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May 21, 2013

It's a busy time for ALL the "Donkey" events and they are filling up. Take some time and check out all the news with the May SDAR Newsletter... In this issue:

  • Dirty Donkeys Are Filling Up Fast
  • Get GOOD & DIRTY And Donate to United Way
  • Aspire Fitness Blood, Sweat & MUD Boot Camps
  • PITA & Swamp Donkey Selling Out
  • Bikes & Beyond Group Rides Begin

April 16, 2013

The Moose is on the LOOSE and spring has sprung... (well sort of) and everyone is itching to get out there and get moving. Check out the April SDAR Newsletter... In this issue

  • Twice More Fun - Dirty Donkey Wpg & Sask!
  • Pain In THe ASSiniboine Is Filling Up
  • Swamp Donkey Adventure Race Opens May 1st
  • Aspire Fitness Will "Kick Your Donkey"
  • We Want You... To Volunteer!

April 12, 2013

Ok Saskatoon... are you still sitting on the fence?? We'll climb on over that obstacle and jump off... into the MUD today!! Put the "FUN" back in your "RUN" and sign up with your friends, co-workers family, Gramma for The Dirty Donkey Mud Run before midnight April 15th, 2013 and save yourself loads of cash$$$

Register for Dirty Donkey Saskatoon HERE

March 28, 2013

Just in case you are totally done with winter and need a reason to look forward to summer and all the things that make it great like biking and paddling... Registration for The Pain In The ASSiniboine on June 23, 2013 is open and filling up fast with over 25 teams signed up already! Don't miss out, PITA sold out last year. Don't watch from the shore, register NOW!

Register for Pain In The ASSiniboine HERE

March 1, 2013

Why wait for spring to heat things up! Check out the goings on for all the "Donkeys", including another Dirty Donkey event. HOT off the presses is the March SDAR Newsletter... In this issue

  • ICE... ICE Donkey Was Awesome
  • Save $20 Dirty Donkey Super Early Bird Ends Mar 1st
  • Saskatoon Get Ready For The Dirty Donkey Mud Run
  • All The Donkey Events Are NUMBER 1!!!
  • Pain In The ASSiniboine Reg Opens Mar 15th
  • We Want You... To Join Our "Donkey" Team

February 12, 2013

The ICE Donkey 2013 Unofficial Race Timing Results are in! Congratulations racers for finishing the FIRST EVER Ice Donkey Winter Adventure 5K Obstacle Race. We hope that everyone had a great time at the race. Winter CAN be fun!

Unofficial Race Results

February 10, 2013

Well another "Donkey" is in the books! The ICE Donkey Winter Adventure was a huge success with every having a blast, challenging themselves and laughing in the face of "Ol Man Winter"! Thanks so much to our amazing volunteers that cheered, boosted, encouraged and show what it takes to be AWESOME!!

The unofficial results will be available shortly and pictures will be posted on the Swamp Donkey Facebook Page.

Congratulations everyone!

February 8, 2013

The excitement is building as we are building the last obstacles for Sunday's first ever ICE Donkey Winter Adventure 5km Obstacle Challenge! If you are registered for the event READ THE FINAL RACE UPDATE HERE

January 31, 2013

What are you waiting for... the snow to melt?? You'll have lots of time waiting so check out the January SDAR Newsletter! In this issue:

  • ICE Donkey Is Almost Here Better Register
  • The United Way 2013 The Year Of The Donkey
  • How To Dress Like An ICE Donkey
  • Volunteer For ICE Donkey & Have Fun
  • Dirty Donkey 2013 Register Today

December 24, 2012

Winter is here to stay so check out all to get you out and keep you moving in the December SDAR Newsletter! In this issue:

  • Seasons Greetings From Swamp Donkey
  • ICE Donkey & Dirty Donkey Registration
  • Get Yer' Swamp Donkey Merch
  • Check Out Our Sponsors Winter Deals
  • Get Off Your "Donkey" and Get Outdoors

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

This Swamp Donkey doesn't hibernate during winter, it gets busy preparing to be Canada's #1 next year for all events. Check out the "deets" in the November SDAR Newsletter

