2024 FAQ – Most Common Questions
1. What is the refund policy this year? Should we have to cancel the event, Free Deferral to the next in person event will be offered. However, there are no refunds available if participants wish to cancel their registration.
2. Will there still be a fabulous lunch as in previous years?
7km: There will be a table of cold snacks just for you, including bagels, cookies, granola bars and fruit.
14-56km: Your lunch is included in your race registration. There will be a delicious chicken stew and vegan lentil stew as well as salads, fruit and buns.
Lunch will be served from 11am and is available all day.
Please bring your own bowl/plate and cutlery
*There will be no extra meals available on race day for spectators, however, you may order for them at registration. The cost is $20.
General FAQ
- Is there a cap on registrations? May I register on race day?
- Where is the race kit and bib pickup?
- May I camp there?
- May I drive my vehicle on Reserve roads?
- Is TLC walker friendly?
- What timing system will you be using?
- Does everyone start their race at the same time?
- Will the course be closed to traffic?
- What are the locations of the Aid Stations?
- What are the locations of the porta-potties?
- Are the trails flat and smooth?
- What if it rains. Is there a rain date?
- Can I have support on the course?
- Is there a cut-off time?
- What if I have to dropout?
- What do I do if I get injured?
- Are the results posted at the start/finish on race day?
- I am entered in the race, but recently suffered an injury. Can I defer my entry until next year or give it to someone else this year?
- I would love to help out. Do you need volunteers?
- Are dogs allowed on the Reserve?
- Are there finisher medals and awards?
- Is there a cut-off date for race t-shirts?
- What are the age limits for the event?
1. Is there a cap on registrations? There is a cap of 700 runners. Online registration closes on Tuesday July 2 nd at 11.59pm We will offer race day registration (cash only) if our cap isn’t reached. Race distances may be changed up until 30 minutes before your event.
2. Where is the race kit and bib pickup? Race kit pickup is between 6:30am and 8:30am on Saturday July 6th at the Start/Finish line.
3. May I camp there? There is one camping area. Sites are not individually delineated. Pick your spot. First come, first served. Please be as compact as possible. You may park next to your tent. We will supply drinking water and porta potties, however there will be no hydro and no firepits. Camping is $20 per person per night for adults, payable on registration. Children under 16 are free. You may swim at the beach on Clear Lake if you wish. Note – this is the only beach that participants and spectators may swim at. Please note our Dog Policy.
4. May I drive my vehicle on Reserve roads? To keep congestion down to a minimum we ask that you do not drive your vehicle on any of the Reserve roads. This applies to spectators also. They may walk or mountain bike if they wish.
5. Is TLC walker friendly? Yes it is. You may register for the 7k or 14k races, and walk the course. Leave plenty of room for the runners to pass you. Walkers will also receive a t-shirt (if you sign up before June 1st). As it will take you longer to get to the aid stations, we suggest that you carry lots of fluids.
6. What timing system will you be using? We will be using CHIP timing for all the races.
7. Does everyone start their race at the same time? Starts will be staggered as follows: 56km/42 km-8:00am, 28km-8:10am, 14km (Wave 1-8:20am, Wave 2-8:30am, Wave 3-8:40am). 7km begins at 9:00am and may include a wave start if numbers warrant. Pre-Race Instructions for 14-56 km events will be at 7:30 a.m. Pre-Race Instructions for 7 km event will be at 8:50 a.m. We will send out the 14km runners in 3 waves to minimize congestion. You may enter any of these waves as all results will be combined to determine award winners.
8. Will the course be closed to traffic? No. You can expect vehicles on any of the roads. None of the road sections are heavily travelled and we will have signs to warn motorists of your presence.
9. What are the locations of the Aid Stations? Full aid stations are at 4.4 kms, 11.4 kms and the Start/Finish. There will also be a water only aid station at 9.2 kms at Buck Lake. The fully stocked aid stations will have electrolyte, water, pop, sweet & salty snacks, fruit and ice. There will also be an unmanned aid station for the 7 km runners at the 3.5 km mark.
