Storm the Trent News

Storm the Trent Registration at 47%

2012-01-28T09:37:00.002-05:00

Registration for this year's Storm the Trent presented by Hi-Tec is already at 47% of capacity. Sign your team up soon to avoid disappointment!

Storm the Trent Voted "Best Adventure Race"

2012-01-16T21:43:00.002-05:00

Our many thanks to all of you who voted Storm the Trent as Eastern Canada's "best adventure race" in the 2011 Get Out There Magazine annual Reader's Choice Awards!

This is the 5th time that STT has been awarded in this category, and we are very grateful for the recognition. We are also very conscious of the fact that with this honour comes the expectation that we will continue to bring you top-quality events, and to that end, we are going all out to make this year's race worthy of your votes. Mark our words - 2012 is going to be a fantastic event!

Where's Storm the Ten?

2011-12-13T22:08:00.006-05:00

Some of you may have noticed the absence of our Storm the Ten race that was previously hosted on this website. Storm the Ten still exists, under a new name - "Storm the 'Scarpment," and it now lives in its own web domain, at www.stormthescarpment.ca

We've given the race a bit of a facelift for 2012, to reflect the format change from a 10-hour to a five or eight-hour event. We'll also be introducing a new military-style obstacle course to the run section, and unveiling an all-new racecourse layout! Canada's only relay-style adventure race, Storm the 'Scarpment is open to solos, tag teams, and teams of 2, 4, 5 or 6.

Registration Now Open!

2011-12-12T09:00:00.004-05:00

Registration for the 2012 Storm the Trent presented by Hi-Tec is now open, and early entry rates are now in effect! These savings are only offered until January 15th, and only the first 500 racers to register will receive this year's race souvenir - an Axis Gear "THuG" (headgear).

Don't forget that Storm the Trent has been completely sold out months in advance for the past three years - you definitely do not want to delay in registering your team!

Welcome Hi-Tec!

2011-11-29T23:06:00.002-05:00

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Hi-Tec Canada, who will be the new presenting sponsor of all events in the Storm Multi-Sport Adventure Series for the 2012 season, including RockstAR, Storm the Trent, the Emergency Services Adventure Race, and Storm the 'Scarpment. Woohoo!

2011-09-23T09:53:00.005-04:00

Watch for details on the 2012 Storm Multi-Sport Adventure Series to be unveiled over the coming months! Registration for all events will open on December 16th.

Storm the Trent - May 12-13, 2012

ESAR - June 16, 2012

RockstAR - July 28, 2012

Storm the Ten - September 15, 2012

5 Years of Storm'ing Kelso...

2011-09-23T09:26:00.003-04:00

It was another awesome day at Kelso Conservation Area, as over 250 racers left it all out on the trails in this the 5th year of Storm'ing the Ten. Final results and lap splits are now available on our results page, along with links to the top finisher photos as well as 1,600+ Race Day images from Mike Was There Photography.

In addition to the friends and family of racers who gave up parts or all of their day to assist, I really want to thank Heather Brown, Patty Van Liefland, Mike Van Den Bosch, Petra U, Paula Zondag, Ursula Tracz, and my awesome family for your amazing support of this and all of our races this year. Thanks Guys!

Lots New at This Year's Storm the Ten!

2011-08-01T19:25:00.007-04:00

Our 5th anniversary year of Salomon Storm the Ten is rapidly approaching on September 17th, and we've got lots in the works to mark the occasion! This year's race will be hosted from an all-new venue within Kelso Conservation Area, which means that we'll be unveiling an all-new racercourse to match. We've also added a team of 5 option to the mix this year, and have a new feature swag item offered to the first 200 racers to register.

Add all this to the other features that make this race a Fall favourite, and the result is one not-to-be-missed event! As of August 1st, registration is already tracking ahead of last year, so don't delay in signing up your team! Visit www.stormevents.ca/stormthe10.htm for all the details and to register soon!

UPDATE - the 2011 racer information package is now available - click here to review it.

