We’re still buzzing from an incredible day on the Oak Ridges Moraine — the 2026 Adventure Relay was an outstanding success!
Mother Nature delivered beautiful conditions, and our amazing community of racers, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters brought unmatched energy, grit, and good vibes to the trail. This year truly marked a milestone for the event, with 20 teams, 185 racers, more than 120 volunteers, and 19 sponsors coming together, along with enthusiastic community support cheering along the route.
Race Highlights
The competition was fierce across all divisions:
Full Relay – Elite Division
Jefferson Crew took top honours with an impressive time of 10:26:47, narrowly defeating Fast Fred’s in second place, with New Chimpanas rounding out the podium in third. Congratulations to all three teams for an exceptional effort across 160 km of trail.Full Relay – Recreational Division
CLOCAnuts claimed victory with a time-on-course of 10:56:28, followed by Stouffvillians and Hellbent on Nature as runners-up.Half Relay Division
It was a thrilling photo finish, with White Water Warriors securing first place in 7:49:41, less than a minute ahead of RVA Trailblazers. Snack Cartels finished strong in third.
Full race results are available here.
A Community Effort
This year’s event reflects tremendous growth and engagement — nearly doubling participation across teams, volunteers, and sponsorship. The spirit of the Oak Ridges Moraine community was on full display, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Thank You to Our Volunteers
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteer team. Time and again, racers shared how welcomed and supported they felt throughout the course. Your positivity, dedication, and enthusiasm truly made the day special. This event simply would not be possible without you — thank you for helping deliver such a memorable and successful race. 💚
Photos and Social Highlights
We’ll be sharing race day highlights over the coming weeks — be sure to follow us and join the conversation:
- Facebook & Instagram: @ortatrail
- OTRA’s Moraine Adventure Relay Group for participant and volunteer photos
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#ORMAdventureRelay2026 #ORMAdventureRelay #OakRidgesMoraine #ORTA
Looking Ahead
Mark your calendars — the 2027 Adventure Relay will take place on Saturday, June 12, 2027. We can’t wait to do it all again!
Final Wordle Challenge
Our Adventure Relay Wordle comes to a close — thank you to everyone who played along and helped spread the word about the event. ✅Play the final ORTA Adventure Relay Wordle