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13 juin 2026 @ Val-des-Bois
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Raid Pulse team is thrilled to return to Val-des-Bois for the second year in a row! This magnificent wooded and mountainous region boasts numerous lakes and trails, making it ideal for an adventure race.
It's an exceptional playground for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts. We've already scouted the course and discovered trails for mountain biking, stunning bodies of water (and a few marshes too!), and kilometers of forests and trails for the trekking and orienteering sections. Rest assured, we'll show you this place the Raid Pulse way!
event
Raid Pulse Sprint Adventure Race
Maximum duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Date: June 13, 2026
Location: Val-des-Bois, QC
Approximate distance: 12 to 18 km, between 300 and 500 meters of elevation gain (D+) depending on your route choices
Running/trekking: ~ 4 to 6 km
Canoeing: ~ 3 to 5 km
Mountain biking: ~ 8 to 12 km
Map and compass navigation throughout the race
Advanced checkpoints
schedule
Friday
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm: Registration at the community center, pick up your race kit, Raid Pulse shop
Saturday
7:00 am to 8:30am: Registration at the community center, pick up your race kit, drop off your transition bags
8:25 am: Map distribution
8:45 am: Pre-race meeting
9:00 am: Deadline for dropping off transition bags
9:30 am: Teams called to the starting area, final instructions
9:40 am: Mass start
1:10 pm: Arrival of the last teams and course closure
1:30 pm: Post-race lunch
2:00 pm: Closing ceremony, awards and medal presentation, raffle, and thank yous
Gear and maps
Here is the list of required gear as well as a list of recommended equipment
We use Caltopo to produce custom maps. Here are the maps and instructions used in 2025
The map grid will not be corrected for magnetic declination, but the declination value will be indicated on the map
Magnetic declination: -12°
The declination is NEGATIVE (WEST)
Registration
Please register as soon as possible to allow us to properly plan for attendance
Early bird 10% discount price is auto applied until February 15 (no code required)
Regular price will increase by 10% on June 1st
Registration deadline: June 5, 2026
Youth = under 23 years old
Youth Solo: $75
Adult Solo: $95
Youth Team (both under 23): $150
Adult Team: $190
Parent and Child Team (adult and youth): $170
Plus taxes and registration platform fees
All participants must sign the release forms they will receive by email before arriving on site
Your registration includes:
Color topographic maps and race instructions
Raid Pulse technical clothing
Race logistics: we transport your equipment
Use of race bibs and bike plates
Post-race snack
Post race meal prepared with love (vegetarian option)
Finisher's medal
Closing ceremony with prizes for the winners and gifts from our partners
Photos and results on the website
A memorable day of adventure
Become part of the adventure racing family!
PRIZES and gifts
Thanks to our generous partners, several participation prizes and gifts will be drawn among the participants
It's not uncommon for everyone at Raid Pulse to leave with at least a little something!
A few examples of prizes:
xact nutrition products
USWE backpacks
Keen gift certificates, Val-des-Bois music festival, partner races
Ciele Athletic caps
Registrations for partner races such as Ultra-Trail Harricana, Raid du Saint-Laurent, Wilderness Traverse
And more!
Paddling section
Duo = you must use a canoe
Solo = you must use a kayak
You can bring your own boat
Raid Pulse can provide canoes and/or kayaks, including transport, life jackets, and paddles
Limited quantities and reservations required at registration
Kayak paddles are permitted when canoeing
You can also book a canoe or kayak after registration, subject to availability
Principles, Scoring and Regulations
Raid Pulse provides complete maps with checkpoints (CPs) integrated into the map, as well as race instructions. Here are a few reminders; please consult the Rules page before the event:
Raid Pulse manages the transport of bags, bikes, and watercraft during the event, unless otherwise indicated
It is possible that there may be a bike/watercraft drop-off point before the event; this information will be clearly communicated to you in advance
No aid stations or refuelling will be offered by Raid Pulse on the course; teams must resupply from their bags, which are accessible at certain transition areas
All checkpoints are optional
All transitions are mandatory
Unless otherwise instructed, CPs within a section must be completed within their respective section
The use of "Advanced" CPs allows leading teams to remain on the course for almost the entire allotted time. These CPs involve an additional level of difficulty. They are optional, like all CPs
Team members must remain together at all times (maximum distance of 10 metres). Under no circumstances must you separate
Teams have a maximum of 3 hours and 30 minutes after the official start to cross the finish line. A 10-point penalty will be given for every minute of delay
The winning team will be the one that has accumulated the highest number of points. In the event of a tie, the shortest time will determine the ranking
Exemple:
Team "Ribs" completes the race with 350 pts in 2h45m
Team "Extra sauce" completes the course with 350 pts in 3h15m.
Team "2 Chicken" completes the course with 400 pts in 3h25m
Team "Traditional coleslaw" completes the course with 400 points in 3h40m
The results will therefore be:
2 Chickens
Ribs
Extra sauce
Traditional coleslaw
categories
Female duo
Youth duo
Mixed duo
Parent and child
Open duo
Female solo
Youth solo
Open solo
Categories with fewer than 5 registered teams will not be included in the awards ceremony.
If this occurs, we will notify the teams before the event, and they will be able to choose to change categories.
Lodging
For teams wishing to arrive the day before the race, which we highly recommend, camping is available on the baseball field next to the Community Centre for $15 per night per vehicle.
Reservations are made at the time of registration. You can also purchase them after registering.