Storm the Trent 2011...

2011-05-27T20:47:00.003-04:00

What can we say - it was defintely an event 10 years in the making!

Our heartfelt congratulations to all of you for pushing through one of the worst race-weather years in recent memory! Miserable drizzly rain, temperatures well below seasonable, high winds (especially on Sunday), and just general weather sucky-ness - all directly on the heels of the warmest and sunniest day since last summer (seriously - what was that?!?) Mother Nature was defintely not our friend this time, but over 700 racers soldiered on through the wet and soggy conditions anyway, to make our 10th anniversary year a resounding success!

Want to show your friends and family just how nasty it was? Have a look at the Team RaceDayRush.com video at www.racedayrush.com

RACE RESULTS & PHOTOS
Yep - lots! A server issue delayed the posting of Mike Van Den Bosch's stellar collection of 2,500+ photos, but they are now available at www.stormevents.ca/results.htm, along with results from all three events, as well as top finisher photos taken at the awards ceremonies. Enjoy!

OUR THANKS TO...
Everyone - seriously. There are more people to recognize for making this event what it is today that I can possibly ever hope to fully and properly thank. A quick story to put it into perspective...

Several years ago, I competed in a 5-day stage race hosted in Eastern Quebec and Labrador, where I remember being absolutely blown away by race organization's incredibly loyal following of volunteers and staff. Most of these people would take an entire week of vacation to attend the event, and had been fulfilling their roles for so long that they knew them better than even the organizers did. They had even prepared a tribute song for the Race Directors which they delivered at the awards ceremonies - it was pretty amazing.

Looking back at this weekend's race as well as the many events we've staged over the past few years, I see the same sort of core network of awesome people standing behind our races, and recognize how they have become the key element to making such logistically-challenging and labour-intensive events look virtually seamless. I think about the late night transferring of lanyards from Trek to Hike SPORTident cards, the after-dark course setting, canoe re-setting, set-up and tear-down; the hours spent on a bike or in a safety boat in the rain and wind or out at an on-course checkpoint; the lugging around of bikes, kayaks and paddle bags between transition areas; or of people standing in the cold waiting to welcome teams through the finish line. I think of all the amazing things that this incredible group of friends, family and volunteers do race after race, and I am truly humbled by all the awesomeness...

In addition to this year's stellar crew of Race Day volunteers, I absolutely must acknowledge and thank Heather Brown, Kathie Zeman, Patty Van Liefland, Mark Arnold, Vin Lee, Mike Van Den Bosch, Petra U, Barb Campbell, Mark Roper, Marnie Roper, Fran & Dave Campbell, Paula Zondag, and the entire crew from Highland Wilderness Training. You guys are all amazing beyond words, and I am truly fortunate to have your support year after year. Thank you!!

Sean Roper
Race Director

RockstAR early entry pricing deadline - April 30!

2011-04-16T13:03:00.001-04:00

Less than two weeks left to take advantage of the early entry pricing on the 4-hour or 8-hour racecourses at this year's Saucony RockstAR! Registration is already tracking way ahead of previous years, which is to say that another early sell-out is looking to be highly likely. Sign up soon to avoid disappointment!

2011 Salomon Storm the Trent SOLD OUT!

2011-03-27T11:50:00.003-04:00

As of March 15th, the 10th anniversary edition of Salomon Storm the Trent is officially at full capacity. A waiting list is now in effect - write to "info at stormevents dot ca" if you would like to have your team added.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our next two events on June 18th and July 23rd; the Emergency Services Adventure Race (ESAR) and the RockstAR Adventure Race

Storm the Trent Racer Info Packages Now Available

2011-02-21T17:43:00.007-05:00

This year's Storm the Trent racer information packages are now available, and they include absolutely everything you need to know about the 10th anniversary event. To check out the details around the host site, the Race Day itinerary, the accommodations options, the gear list, notes on this year's racecourse and lots more, click:

here for the "Hike" course package

here for the "Trek" course package

here for the "Trek Elite" package

Registration Over 65% Full at Early Entry Cut-Off

2011-01-31T20:36:00.006-05:00

As of the January 31st early entry cut-off date, registration for the 10th anniversary edition of Salomon Storm the Trent is already over 65% full! Last year's race was completely sold out by early March, and things are well on track for a repeat in 2011. Don't delay - get your team signed up ASAP!

