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Run Off-the-Grid 
25 km and 50 km Trail Run
http://www.naturesharmony.ca/run-off-the-grid-race.html

The race with the smallest footprint.

Be a part of the 1st annual ‘Run off the grid’ race – Ontario’s greenest run offering some of the most breathtaking scenery the province has to offer.

Date: September 25th, 2010

Start Location: Nature’s Harmony Ecolodge, Mattawa, ON
Start Time: 10:00 am
Course:  100% trails (double and back)
Time limit: 8 hours.  Must make the first 25 km loop in under 4 hours to continue for the 50 km.
Entry Fees: (Payable to Nature’s Harmony, CDN Funds)

25K – $45 Early Bird (Before August 17, 2010), $55 After
50K – $55 Early Bird (Before August 17, 2010), $65 After
Entry limit:  The race will be capped at 100 entries for the first year.  Race day registration available, unless cap is reached.
Awards:  First male & female overall, then top 3 male/female for 3 divisions (<40, 40 – 49, 50+)

What else do I get?
Early birds are guaranteed a T-shirt, all racers will receive sponsorship packages.
Prizes:   Burned Wood Stamped Medallion.  Check back soon for additional prize details.
Facilities: Washrooms & showers at start/finish, water stations, swimming in the Ottawa River
Aid Stations: Start/finish and roughly every 5 km. Water, heed and snacks. 
Post Race: Post race BBQ, awards and evening after-party including bonfire and guest musical performance.

Directors:  Jen & Tzach Elnekave, Dustin Demille and Deanne Taenzer
Directions:  Click on “Contact Us” button.
Supporting:   check back soon for more details
Sponsors:  Off the Grid – check back soon for additional sponsors.
Accommodation:

Group camping available at Nature’s Harmony event site – $10 per participant per night, payable with race entry.
Other local accommodations -
http://mattawavoyageurcountry.ca/tourism/