- Ville-Marie, Témiscamingue, Québec, Canada
The Témiscamingue International Endurance Aventure Raid
Date of the next edition: 8-9-10 September 2023
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2023 trailer
First Raid Témiscamingue TV Show
Here is the TV show of the first Raid Témiscamingue which was organized during the pandemic period with a limited group of athletes with family teams who had the chance to test their health, their morale and their team spirit by discovering the fabulous wilderness of Témiscamingue.
An adventurer's paradise
Témiscamingue
Témiscamingue is a resource region characterized by its vast expanses of forest, farmlands, numerous lakes and rivers, diverse fauna, and the quality of its landscapes. The forestry industry, agriculture, vacation resorts, and nature-based recreational tourism activities have flourished thanks to the region’s rich natural resources. The territory is a true paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of wide-open spaces!
- 7,500 lakes and rivers (huge waterway potential)
- 54 outfitters
- 4 zecs
- Lac-Malakisis Ecological Reserve
- 4 biodiversity reserves
- 5 “great lakes”
Concept behind the Raid
In teams of two, participants will have three days to navigate by map and compass a course of more than 160 km while kayaking, biking, trekking, adventure swimming, and completing rope challenges!
The Raid international Témiscamingue will begin on Friday afternoon with a Youth Raid. The 25 youth teams will be paired with 25 adult teams to start the race.
The race will be supplemented by a variety of events, beginning with a grand opening ceremony on Thursday evening and ending with a festive banquet on Sunday. Four days of activities for an exceptional Témiscamienne experience. This event will be held in the heart of the Anishinaabe territory, making it a showcase for Indigenous culture thanks to a close partnership with local First Nations communities.
Distance Raid International Témiscamingue
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Walking-running on trails, in rivers and in the forest
Race or trek across a mix of on-trail and off-trail sections using a compass to guide you!
Orientering (marked and unmarked trail routes)
Competency with a map and compass is essential for a successful Raid Témiscamingue!
Mountain biking
Mountain biking offers access to the best panoramic views of the region, as long as you’re ready and willing to carry the bike on your shoulders!
Canoe
Canoeing is a traditional and typically Canadian activity that is an absolute must for Endurance Aventure raids.
Témiscamingue is home to navigable lakes and rivers that seem to stretch forever…
Swimming in rivers or lake
That’s right, at Endurance Aventure, we like to get wet! Swimming, regardless of the water temperature, will be a key part of the Raid Témiscamingue!
Rope challenges (zip line, rappelling, slackline)
Participants will be amazed by the spectacular views—sometimes high, sometimes wide—as they tackle the rope challenges!
© SEPAQ – Parc Opemican
Many other surprises!
Raid Témiscamingue, a rugged course full of surprises!
Raid Témiscamingue takes place in a wonderful natural setting!
The Youth Raid
“New this year: The Youth Raid will offer local teens a unique sporting experience on their home turf. The 25 teams of two youth aged 13 to 17 will need to show resilience and push past their limits! A classroom campaign will be launched in schools across the area to encourage participants and volunteers to come forward and to promote healthy lifestyle habits. Not only will the teens be encouraged to prepare for and compete in the race, they’ll also be involved in the overall Raid as participants, volunteers or supporters.“
Kathleen Bélanger-Julien, participant in last year’s Raid and native of Témiscamingue, will act as youth ambassador.
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Technical information
SCHEDULE
- Thursday evening, September 8, 2023, in Moffet
- Registration (distribution of race number, canoe, roadbook)
- Opening ceremony
- Camping is optional in Moffet
- Friday, September 8, 2023, in Latulipe
- Start of D1 Youth Raid and International Raid
- Camping is mandatory in Moffet
- Saturday, September 9, 2023
- Start of D2 Raid International Témiscamingue
- Camping is mandatory in Fugèreville
- Sunday, September 10, 2023
- Start of D3 Raid International Témiscamingue
- Closing ceremony and banquet in Angliers
- Camping is optional in Angliers
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Support team
Role of assistants:
- Each team must have at least one assistant!
- Provide energy supplies (each team is responsible for its own food)
- Prepare equipment for transitions
- Have a vehicle to transport sports equipment to transition points (canoes, bikes, etc.)