2011 Storm Swag Unveiled

2011-01-09T17:55:00.003-05:00

This year's batch of special-edition tech jerseys are now available for pre-purchase - conveniently offered as an add-on option through the online and offline registration forms. This year's designs commemorate the 10th anniversary year of Storm the Trent, and are designed by our good friends at Axis Gear. Visit the Swag page for further details.

2011 Registration Now Open!

2010-12-08T22:29:00.006-05:00

Our earliest start date yet! Registration for Storm the Trent and Storm the Ten 2011 is now open, and there are lots of great reasons to sign up NOW!

1. Both races were completely sold out in 2010 (Storm the Trent had sold out by early March!)

2. Both races offer limited-time discounted early entry rates

3. Both races feature registration incentives for early sign-up. The first 500 racers to register for Storm the Trent will receive a 10th Anniversary edition gear bag, and the first 200 for Storm the Ten will receive a Running Free race bib belt!

2011 Season Well Underway!

2010-11-17T10:55:00.003-05:00

Although there admittedly haven't been many posts over the past few months, rest assured that planning for 2011 is well on its way, and that the race dates and host sites for Storm the Trent, the Emergency Services Adventure Race, RockstAR and Storm the Ten are all fully locked in for next year. The target registration opening date for all four of these events is December 10th, and each will feature its own limited-time early entry discounts and incentives that you won't want to miss out on! Watch for further details to be unveiled very soon!

Perfect Day at Storm the Ten!

2010-09-20T21:23:00.003-04:00

Our many thanks to the 280 racers who joined us on Saturday for the fourth annual Salomon Storm the Ten - we hope that you had as much fun racing this year's all-new racecourse as we did putting it together! 2010 marked the first time that this event has reached full-capacity registration, and we are thrilled that it continues to build momentum year after year. We are truly grateful for your support in what has been our most successful Storm Racing season ever, and we look forward to bringing you even more racing fun in 2011!

RACE RESULTS - are now available at www.stormevents.ca/results.htm These results include lap times for all teams, as well as a list of the top twenty fastest laps posted over the course of the day. Congratulations go to team Lost and Confused for having the top overall time/lap combination, as well as to Kristen Tamburrino who not only cleaned up in all solo categories, but was also only 9 short minutes behind them for the top overall result amongst all teams!

RACE PHOTOS - our superstar race photographer Mike Van Den Bosch was out in full force as always, capturing over 1,800 photos at various points all over the raceourse. In a lap-based event spanning 10 hours, you just know that he must have snapped your pic at least a couple of times over the course of the day, so check out http://mikewasthere.zoomphoto.ca/event/13367/ to find you or your team's best action shots. All pictures are currently in the process of being indexed by team number to help you find yourself quickly and easily - check back throughout the week as it continues to be updated.

THANK YOU'S - are very much deserved by our incredible Race Day crew who made things run so smoothly. In addition to the stellar team of volunteers we were so very lucky to have donate their time, we would like to thank the members of our core team for their dedication, resourcefulness, and incredible willingness to see the day through to the very end, and make it the best it can be. These include Mark and Heather Arnold of Hark Events, Vin Lee, Patty Van Liefland, Mike Van Den Bosch, Heather Brown, Ursula Tracz, Petra U, Paula Zondag, and my very amazing family! Thanks everyone!!

Salomon Storm the Ten SOLD OUT

2010-09-07T10:11:00.002-04:00

Registration for Storm the Ten on September 18th is now closed due to capacity. A waiting list is available for teams interested in registering - contact us at "info at stormevents dot ca" for more information.

