RACE DETAILS
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 bushwhacking. Check out the Course Page for the map and course details. 
Date:
September 11-15, 2026
Schedule
Thursday
- 4:00 p.m. - Check-in (all runners – location TBA)
- 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Pre-race dinner and racer meeting (200-milers – location TBA)
- 7:00 p.m. - Volunteer Meeting
Friday
- 6:30 a.m. - Buses begin departing for Pancake Bay (200-milers – Pickup location based on runner locations)
- 8:00 a.m. - SOO 200 begins!
- 4:00 p.m. - Check-in continues (50k, 100k, 100-milers)
- 6:00 p.m. - 50k, 100k, 100-milers preprace meeting (online)
- 7:00 p.m. - Volunteer Meeting (for Saturday/Sunday)
Saturday
- 6:30-7:30 a.m. - Late Check-in (50k, 100k, 100-milers – Stokely Creek Lodge)
- 7:30 a.m. - 50k, 100k, 100-miler racer update
- 8:00 a.m. - 100k and100-miler begins!
- 8:30 a.m. - 50k begins!
- 7:00-9:00 p.m. - 50k post-race meal
- 8:30 p.m. - 50k final cutoff + Awards (Stokely Creek Lodge)
Sunday
- 7:30-9:00 a.m. - 100k post-race meal (Stokely Creek Lodge)
- 8:00 a.m. - 100k Racer cutoff + Awards (Stokely Creek Lodge)
- 3:30-5:00 p.m. - 100-miler dinner (Stokely Creek Lodge)
- 5:00 p.m. - 100-miler awards (Stokely Creek Lodge)
Tuesday
- 12:00 p.m. - 200-miler Racer cutoff
- 12:00-1:30 p.m. - 200-miler lunch (Stokely Creek Lodge)
- 1:00 p.m. - 200-miler Awards (Stokely Creek Lodge)
- 2:00 p.m. - Final shuttle from Stokely to Sault Ste. Marie
Start Location:
- 200-miler – Pancake Bay Provincial Park
- All other distances – Stokely Creek Lodge
Duration + Cut-offs:
Also see the Race Rules for more info on cut-off times.
- 200-miler – 100 hours
- 100-miler – 32 hours
- 100k – 24 hours
- 50k – 12 hours
Support Crew + Drop Bags:
- 200-milers have definied locations where they can have drop bags and support crews – see the Support, Pacers, and Drop Bags page
- All other distances – runners are allowed to have support crew or a drop bag at Stokely Creek Lodge
- Driving directions and support crew instructions coming soon!
Pacers:
- 200-miler – Pacers are allowed starting at CP3 Mica Bay (86.4km) – see the Support, Pacers, and Drop Bags page for locations where pacers can meet you
- All other distances – Pacers are not allowed
Aid Stations/Checkpoints (CPs):
- CPs are located throughout each stage – some have supplies, and some are just important junctions
- Runners are not allowed to cache gear at CPs (picking up or dropping off) but they are encouraged to leave garbage with volunteers
- See the Aid Station page for details
Categories:
Also see our
gender category policy.
- Female 200-miler
- Male 200-miler
- Female 100-miler
- Male 100-miler
- Female 100k
- Male 100k
- Female 50k
- Male 50k
Prizes:
- 200-miler – 1st Place F/M = $3,000*
- 200-miler – 2nd Place F/M = $2,000*
- 200-miler – 3rd Place F/M = $1,000*
- All other distances – assorted, quality prizes from our sponsors*
- Every 200-mile finisher receives a SOO 200 coin and belt buckle
- All other distances – runners receives a SOO 200 coin and medal
- Every finisher has the opportunity for a lot of fun prizes - we do not just award the top three for their efforts
*Prize amounts are in CAD - in-kind prizes are subject to availability
