There are three parts to the Mindemoya Classic:  a 5.5 km run, a 3 km paddle and a 13 km bike.

You can complete the race by yourself or enter with a team.

Racing by yourself?

Choose the Solo category. You will complete all three parts of the race on your own.

Racing with a team?

Choose a team of two or four, and then decide how your team wants to race:

Choose Relay if you want to divide up the course.

Each team member is responsible for a particular part of the race. Only the paddlers paddle together.

• On a two-person relay, one person runs, both paddle, and the other person bikes.

• On a four-person relay, one person runs, two people paddle, and one person bikes.

Choose Endurance if everyone wants to complete the full course.

Every member of the team runs, paddles and bikes. The team stays together throughout the race.

• A two-person endurance team uses one canoe.

• A four-person endurance team uses two canoes.

We take a moment to recognize top finishers in the following "official" categories.  You are welcome to participate in the Mindemoya Classic with a team that doesn't fit neatly into these boxes, like a team of three, etc.  Most of the awards are given out as draw prizes that anyone can win.

Solo - take on the whole course all on your own.

Teams of 2  - female pairs, male pairs or co-ed

Teams of 4 - must be Co-ed with atleast one member of either gender

Family - Immediate family.  One member of the team must be 12 or younger as of December 31st, 2026.  Open to any number of immediate family members. 

$30 solo       ~       $50 team of 2       ~       $100 team of 4

Event t-shirts are avaialble for purchase on the day of the event for $10.

Payment by cash or etransfer to breakawaymanitoulin.events@gmail.com

This event is run not-for-profit and proceeds will go towards youth sports and cycling on Manitoulin Island.

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1. Display good sportsmanship.  Always.

2. Teams of two can be two female, two male, or co-ed racers but the division is “open”.

3. Ranked teams of four must have at least one member of each gender.

4. One secured personal flotation device is mandatory per paddler.

5. Safety equipment is required for all canoes/kayaks.  PFDs must be properly fitting and worn at all times.

6. Solo racers may paddle a canoe or kayak.  

7. Ranked teams must paddle in canoes with canoe paddles.  

8. Only two paddlers per canoe with the exception of family endurance teams of four if desired.

9. Secured helmets are mandatory for the cycling portion.

10. Bike leg must be completed on only one bike per rider.

11. If you have a team of three or thirty, or somewhere in-between, you're always welcome to enter as an "unranked" team and join in the fun.