Running Free Pumpkin Summit 8K

2010-08-30T21:28:00.002-04:00

The first annual Pumpkin Summit 8km trail race takes place Sunday October 24th at Milton's Kelso Conservation Area. Race start is at 9:30am, race kit pick-up is available on the 22nd and 23rd at Running Free in Milton.

Late Entry Deadline Approaching Fast!

2010-08-15T19:02:00.003-04:00

September may seem like a long way away, but registration for Salomon Storm the Ten is already starting to fill, with late entry rates going into effect as of midnight on Saturday August 28th. And if the opportunity to save on your entry fees isn't incentive enough, don't forget that the first 200 racers to enter this year's race will receive a custom Storm the Ten bike tool - and they're going very quickly!

This year's race is going to be the most convenient ever, with all watercraft and paddling equipment to be provided on-site at no extra charge - all you'll need to race is your bike and your running shoes! The all-new racecourse for this year is looking fantastic; we are super-excited with how everything is coming together for this incredibly fun event! The new timing software that we'll be the first to use ever in Canada will allow for live lap times to be displayed in real time in the transition zone, and will produce the fastest race results you've ever seen!

Check out www.stormevents.ca/stormthe10.htm for all the details!

S10 Racer Package Now Available

2010-08-05T14:03:00.003-04:00

Racers in the 2010 Salomon Storm the 10 relay adventure race may now refer to the racer information package for all of the September 18th Race Day details. This document provides absolutely everything you need to know, including info on the host site location, directions, Race Day itinerary, transition layout, on-site camping options and notes on this year's all-new racecourse.

Another Awesome RockstAR...

2010-07-30T08:48:00.004-04:00

This year's sold-out Saucony RockstAR saw 300 racers take on the legendary terrain surrounding the Bark Lake Leadership Centre in a battle of strategy and speed, posting some very impressive points scores, and also ROCKING the Rockband stage at the post-race party. We at Storm Racing and Hark Events have a total blast hosting this race, and we are absolutely thrilled with the tremendous growth and support it has seen in only 3 short years. Can't wait for 2011!

RESULTS - are available at http://racetherockstar.com/Whats_New.html/?p=231, including split times for all teams. Many thanks to SPORTident guru Valerie Meyer for her assistance in getting these together!

PHOTOS - are available at http://mikewasthere.zoomphoto.ca/event/13053/ As always, our thanks to Mike Van Den Bosch for capturing the event in photos so perfectly.

THANK YOU's - are definitely owed to our amazing Race Day crew, who truly make this race rock. We are forever grateful to our core team of Vin Lee, Patty Van Liefland, Drew Dancy, Ursula Tracz and Marissa Schroder; our Partners in Rock at Bark Lake - Bonnie, Melissa, and the campers in the Leaders in Training program; our safety team Scott, Deanna and Dave from Highland Wilderness Training; and the biggest RockstARs of them all - our awesome crew of volunteers who made the whole day possible! Thank you!!

2010 RockstAR SOLD OUT!

2010-06-22T23:16:00.008-04:00

As of June 24th, the 2010 Saucony RockstAR adventure race is now completely sold out! A waiting list has been started should there be any team cancellations between now and July 20th. Write to info@stormevents.ca for more information.

Storm Racing and Hark Events would like to thank our racers for their support in growing this unique new event format from a 60-person race in 2008, to over 300 this year! See you at Bark Lake!

40% off all Salomon gear this Thursday June 17th!!

2010-06-12T17:34:00.002-04:00

Check out Get Out There Magazine's Reader Appreciation Night this Thursday, June 17th at Toronto's Salomon Store in the new Shops at Don Mills, and take advantage of savings of 40% off on all Salomon shoes, apparel and gear! You must RSVP to take advantage of the discount - write to rsvp@getouttheremag.com

Awesome Weekend at Salomon Storm the Trent!

