Groovy Granite
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Groovy Granite
Groovy Granite returns for its third edition at Lee River, on Treaty 1 territory, the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
The event uses the historic grounds of the AECL Underground Research Laboratory and follows the rim of a large granite batholith. Runners see the Lee River, stretches of Boreal Forest, and weathered rock formations. The course is looped and offered in multiple distances.
- 21 km
- 14 km
- 7 km
Logistics include an aid station at the start and finish with water, electrolytes and snacks. The race is cupless; participants must use a reusable cup or hydration pack. Drop bags are available for 14 km and 21 km entrants. St. John Ambulance will provide on-site medical support and the race director may remove participants for safety reasons. Parking space is limited. Spectators are welcome; pacers are not allowed. All finishers receive custom medals and top finishers receive awards. Early registrants by May 10 are eligible for event gear and a personalized bib. Professional course photographs are provided free of charge and registrations include a BBQ voucher. Registration closes on June 7 and bib transfers are allowed until that date; there are no refunds and the director may alter or cancel the event for safety or environmental reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