10. What are the locations of the portapotties? There will be plenty of porta-potties on site: At the start/finish area, the camping area and at each of the aid stations.
11. Are the trails flat and smooth? Not really. It is a rolling course and for most of it you are either going up or down. Most of the trails provide good footing and plenty of room for passing. Some have rocks and roots. There are a few creek crossings and likely some mud in other areas. The nimble should stay dry! Limberlost is considered one of the more challenging courses in the Ontario Ultra Series. When deciding which race to enter, we suggest that you keep that in mind.
12. What if it rains? Is there a rain date? We run, rain or shine.
13. Can I have support on the course? As it is a 14km loop with three aid stations it is probably not necessary to have a support crew out there. Sorry, no pacing. There will be a tent at the Start/Finish that is specifically for drop bags
14. Is there a cut-off time? For the 56 k race, your last loop must start before 7 hours (3:00pm). For most people, ultra running is about going out there to complete the event. Don’t push yourself beyond what your body can safely handle. We reserve the right to pull you from the course if we feel that it is medically unsafe for you to continue. On race day we will have qualified medical people who can make that decision.
15. What if I have to drop out? If possible, drop out at one of the Aid Stations. We can give you a ride back to the start/finish area in the next sweep vehicle. You must let the medical team know that you are dropping out of your race.
16. What do I do if I get injured? If this happens between Aid Stations, stay where you are. Let another runner know that you will need assistance. We will have several qualified medical personnel on the course, and will get to you quickly. We take runner safety and first aid very seriously and have an effective Emergency Plan in place.
17. Are the results posted at the start/finish on race day? The timing company will have a QR code displayed at the finish line for you to access the results page.
18. I am entered in the race, but recently suffered an injury. Can I defer my entry until next year or give it to someone else this year? We’re sorry. Unfortunately, entries are non-refundable. However, you can transfer your registration to another runner for a fee – you will do this directly on the race roster site using your race roster account.
19. I would love to help out. Do you need volunteers? Definitely! As you know, it takes a lot of people to make an event like this a great experience for everyone. There is always lots to do. Email us at neil@thelimberlostchallenge.com Let us know what time of day you will be available. All volunteers get a t-shirt and lunch.
20. Are dogs allowed on the Reserve? You may bring your dog if your dog is good with people and other dogs. It must be kept on a leash at all times. Do not leave your dog in your vehicle. Dogs are not allowed on the race course nor in the Food Tent. Service dogs exempted.
21. Are there finisher medals and awards? There will be finishers medals for everyone. Plaques for First, Second and Third for Male and female, all events. (i.e. no age group plaques). You can print off your own certificate from the Raceroster site.
If you are an award winner and plan to leave early, please let us know so that we can give you your well-earned plaque.
Awards schedule is:
10:15 AM – 7K Awards
11:15 AM – 14k Awards
1:00 PM – 28k & 42k Awards
3:15 PM – 56k Awards (1st overall, and 1st/2nd/3rd in Age Groups)
4:15 PM – 56k Awards (age groups not finished at 3:15pm)
5:00 PM – 56k Awards (age groups not finished at 4:15pm)
22. Is there a cut-off date for race t-shirts? YES! T-shirts are guaranteed to everyone who enters by June 1st, 2024. Beyond that, check with us on race day. Please note that we also have a no t-shirt option. If you choose the no t-shirt option, the equivalent value of the t-shirt will be donated to our charity partner.
23. What are the age limits for the event? The Limberlost Challenge observes the following age limits:
7 km – The limit is 10 years old on race day. Runners between 10 and 12 must be running with an adult friend or relative for the entire race.
14k and up – The limit is 12 years old on race day.
Note: These limits are applied at the discretion of the race directors, and are not based on medical concerns.