2010-05-22T12:43:00.003-04:00

650 intrepid racers, a dedicated and selfless army of race staff, safety personnel and volunteers, a kick-ass host site, and some pretty sweet weather (well, for the most part anyway). All of these elements added up to another spectacular weekend of Storming the Trent! Our biggest event to-date (and quite possibly the largest adventure race ever held in Canada), this year's Storm will be pretty tough to top, and will set the tone as we begin preparations for our 10th anniversary in 2011!

RESULTS - are now available at www.stormevents.ca/results.htm

PHOTOS - thousands of them! Check them out and find your team's best finish line shots at http://mikewasthere.zoomphoto.ca/events/

VIDEO - the best STT vid yet! Check out all the great footage captured by Team RaceDayRush.com from both the Saturday and Sunday events at www.racedayrush.com

THANK YOU'S - may seem like a given, but we are seriously indebted to some seriously amazing people, including the staff at Golden Beach Resort, Mark Arnold of Hark Events, Mike Van Den Bosch, Patty Van Liefland, Drew Dancy, Steve Rawlinson, Heather Brown, Kathie Zeman, Angus Doughty, Team Running Free, The Highlands Wilderness Training Institute, the Harwood and Roseneath Fire Departments, my awesome family, and our incredible crew of volunteers!

Special Offer on Intrepid Map Board

2010-04-15T21:51:00.006-04:00

The new and improved Intrepid AR Mapboard is a must-have for adventure racing and MTB orienteering. Full 360-degree rotation allows for ease of map reading while on your bike, and the rigid map board enables you to navigate quickly and safely. The board is mounted centre on your handlebars to allow maximum clearance for rider hands and arms, and the single point mount leaves more room for lights, odometer etc.

Features:
- 360 degree rotation mount bracket is constructed from lightweight machined aluminum with durable powder coating
- The 9"x 9" or 11"x 11" rigid board has an integrated clear map protector (with strong velcro attachments)
- Only 12mm of bar mounting space required. Fits 25.4mm - 31.8mm flat and riser bars
- Lightweight design and materials

Special offer for Storm racers!
- one unit @ $70.00
- two units @ $120.00
(shipping & taxes extra)

For more information or to place an order, contact Mark Honsberger at "intrepidhons at rogers dot com"

Race Training & Skills Clinics

2010-04-03T22:12:00.002-04:00

Hark Events
Sunday April 18, Milton (starts at 12:30pm)
Navigation Clinic

Sunday May 2, Milton (navigation clinic starts at 8:00am, paddling/MTB clinic starts at 1:00pm)
Adventure Racing Crash Course (navigation, paddling and mountain biking for AR)

Sunday May 30, Milton (navigation clinic starts at 8:00am, paddling/MTB clinic starts at 1:00pm)
Adventure Racing Crash Course (navigation, paddling and mountain biking for AR)

Running Free
Thursday April 8, Markham (starts at 6:00pm)
Introduction to Adventure Racing seminar

DontGetLost.ca
Saturday April 3, Hamilton
Navigation Clinics

Trailhead Kingston
Saturday May 1, Kingston
Intro to Adventure Racing Clinic

Storm the Trent is now SOLD OUT!

2010-03-09T19:23:00.006-05:00

Spring is so close you can feel it, and with the changing weather has come a monster surge in registrations for the 9th annual Salomon Storm the Trent. As of Tuesday March 9, the race is now sold out. The year's race will be our biggest ever, with over 600 participants set to hit the start line over the course of the May 15-16 weekend!

Salomon Storm the Trent now 75% full!

2010-02-16T23:38:00.007-05:00

Registration for Salomon Storm the Trent has once again started off at record pace, with 75% of the available spots having already been filled at the time of the early entry cut-off. With the return of our full-weekend race format this year we'll be able to accommodate more racers than ever before, but a registration cap will still have to be imposed. Register your team soon to avoid missing out!