- Boost team morale
- Assist with navigation, tactics and logistics
- Help ensure transitions are quick
- Help make decisions and manage rest time
Required equipment
Compulsory equipment per person for the bicycle section
Les places à rabais sont limitées à 3 équipes.
Participants who reside in Témiscamingue get a 50% discount. Contact Endurance Aventure for details. Discounted places are limited to 3 teams.
Only 50 places available, that is 25 teams of 2 riders! So register quickly…
Registration includes
- 4 nights at a campsite (2 mandatory)
- 1 technical garment per runner
- 1 T-shirt for the assistant
- 3 banquet tickets
- Loan of 1 canoe with PFDs and paddles
- Garment for finishers
- Medal for finishers
- Prizes for winners
- A basket of local Témiscamingue goodies
- Real-time tracking of your race via satellite
- Team pictures
Refund policy
- Until March 31: 50% refundable
- Until May 31: 30% refundable
- As of June 30: Non-refundable
- *The TriReg service fees are not refundable
Required equipment
At all times
Mandatory equipment per person at all times (from start to finish)
- Whistle
- Headlamp
- Survival blanket
- First-aid kit
- Waterproof bag with warm change of clothes (top and bottom)
- Compass
Canoeing
Mandatory equipment for the canoe section
- 1 canoe (Canoes are provided by the organization. They come with 2 paddles and 2 lifejackets (PFDs). If you prefer kayak paddles or your own lifejacket, bring them with you.)
- 1 easy-to-toss throw bag with 15 metres of floating rope per team, for water safety
- 1 water safety knife
- Approved lifejacket (PFD–caution: self-inflating or inflatable PFDs are not permitted)
Biking
Compulsory equipment per person for the bicycle section
- Mountain biking
- Approved bicycle helmet (Also required for rope challenge sections)
- Front bike light
- Rear red flashing light
In the air!
Mandatory equipment for the ropes section
- 2 complete sets of equipment per team
- Climbing harness
- 2 lanyards (made of 3 meters of climbing rope of minimum 9 mm in diameter) and 2 simple carabiners
- A bicycle or climbing helmet
A little extra!
Recommended equipment
Many unexpected things can happen during a Raid, so we recommend the following articles:
- Dry change of clothes
- Food to refuel your body
Témiscamingue awaits you on September 11, 2021!
Témiscamingue, an outdoor adventurer’s paradise!
The organization
“The Raid Témiscamingue is a collective project organized by the Société de développement du Témiscamingue and the MRC du Témiscamingue in collaboration with the Endurance Aventure team. The project already brings together some twenty partners who work together to make it an exceptional and inclusive event in the Temiscamingue region.
Contact us to join as a partner in this daring race in an exceptional territory!
Finally, what links all the links in this great project is, of course, passion! Passion for sports, for the outdoors, for adventure and strong emotions.
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FAQs
A Raid requires careful preparation and raises many questions. Here are some answers!
Do I need an assistant?
Yes, each team must have at least one assistant with a vehicle to transport equipment between transitions.
Can I have more than one assistant?
Yes, it’s strongly recommended, not to mention much more pleasant for the assistant!
Is the canoe provided by the organization?
Is the canoe provided by the organization?
When will we receive the course maps?
You will receive the maps and roadbooks at the same time as your race number at registration.
Can we wear a smart watch?
No, only regular watches are accepted as GPS devices are not allowed.
Is GPS allowed?
No, GPS is not allowed.
What is the assistant’s role?
The assistant prepares the race equipment, transports the equipment between transition points (canoeing, biking, etc.). They can give advice on race strategies.
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Raid Témiscamingue takes place in a wonderful natural setting
Push yourself and cross the finish line as a united team.
The Raid International Témiscamingue is a 150-km race in the wilderness that combines swimming, mountain biking, running, canoeing and, of course, other surprise rope activities. Navigation is by map and compass only!
The course
Participants must reach various checkpoints located in the region’s most spectacular sites.
The challenges
Running, trekking, mountain biking, canoeing and climbing will be the travel modes through this pristine, wilderness environment.
The athletes
The Raid is completed in teams of two. Participants will navigate the course as a duo and will have to dig deep and tap all their strength to achieve this extraordinary feat.
Video summary of the first Raid Aventure Témiscamingue 2021
Contact us
Write to us if you have any questions or simply want to be added to our mailing list!
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