasthere.zoomphoto.ca Special thanks to Photographer Mike Van Den Bosch for capturing the event so well, and for all his assistance on Race Day and in the days leading up to it!
THANK YOU'S
Our many, many thanks to Casey Trudeau and his staff, Pete Cameron, Mark Arnold, Vin Lee, Bruce Young, Pat Mooney, Rob Lloyd, Matt Parkhurst, my whole family, St. John Ambulance, Quinte Broadcasting, and our AWESOME crew of volunteers for all their support on Race Day!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Salomon Storm the Trent is now SOLD OUT!
Registration for the 2009 Salomon Storm the Trent is now full. Contact us at "info at stormevents dot ca" for further details, or if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Salomon Storm the Trent - 50 spots left!
We're not kidding! After an unprecedented kick-start during the first two months of registration for the May 9th event, there are now less than 50 of the 500 total spots left for this year's Salomon Storm the Trent! Given that it is more than likely that this year's race is going to be fully sold out within a matter of weeks, we urge you to register your team today!Please also note that we are now basically booked up for on-site boat rentals - if your "Hike" or "Trek" team is in need of a canoe and you need it transported to and from the race site, contact us now at "info at stormevents dot ca", as there are only a few left!*
* note - all teams in the "Trek Elite" advanced course will have their canoes provided for them
Friday, March 6, 2009
Salomon Storm the Trent Now 80% Full!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
2009 Registration Now Open!
Registration for the 2009 Storm Multi-Sport Adventure Series presented by Salomon is now officially open! Early entry rates in now in effect until February 15th, allowing teams to save $10/person off of their registration fees. And new for 2009, race souvenirs will be offered to the first 400 racers to sign up for Salomon Storm the Trent on May 9th, and the first 200 racers to register for Salomon Storm the 10 on September 19th.Keep in mind that last year's Storm the Trent was completely sold out within three weeks of Race Day - sign up early to avoid disappointment and to take advantage of the early entry offers!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Racecourse Re-Design for Storm the 10
In the meantime, check out the new race video!
RockstAR Returns!
Don't take our word for it though - check out the glowing review from Team Running Free member Sally Heath, in her race report available at runningfree.com, or check out the 2008 video at www.racetherockstar.com
New Host Site For 2009 Storm the Trent
Hike short-course (3-5 hours)
Trek long-course (4-6 hours)
Trek Elite advanced course (6-8 hours)
For 2009, Trudeau Park Resort, just east of the village of Tweed will welcome the eighth annual Storm'ing of the Trent, and we could not be more excited about it! Past host to the World Electronic Music Festival, Trudeau Park features camping accommodations for over 1,000 people, in addition to its own resort-style motel, bar & lounge, and restaurant facilities.
The region surrounding Trudeau Park is equally as well-suited for STT; boasting all of the elements that make for an awesome day of off-road multi-sport. This area has never played host to an adventure race event, and the local community is eagerly awaiting the arrival of up to 500 racers next May. Start getting your team together now to ensure that you don't miss out!
2009 RACE SEASON PRESENTED BY SALOMON
Storm Racing is thrilled to welcome Salomon Canada as our new title sponsor for the 2009 season. As the global leader in trail sports products, Salomon has been the most recognized name in Canadian adventure racing since the sport's early beginnings; having revolutionized the concept of trail shoes with design innovations such as the new XT Wings. Be assured that our races next season will feature tons and tons of awesome Salomon prizing!
Monday, October 6, 2008
2009 Race Dates...Already!!
Storm Racing and Hark Events have finalized their 2009 race schedule, and it looks like this:Storm the Trent - Saturday May 9, 2009
The eighth annual Storm-ing of the Trent will feature an all-new host region, an amazing new lakeside venue and three brand-new racecourses. It will also feature the return of our traditional straight-time (ie. not points-based) race format!
ESAR - Saturday June 13, 2009
The seventh edition of the Emergency Services Adventure Race will also be staged on all-new ground in 2009, and will continue to feature both the regular ESAR as well as the more compact "ESAR-Lite" racecourses from one amazing host site!
Saucony RockstAR - Saturday July 25, 2009
This year's most innovative, creative, and all-out FUN race format will be back, and we will (we will) rock you once again! If you didn't make it out to the Bark Lake Leadership Centre in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands this past July, be sure to make this awesome race experience a must-do for 2009!
Storm the Ten - Saturday September 19, 2009
Entering only its second year on the multi-sport race calendar, "the Ten" saw a 35% growth in participation over last year, and in 2009 we will continue to build this unique new race format into a signature "Fall Classic" event for adventure sport enthusiasts. Watch for new pics and video to be posted soon!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
"The Ten"...Over 250 Racers and Growing!
