Race Info

 

About the Race:

The 6th annual Hurtin in Haliburton Gravel Relay Race has become recognized for its relaxed and beginner friendly format featuring a 27km backcountry gravel loop. Participants can expect flowy gravel roads, beautiful scenery, 330m of climbing/lap with the option of racing solo or in teams of two, alternating throughout. We offer a safe and social environment for our growing gravel community with the philosophy that all participants Start Together and Finish Together encouraging participants to build friendships whether on the course, in the pits or at the post-race celebration.

The event is now a weekend long event! Participants can now arrive Friday to pre-ride the course (day pass required), pick up their race kit, meet sponsors and local community partners. Saturday, after a long day in the saddle, participants can celebrate their accomplishments over food, beer and live music.

Schedule:

Race Participants Must:

  • Stay on right side of the road
  • Use a certified bicycle helmet
  • Follow course and park signage
  • Listen for vehicles. No ear buds or head phones allowed on course. 
  • A bicycle with tires 32mm wide or larger is strongly recommended
  • No motorized bicycles allowed

Despite the roads being private, there will be limited traffic so participants are required to adhere to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act regulations for their safety.

Categories:

Solo - Complete as many laps as you can in 8 hours.

Duo - Tag in your teammate so you can take a break while they share in the hurtin’! Each teammate must complete one lap. Only one participant on the course at a time.

 

Chip Timing:

  • Participants must pass under the start/finish banner each lap to have their lap time recorded. 
  • Do not wrap race plates around the bicycle's headtube. The timing chips can be damaged and not properly record lap times.
  • If a participant decides to end their ride early please notify the timing tent. 

Last Lap Cut-Off: For participants' safety no one will be permitted start another lap after 5:00pm. 

The event finishes at 6:00pm, which means any laps completed after 6:00pm are not recorded. Plan your time wisely!

Pit Area:

Click here to learn more about the course. Solo and Duo teams as well as their helpers are encouraged set up a spot to relax, leave their coolers and refuel in the Pit Area. Participants may only receive support in the designated pit area or from volunteers at aid stations.

Waiver:

Please review the Event Liability Waiver you will be required to complete onsite before participating in the event.