  • Registration Open For The "NEW" ICE Donkey Winter Adventure
  • Save Cash $$ Register "Super Early" For Dirty Donkey Mud Run
  • Warm Up With Savings At Our Great Sponsors
  • Book Your Adventure Vacation In Puerto Rico Donkey Style
  • Remember to MO-vember and Support A Great Cause
  • Mission LIKE US x 10 Do You Follow... You Will

October 15, 2012

What a year it has been! 4 events this year and we've only just begun! Check out the October SDAR Newsletter. In this issue:

  • Swamp Donkey Adventure Race Report 2012
  • All The EPIC Moments SDAR Race Photos & Slideshows
  • Show Some Love To All Our Great Sponsors
  • Mark Your Calendars & For ALL The "DONKEY" Events In 2013
  • Where Did You Rank? 2012 SDAR Results
  • "Wear it Loud! Wear it Proud"! Donkey Race Merchandise

October 12, 2012

We Put The "SWAMP" Back In Swamp Donkey! Race Report 2012

One thing is for sure The 2012 Swamp Donkey Adventure Race lived up to being the Largest Adventure Race In North America! With almost 350 racers, 114 teams of three made Manitoba's Premiere Adventure Race a sight to behold on September 22nd in Falcon Lake Mb. The breathtaking image of the entire fleet of 114 canoes launching into the fog while being "piped" at the start from a resident bag piper, will truly be a memory not soon forgotten.

Check out John Ford's entire recap HERE

October 8, 2012

For all those that can't wait for pictures (all 2500 should be ready for download this week...) enjoy the 2012 Swamp Donkey Photo Slideshows & LIKE US on Facebook or check it out on The Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing You Tube Channel. After seeing this, it makes sense why we are the largest adventure race in North America!

September 26, 2012

Unofficial (but mostly official) race results for the 2012 Swamp Donkey


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Get Your "Some Like It Dirty" T-shirts and Tanks Today

You may have already seen the Dirty Donkey Mud Run organizers and Street team sporting the new "Some Like It Dirty... T's and Tanks and admired them enviously!!! Well Wait no further! Black with the Dirty Donkey Mud Run logo on the front and the "Some Like It Dirty" slogan on the back, you'll surely stand out in the crowd! Be the first to have one and in no time people will be asking you... "what the heck is a Dirty Donkey" too!

$20.00 + GST each and available in XS, S, M, L, XL & XXL (please specify unisex T-shirt, women's Tank or men's Tank) - Check them out at Wilderness Supply locations, 623 Ferry Rd. & 42 Speers Rd. or place your order today.

Contact Jan to order

Dirty Donkey Dress Code... What To Wear While Getting Muddy

Rebecca Horan writes today's Metro post on "What to wear and what NOT to wear" to a muddy obstacle course race.

She admits it's hard to decide what to wear to purposely jump into a mud pit at the Dirty Donkey Mud Run? So, she needed to get some advice from the experts and compiled a list of dos and don'ts for the Dirty Donkey race day.. Check it out... Dirty Donkey dress code: what to wear while getting muddy

Thrill Seekers Get Down And Dirty!

What is a Mud Run/ Obstacle Course? What is the story behind adventure racing in Manitoba? Shamona Harnett of the Winnipeg Free Press asked those questions of John and he tells all in this great article: Check it out... Thrill-seekers get down and dirty in the latest spin on adventure racing

24 Hours Of Falcon Ridge Bike Race

Looking to get some great riding in? The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge is an 8 and 24-hour solo and team relay mountain bike event, beginning on Saturday, July 14 and ending at noon on Sunday, July 15. Located in Falcon Lake, Manitoba (home of the Swamp Donkey Adventure Race!). It's the only mountain bike event of its kind in mid-western Canada. Get all the info HERE

Will You Do The Dirty Donkey With Me??

