CAWM Wilderness Medicine Race

The 2025 CAWM Wilderness Medicine Race will take place in Kingston, Ontario in July!

Registration is OPEN!

When

Saturday July 26, 2025 11:00 ET

Where

MTB Kingston - "The Farm"

Exact address will be provided to registrants

Who

Any wilderness medicine enthusiasts. Students, nurses, physicians, paramedics, SAR, etc.

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What

The CAWM Wilderness Medicine Race is a team trail race traveled on foot. Teams of 3-4 will begin at the trailhead and encounter various wilderness medicine scenarios, challenges, and questions along the course of the race.

Teams should be prepared to handle scenarios of (but not limited to) the following:

Musculoskeletal Injury Management

strains/sprains, disclocations, fractures

Soft tissue wound management

lacerations, burns, animal bites, frostbite, etc.

Exposure injuries

hypothermia, dehydration, water contamination, altitude, etc.

Systemic injuries & condition management

shock, fluid loss, existing medical conditions

General Subjects

basic SAR, ethical/legal issues in wilderness medicine, scene assessment, etc.
The first team to complete the race and collect the highest number of points will be the winner!

Registration

  • You can register as a team of 3 or 4 people.
  • Each team MUST bring 1 volunteer (BYOV) - please register your volunteer with your team.
  • Please enter the information of each team member and your volunteer when registering.
  • Cost is $85/person. CAWM members receive $10 off!

Learning Objectives

At the end of this event, participants will be able to...

1

Recognize common wilderness medical problems, conditions, and situations.

2

Understand the importance of proper preparation, planning, and gear in the prevention and management of wilderness medical situations.

3

Appreciate the importance of teamwork in the success of wilderness medicine and wilderness activities in general.

What To Bring

  • Medical kits will be provided to each team.
  • This is a very easy trail and does not require special gear, however please pack and dress appropriately for hiking and according to the weather.
  • Personal snacks and water should be brought. All teams and volunteers will be provided food (BBQ) post-event.
  • Please bring BUG SPRAY!

Additional Information

  • Registrants will receive an email closer to the date with additional information on meeting location.
  • Food will be provided to all teams and volunteers post-event
  • This event is not possible without the help of our volunteers! Please encourage your friends/colleagues to volunteer at the event.
  • For those coming from out of town, backcountry camping options are available at Frontenac Provincial Park (35 minutes from race location). Permits can be purchased HERE. 
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