Halifax Search and Rescue's Eco-Endurance Challenge (E2C)
- Date Sun 4th May 2025
- Location Halifax, NS
- Price $84.22 - $111.53
- Races 5 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Halifax Search and Rescue's Eco-Endurance Challenge (E2C) on Sunday, May 4, 2025! Set in the stunning Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area, this unique event invites teams of two or more to test their navigation skills while exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Halifax. Participants can choose between a 4 or 8-hour challenge to visit as many checkpoints as possible, competing for the highest point total or the fastest return to the starting point at the Maskwa Aquatics Club parking lot.
This year's E2C coincides with the exciting Wild Lakes 10K race, where you might catch a glimpse of other racers as you trek through the woods. Plus, don’t forget to bring your Star Wars gear to celebrate May 4th in style! With all profits supporting the life-saving efforts of the Halifax Regional Search and Rescue team, this event promises not only an exhilarating experience but also a chance to give back to the community. Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, teamwork, and adventure!
This year's E2C coincides with the exciting Wild Lakes 10K race, where you might catch a glimpse of other racers as you trek through the woods. Plus, don’t forget to bring your Star Wars gear to celebrate May 4th in style! With all profits supporting the life-saving efforts of the Halifax Regional Search and Rescue team, this event promises not only an exhilarating experience but also a chance to give back to the community. Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, teamwork, and adventure!
Organiser's Description
Urban Trail Racing is excited to host the return of Halifax Search and Rescue's E2C after a 5 year hiatus! Being fellow Search and Rescue members we know how much fun it is to get out into the woods to put your navigation skills to work.
This year we're in Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area. For being on a bus route this is some very remote wilderness! We kick off from Maskwa Aquatics Club parking lot and head into this amazing wilderness area. To make the experience even more magical the Wild Lakes 10K race will be happening at the same time! You may see some racers on some of the trails while you're out there!
Teams of two or more have a fixed time (4 or 8 hours) to visit as many of the checkpoints as possible. The winner of the event is the team that obtains the highest point total within the specified time, or is the fastest to return to the start after visiting all the markers on the course.All profits from the Eco-Endurance Challenge are used to support the life-saving activities of Halifax Regional Search and Rescue team.
This year the race is on Sunday, so that means May 4th memes! Star Wars gear is encouraged.Race Details:A formal Participant's guide will be sent out mid April with all of your race essentials.If you are planning on registering for the event please do not research the area or go onsite until after the day of the race. Maps will be provided 1 hour before race start.There are options for Map & Compass only, Open (GPS or Map & Compass), or active SAR Members.Onsite medical support will be provided by Halifax Search & Rescue Medical teams.Each team must have 2 compasses (or GPS if doing Open event), 2 whistles, sufficient water and snacks. Equipment checks will be completed on Race Morning.Trail stewards from Friends of Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes will be volunteering to help with directions.Funds raised beyond costs will be donated to Halifax Search & Rescue and Friends of Blue Mountain Birch Cove LakesAs with all of our races we will be supporting Halifax Search & Rescue through donations.
This year we're in Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area. For being on a bus route this is some very remote wilderness! We kick off from Maskwa Aquatics Club parking lot and head into this amazing wilderness area. To make the experience even more magical the Wild Lakes 10K race will be happening at the same time! You may see some racers on some of the trails while you're out there!
Teams of two or more have a fixed time (4 or 8 hours) to visit as many of the checkpoints as possible. The winner of the event is the team that obtains the highest point total within the specified time, or is the fastest to return to the start after visiting all the markers on the course.All profits from the Eco-Endurance Challenge are used to support the life-saving activities of Halifax Regional Search and Rescue team.
This year the race is on Sunday, so that means May 4th memes! Star Wars gear is encouraged.Race Details:A formal Participant's guide will be sent out mid April with all of your race essentials.If you are planning on registering for the event please do not research the area or go onsite until after the day of the race. Maps will be provided 1 hour before race start.There are options for Map & Compass only, Open (GPS or Map & Compass), or active SAR Members.Onsite medical support will be provided by Halifax Search & Rescue Medical teams.Each team must have 2 compasses (or GPS if doing Open event), 2 whistles, sufficient water and snacks. Equipment checks will be completed on Race Morning.Trail stewards from Friends of Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes will be volunteering to help with directions.Funds raised beyond costs will be donated to Halifax Search & Rescue and Friends of Blue Mountain Birch Cove LakesAs with all of our races we will be supporting Halifax Search & Rescue through donations.
Halifax Search and Rescue's Eco-Endurance Challenge (E2C)