2010 Storm Swag Now Available

2010-01-14T10:49:00.009-05:00

While we were admittedly a little slow out of the gates getting these finalized, samples of our 2010 Storm Swag can now be viewed by clicking here. We're experimenting with some new cuts, designs and screening methods this year, and we're really excited to offer what we think are some pretty cool looking custom-sublimated jerseys at a very reasonable price! As always, thanks go to our friends at Axis Gear, who are by far the best in the business of custom apparel - check out their design gallery at www.axisgear.ca

RockstAR Registration Now Open

2010-01-14T10:39:00.005-05:00

Canada's rocking-est adventure race experience! Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Saucony RockstAR, with early entry pricing in effect until May 1st for both the 4-hour and 8-hour races. Given that last year's event QUADRUPLED in size over 2008, we're definitely expecting another sell-out crowd for Year 3 at the Bark Lake Leadership Centre. Click here to sign up now and ensure that your team makes the guest list!

Adventure Racing Wrap-Up Party

2009-12-21T16:13:00.009-05:00

Be sure to join Hark Events on Saturday January 16th for a 2009 end-of-season wrap-up and 2010 kick-off at Firepower Training in Milton. You can even make a training day of it by taking part in the Don'tGetLost.ca "Icebreaker" snowshoe orienteering event starting at 1:00pm near Rocky Ridge Camp (a short drive from Firepower Training), and then join other members of the AR community for a fun social evening starting at 6:00pm. Click here for event details, ticket information, and directions to Firepower. This is a licensed event, with changerooms and shower facilities on-site. Hope to see you there!

2010 Storm Registration Now Open!

2009-12-03T14:56:00.006-05:00

Registration for the 2010 Storm Multi-Sport Adventure Series is now open! Early registration discounts will be offered until February 15th, enabling teams to save $10/racer off of their entry fees. And as an added incentive to register early, the first 400 entrants into Storm the Trent will be given a free Storm first aid kit, while the first 200 racers to sign up for Storm the "10" will receive a Storm bike tool!

Don't forget that last year's Storm the Trent was completely sold out in just over two months - give yourself and your teammates the gift of a guaranteed spot in the 2010 event by signing up today!

2010 Race Dates!

2009-10-17T11:04:00.004-04:00

Storm Racing and Hark Events have finalized their 2010 race schedule, and it looks like this:

Salomon Storm the Trent - May 15-16, 2010
We'll be returning to our 2-day race weekend format to accommodate even more racers next year, with the "Trek" and "Trek Elite" events scheduled for Saturday, and our beginner-friendly "Hike" course to take place on the Sunday. Watch for host site details to be posted soon!

ESAR - Saturday June 19, 2010
The eight annual edition of the Emergency Services Adventure Race will be staged on all-new ground in 2010, and will feature both the regular ESAR as well as the more compact "ESAR-Lite" racecourses staged from an amazing new host site!

Saucony RockstAR - Saturday July 24, 2010
Year 3 of this awesome new race concept will be even bigger and better in 2010, and with the unbelievable 400% increase in registration we saw this year, you'll definitely want to sign up early so that you don't miss out!

Salomon Storm the Ten - Saturday Sept. 18, 2010
Canada's first and only relay-style adventure race, hosted alongside the magnificent Niagara Escarpment. If you liked the course adjustments we made in 2009, just wait to see what we've got in the works for next year!

It's Fall - Time for Raid the Hammer!

2009-10-17T10:56:00.004-04:00

On Sunday November 8, check out the 10th Anniversary edition of the Salomon Dontgetlost.ca Raid The Hammer adventure run. It's going to be an epic "East meets West" race through the City of Hamilton from the Redhill Valley along the Niagara Escarpment to the Dundas Valley. Teams of three can expect lots of climbing, tough route choices, and some gnarly running (with surprisingly few roads) through the "Raid" (about 25km) and "Enduro" (about 10km) course options.

Next Up - Saucony Trek or Treat!

