Sinister Sports

The SOO 200 is a 200-mile race through the Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma area of Ontario. Known for its tough Canadian Shield landscape and stunning coastal views, this race combines a variety of terrains, including single track, double track, dirt roads, and a little bushwhacking.

The course is relatively easy to get around for your support crew and pacers, if you have them. The routes are all easy to drive, and some of the locations are used more than once. Driving directions to each location will be provided well in advance of the race.

A big thanks to our friends at Searchmont Resort(accommodations available), and Stokely Creek Lodge (accommodations available) for hosting us.

Note! This route is subject to regulation by several government jurisdictions and private land agreements. While we are confident in our route choices, getting permits is a lengthy process that weighs numerous considerations, so changes to the course are still possible due to permissions and environmental factors.

If you choose to explore using this information, you do so at your own risk. These files are for reference only. Do not enter land that is marked as private.

COURSE DETAILS

Distance:200mi / 322km
Gain:20,866 ft / 6,360m
Loss:21,030 / 6,410m
Duration:96 hours to complete the course
Start Location:Searchmont Resort
Finish:Canadian Bush Plane Heritage Centre

Take a look at this Google Map to see the individual segments separated: Google Map with Segments

Check out the RunGo map with elevations. Note that any discrepancies between files is due to how different apps filter data.

GPX Files

These tracks are the product of numerous GPS files from multiple devices, so some variation occurs simply due to the type of equipment used. The track has been filtered to align elevations between segments, which has resulted in the total elevation appearing slightly reduced. These files may change before race day, and we will let you know well before that should further changes be required.

Pacers + Support + Drop Bags

Please go here for the rules and instructions for Pacers, Support Crews, and Drop Bags.

Checkpoints + Descriptions

Start to CP1 - Goulais Chutes and Brook Lake

Distance:25.3km | 15.7 miles
Cumulative:25.3km | 15.7 miles
Gain/Loss:400m/290m | 1312'/951'
Station Type:Minor
Crew:No
Drop Bag:No
Pacers:No
Cutoff:N/A

Notes: N/A

CP1 to CP2 - Brook Lake to Searchmont

Distance:18.5km | 11.5 miles
Cumulative:43.8km | 27.2 miles
Gain/Loss:160m/270m | 525'/886'
Station Type:Main
Crew:Yes - at CP2
Drop Bag:Yes - at CP2
Pacers:No
Cutoff:Must leave CP2 by 2100 hrs Monday

Notes: CP2 is a main staging area with full support - located at Searchmont.

CP2 to CP3 - Searchmont to Vixen Lake

Distance:17.0km | 10.6 miles
Cumulative:60.8km | 37.8 miles
Gain/Loss:430m/320m | 1411'/1050'
Station Type:Minor
Crew:No
Drop Bag:No
Pacers:No
Cutoff:N/A

Notes: N/A

CP3 to CP4 - Vixen Lake North Loop

Distance:32.0km | 19.9 miles
Cumulative:92.8km | 57.7 miles
Gain/Loss:540m/560m | 1772'/1837'
Station Type:Minor
Crew:No
Drop Bag:No
Pacers:No
Cutoff:N/A

Notes: N/A

CP4 to CP5 - Vixen Lake to Searchmont

Distance:13.0km | 8.1 miles
Cumulative:105.8km | 65.7 miles
Gain/Loss:240m/330m | 787'/1083'
Station Type:Main
Crew:Yes - at CP5
Drop Bag:Yes - at CP5
Pacers:Yes - starting at CP5
Cutoff:Must leave CP5 by 1400 hrs Tuesday

Notes: CP5 is a main staging area with full support - located at Searchmont.

CP5 to CP6 - Leonard Lake Road

Distance:12.6km | 7.8 miles
Cumulative:118.4km | 73.6 miles
Gain/Loss:320m/150m | 1050'/492'
Station Type:Minor
Crew:No
Drop Bag:No
Pacers:Starts from CP5
Cutoff:N/A

Notes: CP6 is only active on the way out to Stokely, but it will be gone once you return after CP10.

CP6 to CP7 - Stokely

Distance:21.0km | 13 miles
Cumulative:139.4km | 86.6 miles
Gain/Loss:630m/1036m | 2067'/3399'
Station Type:Main
Crew:Yes - at CP7
Drop Bag:Yes - at CP7
Pacers:Starts from CP5
Cutoff:Must leave CP7 by 1100 hrs Wednesday

Notes: CP7 is a main staging area with full support - located at Stokely Creek Lodge.

CP7 to CP8 - King Mountain

Distance:11.5km | 7.1 miles
Cumulative:150.9km | 93.8 miles
Gain/Loss:460m/460m | 1509'/1509'
Station Type:Main
Crew:Yes - at CP8
Drop Bag:Yes - at CP8
Pacers:Starts from CP7
Cutoff:Must leave CP8 by 1200 hrs Wednesday

Notes: Same location as CP7. There is no CP between CP7 and CP8 but you must pick up your coin at the top of King Mountain.

CP8 to CP 9 - Achigan Lake Area

Distance:31.0km | 19.3 miles
Cumulative:181.9km | 113 miles
Gain/Loss:950m/880m | 3117'/2887'
Station Type:Minor
Crew:No
Drop Bag:No
Pacers:Starts from CP8
Cutoff:N/A

Notes: N/A

CP9 to CP10 - Achigan Lake Loop

Distance:17.0km | 10.6 miles
Cumulative:198.9km | 123.6 miles
Gain/Loss:270m/270m | 886'/886'
Station Type:Minor
Crew:No
Drop Bag:No
Pacers:No
Cutoff:N/A

Notes: N/A

CP10 to CP11 - Return to Searchmont

Distance:30.0km | 18.6 miles
Cumulative:228.9km | 142.2 miles
Gain/Loss:550m/660m | 1804'/2165'
Station Type:Main
Crew:Yes - at CP11
Drop Bag:Yes - at CP11
Pacers:Starts from CP8
Cutoff:Must leave CP11 by 1600 hrs Thursday

Notes: CP11 is a main staging area with full support - located at Searchmont.

CP11 to CP12 - Garden Valley

Distance:27.0km | 16.8 miles
Cumulative:255.9km | 159 miles
Gain/Loss:790m/610m | 2592'/2001'
Station Type:Minor
Crew:No
Drop Bag:No
Pacers:Starts from CP11
Cutoff:N/A

Notes: N/A

CP12 to CP13 - Thayer's Acres

Distance:41.1km | 25.5 miles
Cumulative:297.0km | 184.5 miles
Gain/Loss:880m/570m | 2887'/1870'
Station Type:Main
Crew:Yes - at CP13
Drop Bag:Yes - at CP13
Pacers:Starts from CP11
Cutoff:Must leave CP13 by 0400 hrs Friday

Notes: CP13 is a main staging area with full support - located at Thayer Acres.

CP13 to Finish - Canadian Bush Plane Heritage Centre

Distance:25.0km | 15.5 miles
Cumulative:322.0km | 200.1 miles
Gain/Loss:60m/360m | 197'/1181'
Station Type:Main
Crew:Yes - at Finish
Drop Bag:Yes - at Finish
Pacers:Starts from CP13
Cutoff:Must finish the race by 0800 hrs Friday