Full race results and split times are now available by clicking here. Over 3,300 race pics are available for viewing and for purchase by clicking here.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Saucony RockstAR Photos Now Posted
Over 400 pics from the July 12th Saucony RockstAR presented by Aquatabs are now available at www.racetherockstar.com Our many thanks to race photographer extraordinaire Mike Van Den Bosch for his awesome collection of shots from this epic race day!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
2008 Race Season In Full Swing...
Only 5 weeks after the recording-breaking attendance seen at Axis Gear Storm the Trent, this past weekend’s Emergency Services Adventure Race (ESAR) attracted a full-capacity crowd of over 100 teams to the hills of Beaver Valley near Collingwood. It was an amazing event in a truly amazing setting, and Storm Racing was proud to be a part of it. Congratulations to all of the top finishers, and to race organizers Hark Events for yet another successful ESAR!
Monday, June 16, 2008
MXR Qualifier Video Now Live
Odyssey Productions' video montage of the two Canadian qualifier races for this year's Saab Salomon Mountain-X Race in Savoie Mont Blanc, France (Salomon Giant's Rib Raid and Axis Gear Storm the Trent) is now live at www.mxrcanada.ca. Our thanks to Chris Owen Halper for capturing these two awesome events so perfectly!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Over 450 Racers Storm the Trent in Warsaw...
What an awesome day! Not only were we blessed with amazing weather, fantastic race staff and volunteers, an absolutely ideal host site and good times all around, but we were thrilled to once again have the privlege of hosting Canada's largest off-road multi-sport event. Our many thanks to our racers and race supporters for another incredible race!A special congratulations goes to Bob Miller, Scott Ford and Bill Wells of Team Urban Athlete, who will be doing some travelling in the French Alps this summer, having clinched the Canadian Qualifier spot for the Saab Salomon Mountain-X Race at this year's Storm the Trent. A few review of this nail-biter of a qualifier is available here, courtesy of Pete Cameron of Salomon Canada.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Storm the Trent is SOLD OUT!
Although the 450 spots for the 2008 Axis Gear Storm the Trent presented by Salomon are officially taken, a waiting list will be in effect for the next two weeks, so that we can allow racers not yet registered to fill the inevitable cancellations that will occur between now and Race Day. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please write to info(at)stormevents(dot)ca with your email address and phone number, indicating your team size and the race that you wish to take part in. We will contact you directly if space becomes available.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Storm the Trent Registration Filling up Fast!
Despite the "extended" winter of 2008, registration for this year's Axis Gear Storm the Trent presented by Salomon has seen its strongest start ever, and we do expect to hit full-capacity this year. Be sure to register soon to make certain you have a spot in Canada's largest multi-sport adventure event! Note also that our late entry pricing goes into effect as of April 19th.
Also important to keep in mind is the fact that on-site canoe rentals and Storm Swag sales are likewise starting to reach their maximum numbers. If you need us to reserve a boat for you, or want to take home one of our custom jerseys, make sure to book it soon, because when they're gone - they're gone!
Also important to keep in mind is the fact that on-site canoe rentals and Storm Swag sales are likewise starting to reach their maximum numbers. If you need us to reserve a boat for you, or want to take home one of our custom jerseys, make sure to book it soon, because when they're gone - they're gone!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Saab Salomon Mountain-X Race Canadian Qualifier
The rumours you’ve heard are true - this year’s Storm the Trent “Trek Elite” 8-hour race will represent one-half of the Canadian Qualifier for the 5-day Saab Salomon Mountain-X Race in Savoie Mont Blanc, France! Storm Racing is thrilled to be partnering with Salomon Canada and The Golden Horseshoe Orienteering Club to offer the ultimate adventure racer’s dream vacation; a free team entry and travel package to the French Alps, to compete in one of the most prestigious sporting events on the planet!If you aren’t familiar with the Mountain-X Race and are an adventure sports fanatic, you simply MUST visit www.mxrcanada.ca to watch what is by far the most exciting and inspiring racing movie trailer you’ve ever seen! And while you’re there, check out all the details on this unique two-race qualifying opportunity; made up of the Giant’s Rib Raid on April 12th and the all-new single-day Trek Elite course at Storm the Trent on May 10th. And as if the chance to vie for a free trip to France wasn’t incentive enough; the first ten teams to register for both events will receive Salomon “Fast & Light” jackets for each team member!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Announcing the RockstAR Adventure Race!
Storm Racing is thrilled to be working in partnership with long-time race directing friends Mark & Heather Arnold of Hark Events, as we launch our first-ever joint production; the RockstAR Adventure Race on Saturday July 12th.This all-new event concept features a never-done-before race format and an emphasis on treating racers as the rock stars you are, staged from the Bark Lake Leadership Centre; the mecca of all Ontario AR racecourse sites. Teams of 2 or 3 will face a timed 8-hour multi-sport challenge through the heart of the Haliburton Highlands, then party like rock stars under the cottage country night skies. Registration will open in coming weeks, but complete details are now available at www.racetherockstar.com
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