2009-10-02T13:18:00.002-04:00

Don't miss Canada's only Halloween-themed night trail running event on Friday October 16th, hosted by our good friends at Hark Events. This 5km or 10km trail run through the Lions Valley trails in Oakville is always a ton of fun, featuring on-course haunters and a section routed through a real cemetary, free pumpkins for the first 100 registered racers, best costume prizing, and even a "Creepy Mile" event for the little ones! Check out all the details at trekortreat.ca

Salomon Storm the 10 Post-Race Review

2009-10-02T10:45:00.004-04:00

Awesome weather, awesome people...awesome day!! What more can be said about this year's Storm the Ten? Race conditions were absolutely ideal, and judging by the comments we've received and the smiling faces we saw, the course adjustments made to last year's event were definitely well-received. If you have any feedback that you'd like to share with us as we begin planning for next year, please feel free to send it to "info at stormevents dot ca"

PHOTOS - are available now at mikewasthere.zoomphoto.ca - over 1,300 of them in fact! Our race photographer extraordinaire Mike Van Den Bosch is very thorough in ensuring that each racer is captured on camera at some point throughout the day, so be sure to scroll through to find your perfect Race Day moment!

VIDEO - Be sure to check out the latest training videos posted to RaceDayRush.com, which feature some amazing footage of this year's Storm the Ten, caught by Team RaceDayRush as they hammered their way to the top spot in the Men's Tag Team division!

THANK-YOU'S - definitely need to go to Mark & Heather Arnold of Hark Events, Mike Van Den Bosch, Bob Myles, Patty Van Liefland, Paula Zondag, my entire family and our amazing crew of volunteers for all their incredible support throughout the event. Thanks team!!

Salomon Storm the Ten Starting to Fill...

2009-08-17T22:35:00.006-04:00

Registration for the 2009 Salomon Storm the Ten at Kelso Conservation Area is now over 70% full - please don't delay in registering your team! On-site canoe rentals are now fully-booked, and race jerseys are selling quickly as well. Sign up now!

The racer information package for this year's event is now available, and it provides all the details on how the race works, the Race Day itinerary, host site information, and general racecourse notes. And don't forget that volunteer discounts (or rebates for teams already registered) are offered in exchange for referrals of Race Day volunteers. Contact us at "info" at stormevents.ca for more information.

RockstAR ROCKS Bark Lake!

2009-07-28T19:46:00.002-04:00

The 2009 Saucony RockstAR was a massive success, and in spite of the uncooperative weather, there were more smiling faces at the finish line and good cheer at the awards ceremonies than we've ever seen in 8 years of race production! Congratulations to overall 8-hour racecourse winners Beowulf for their impressive 1400-point total, and to team Oh Brothers who picked up 780 points to take the win on the 4-hour course. Full race results are now available at www.racetherockstar.com

PHOTOS - our many thanks to ace photographer Mike Van Den Bosch, who not only snapped over 1,000 Race Day pics, but also assisted us in retrieving a team that got caught out on course after dark. Mike's photos are all available at http://mikewasthere.zoomphoto.ca/events/

VIDEO - Team RaceDayRush.com took some awesome video out on the racecourse while also taking the win in their mens pairs race category - check it out at www.racedayrush.com

THANK YOU'S - Storm Racing and Hark Events are forever indebted to our absolutely amazing Race Day crew for their tireless efforts throughout the whole of Race Weekend. They were too many in number to name here, but props definitely need to go to Bonnie Anderson and everyone at the Bark Lake Leadership Centre, Scott Hembruff and his Highlands Wilderness Training team, Andrew Cameron, Patty Van Liefland, Drew Dancy, Ursula Tracz, Mike Van Den Bosch, and our amazing Youth Facilitators in Training group for all that they did to make this race rock!

Team ATP/Salomon Invited to the World Stage

2009-07-14T21:38:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to Team ATP/Salomon who earned a place at this year's Adventure Racing World Championships, after a win at the Untamed New England 3-day race this past weekend. ATP/Salomon was one of two Canadian teams that secured entries to the annual Championship event, that will take place this November on the Estoril Coast of Portugal.

Saucony RockstAR Now SOLD OUT!

