Wandering Moose Race Management is comprised of the following: Rene Unser, Race Director and owner of P.A.C.E. Sports Fitness; Jamie Arnett, Volunteer Coordinator; Janine Taylor, Timing Specialist; and Trent Marshall, Course Director. 
Race Management reserves the right to add, modify, replace or cancel venues or events at any time. Race Management also reserves the right to make changes and amendments to the race rules and regulations at any time. In the event that changes are made, Race Management will communicate any updates to the registered racers with so that they can make the appropriate adjustments to their preparations for the race. On race day, racers must respect the direction and authority of the race director and volunteers.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Participants

Race Day

Trail Etiquette...

Infractions If...

Disqualification If...

Future Entry Denied If...
Wandering Moose is a challenging event, and participation presents numerous medical risks, many of which can be extremely serious or fatal.
Participants must be 17 years of age or older on race day.  To qualify to run the 20k course, however we will accept runners under 15 years old with written signed parental consent.

Wandering Moose offers three distance events over one day: 42km, 20km & 12km.
There are cut off times for each distance & the finish line for all three events officially closes at 5:00pm.
  • 09:00am: 42km race starts and the race course will close at 5:00pm, giving participants 8hrs to complete the race course.
  • 10:30am: 20km race starts and the race course will close at 5:00pm, giving participants 6.5hrs to complete the course.
  • 11:30am: 12k race starts and the race course will close at 5:00pm, giving participants 5.5hrs to complete the course.
  • The 42km event has two cut-­off times. 
    • The first cut-off is at the 3rd aid station at 3:00pm.  This gives participants 6hrs to complete approx. 30km of the full 42km course. 
    • The second cut-off is at the 4th aid station at 4:30pm.  This gives participants 7.5hrs to complete approx. 40km of the full 42km course.
    • If a runner arrives at a checkpoint after the published cut-­off time, they will be discontinued and taken back to the finish area.
  • It is MANDATORY that runners check in at the start and at each aid station.
  • All participants must complete an online waiver when registering. If for some reason a waiver was not completed, one must be signed and returned to Race Management prior to the race in order to participate – no exceptions. They will be accepted at the registration table on race day.
  • Race Numbers must be visible and worn on the front at all times. All runners must be checked through each checkpoint by a race official. It is the runner’s responsibility to ensure that the official sees the number.
  • Please obey Race Marshals, Crossing Guards and Aid Station Volunteers.
  • Vehicles have the right of way.
  • If a runner makes a wrong turn, the runner must return to the course on foot to the point on the course where the error occurred and then resume the race.
While participating in the Wandering Moose Trail Race, you will be traveling through residential areas, Crown Land and Regional Park. The route is open to the public on race day so be courteous and aware of other users. Please be polite and respect local residents so as to minimize any disruption.
  • No Pacing: non-­participants may not accompany registered runners (on foot or otherwise) along the course.
  • Do not litter on the course. This will result in disqualification and refusal to run this race ever again.  Ever. Again.
  • Please use bathrooms, portable toilets or use common sense, if you have to relieve yourself.
  • Slow runners must yield the trail to others wishing to pass.
  • If you come across an injured fellow runner, please stay with that person until the sweep or medical attention arrives. You care and attention to the needs of your fellow runners is appreciated.
  • No short cutting any portion of the race course.
  • Runners may not store supplies of any kind along the trail.
  • Poles are allowed & recommended.
  • No dogs or baby joggers: Your shoes, clothing, and nutrition/hydration/emergency supplies, carried on your body are all that you should bring on your run to ensure competition fairness and the safety of you and other runners.
  • Headphones ARE permitted, but at a volume that allows you to remain aware of your surroundings at ALL TIMES. We request that you only run with one ear bud in but if you chose to run with both in you MUST have the volume low enough so that you can hear other runners, mountain bikers, and any potential wildlife.
  • Runners may not receive assistance outside of designated Aid Stations by anyone other than another registered active runner. This standard is enforced for fairness to all runners. Runners do not need to have a crew. You are allowed to receive assistance from a crew within aid station boundaries so long as your crew do not impede other runners or race staff.
  • Dropping Out: If you find it necessary to drop from the race, you must do so at an aid station. Notify the aid station captain and have the captain remove your bib number. Failure to do so may result in ban from future races. If you feel you cannot get to the nearest aid station, stay on the trail and a sweep will assist you. Do not leave the course without notifying an aid station captain. If we can’t account for your whereabouts an expensive search and rescue operation will be initiated.
  • Mandatory Drop Out: Medical staff and aid station captains have the authority to pull a runner from the event should they deem it unsafe for the runner to continue. The runner must comply with this decision.
Participants are expected to behave in a sportsmanlike manner. Race Management reserves the right to impose sanctions for behavior not specifically mentioned here.
Official protests must be made directly to the Race Director. In the case of unclear or contested infractions, a jury of available racers, volunteers and race marshals will be assembled to provide an opinion to the Race Director; however, the Race Director reserves the right to make the final decision.
  • Receiving aid outside of an Aid Station from someone other than a registered runner.
  • Getting into a moving vehicle.
  • Short cutting the race course.
  • Having a pacer.
  • Missing a checkpoint.
  • Failing to remain at a checkpoint for medical evaluation on request of checkpoint personnel.
  • Deliberately impeding another runner.
  • Having a dog or other animal companion on the course.
  • Disobeying the directions of Race Management and/or any race volunteers.
  • Swearing at or being disrespectful to race organizers, fellow runners or volunteers.
  • Having crews take cars to areas designated as off-­limits.
  • Disobeying rules regarding dogs off-­leash or mistreatment of the environment.
  • Littering.
  • Failing to respect private property.
  • Running as a bandit (either unregistered or using another registered runner’s bib).
  • Pacing or crewing for a bandit.
  • Swearing at or being disrespectful to race organizers, fellow runners or volunteers.