2009-07-14T21:17:00.002-04:00

The second annual Saucony RockstAR is now completely sold out! Our thanks to the over 100 teams who will be joining the rock show at Bark Lake on July 25th - we'll see you there!

Saucony RockstAR over 75% full!

2009-06-08T19:17:00.004-04:00

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!

New Salomon Retail Store!

2009-05-21T21:55:00.006-04:00

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

Salomon Storm the Trent - what a day!

2009-05-14T23:51:00.001-04:00

It was definitely one for the record books! Not only did this year's race draw the most racers to ever attend an adventure race in Ontario; sell out at the fastest rate in eight years; see more non-motorized boats on Stoco Lake than may have ever been recorded; but it also represented the wettest, muddiest, sloppiest, most rain-soaked event we've ever held!!

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!

Salomon Storm the Trent is now SOLD OUT!

2009-03-14T23:34:00.003-04:00

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.

Salomon Storm the Trent Now 80% Full!

2009-03-06T20:59:00.000-05:00

Registration for this year's Salomon Storm the Trent has started off at a record pace, with eighty percent of the 500 available spaces already filled! Be it the lure of Salomon-sponsored prizing for top finishers, the all-new racecourses and the new resort-style host site, the return to our traditional "straight-time" race format, or the all-round good times racers have come to expect from this annual rite of Spring, it seems fairly likely that this year's race will reach full capacity once again. Register soon to avoid disappointment!

2009 Registration Now Open!

2009-01-10T10:10:00.003-05:00

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!

Racecourse Re-Design for Storm the 10

2008-12-11T20:03:00.006-05:00

Watch for a new course layout to be unveiled at the 2009 Salomon Storm the Ten, designed to minimize transitions per lap and maximize on-course enjoyment! We at Storm Racing continue to be blown away by all that Milton's Kelso Conservation Area offers us in staging Canada's only relay-style adventure race, and we can't wait to return for Year 3 as we prepare for even bigger and better things to come. Watch for more details to be posted throughout the year!

In the meantime, check out the new race video!

RockstAR Returns!

2008-12-11T20:01:00.004-05:00

Take it from those who were there - Saucony RockstAR is the new "MUST DO" adventure race event! On July 25, 2009, we will rock you once again - this time with both 4-hour and 8-hour race options, designed to suit teams of all levels. We'll be cranking things up another notch at the Bark Lake Leadership Centre to exceed the standard set at last year's inaugural event, which was unanimously voted by the organizing team of Storm Racing and Hark Events as "the most 'funnest' race we've ever produced."

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

2008-12-11T19:51:00.004-05:00

For 2009, Canada's largest adventure sports event will take on a whole new region; feature three all-new racecourses hosted from a resort setting; and will return to the traditional "straight-time" (ie. not points-based) race format of years past. As always, solo racers and teams of 2 or 4 will have the choice of three separate events, custom-designed to suit a wide range of skill and ability levels, but without the set time limits imposed at the 2008 event. Race options will include:

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

2008-12-11T19:46:00.006-05:00

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!

"The Ten"...Over 250 Racers and Growing!

2008-09-23T20:24:00.004-04:00

Storm the Ten 2008 - what an awesome day! If you guys were having even HALF as much fun as it looked like you were having, then our objectives when we created this race were more than exceeded! It was both inspiring and rewarding to watch each of you tackle this racecourse with such energy and enthusiasm, and consider ourselves extremely fortunate for the opportunity to stage this event and have it so well-received. Our many thanks for your support of this new race concept; we will definitely be doing it again in 2009!

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.

Over 450 Racers Storm the Trent in Warsaw...

2008-05-20T20:52:00.005-04:00

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.

Storm the Trent is SOLD OUT!

2008-04-18T12:11:00.002-04:00

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.

Saab Salomon Mountain-X Race Canadian Qualifier

2008-02-18T19:59:00.009-05:00

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!

Announcing the RockstAR Adventure Race!

2008-02-03T10:34:00.001-05:00

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