Canada's Web Shop is up for the challenge... Are you??? Our newest Dirty Donkey Mud Run Event Partner has thrown down the gauntlet to enter a team of your own? If you have a group of friends, or co-workers, and enter a team, they'd love to start a friendly wager with you. Compete for first to cross the finish line? Best costumes? Most funds raised? Are you game? Get Ready to Get Dirty

The Fight To End MS Is Getting Dirty With The Swamp Donkey Crew

The boys are getting "dirty" again and assisting The MS Society with their newest event The MS RUSH Adventure Challenge on June 23rd at Adrenaline Adventures. The challenges and obstacles of the race are symbols of the challenges and obstacles that people living with MS face. Check out some of the action with ChrisD.Ca

"Get Yer"... Swamp Donkey Technical Bike Jersey & North Face T-Shirts

Every year we have had racers ogling our Swamp Donkey Team race crew jerseys, so this year we decided to do a run of JERSEYS! Pre-order your bike jerseys now as we have limited sizing: Only 10 jerseys LEFT! $100.00 includes GST. Also North Face technical T-Shirts - we have a few left for sale! Unisex - Charcoal, White (women specific) $25.00 includes GST Email John HERE before they're gone!

ICE Donkey Winter Adventure 2012 Sponsors

VIEW OUR ICE DONKEY SPONSORS HERE  The Swamp Donkey race crew would like to thank all of our sponsors! They are an important part of the ICE Donkey Winter Adventure. We would like to encourage all participants to visit and support our sponsors. Give them a big thanks for their help in making the ICE Donkey happen!

Now You Can Follow Us On Twitter!

Sign up for Twitter to follow Swamp Donkey AR (@SwampDonkeyAR). Largest Adventure Race in Canada 2011. For those Inspired & Driven by Extremes - Mountain Biking, Nav, Trekking & Paddling. We'll push you to your limits!!.. And Dirty Donkey Mud Run (@DirtyDonkeyRun) Canadian Leader of Racing Events. How tough are you & how DIRTY can you get? We'll Kick your Donkey! Dirty Donkey Mud Run: Obstacle Mud Run & Victory Party

Log on to Twitter @SwampDonkeyAR or @DirtyDonkeyRun

Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing on Face Book is moving to a PAGE!

The current group will be archived in the future and no longer used. For now - you will receive messages through the group but all current news and updates will be posted on the Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing Page! You need to click the link below and then "LIKE" us again! We don't want to lose you - so be sure to move over with us!

The "NEW" Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing Facebook Page

Ace Is The Man With a "BIG" Plan!

Swamp Donkey organizers and team members supported Ace's "One Man, One Hundred Thousand Dollars" campaign for The United Way! Ace's Underground AR was lots of fun! Part I had creek crossings and pole flips followed by a "perogie" finish! Part II featured lots of bush, a little mud and borscht at the finish line, can't ask for more! Yeah buddy...!

Donate and support Ace and his $1,000,000 Goal

Swamp Donkey Adventure Race 2011 Sponsors

The Swamp Donkey race crew would like to thank all of our sponsors! They are an important part of the Swamp Donkey Race. We would like to encourage all participants to visit and support our sponsors. Give them a big thanks for their help in making the Swamp Donkey race happen!

VIEW OUR FULL SPONSOR PAGE WITH LINKS HERE

WE'RE # 1!!!! Swamp Donkey IS The Largest Adventure Race In Canada!!!

2011 has been an incredible year with every event being sold out to capacity... and beyond in the case of the much anticipated 2011 "running" of The Swamp Donkey Adventure Race. The "signature event" is the largest attended sprint series adventure race this year in Canada with over 300 racers attending!

Dr. Robert Healing Hands For Global Change

Honorable mention goes out to our good friend Dr. Robert Champagne. He's a local legend who has intimate knowledge of the surrounding area which has proven invaluable on the course. Dr. Robert wields a chainsaw better than "Jason" and leaves us shaking our heads at his unflagging enthusiasm for the outdoors. Check out his other passion! In the height of environmental consciousness, chiropractic is proven to be the "green" approach to health. Their highest calling as chiropractors is to give, to love and to serve their fellow man by bringing the gift of chiropractic to all regions of the world. Find more information or donate to Chiropractic For The World Foundation.

Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing Channel on YouTube

Want to stay up to date with videos and photos from Swamp Donkey? Tune in to Swamp Donkey Adventure Racing Channel on YouTube.  Ice Donkey, Pain In The ASSiniboine (PITA) and Swamp Donkey... It's all there. All the latest videos and possibly even "secret course scouting"! Tune in for more.

Support and Cheer On John & Rick As They Join Chrissy "Troy's Boys"

Team Captain Chrissy Troy leads this group of 103 men that will be running and walking in support of the heroic, incredible women who have fought and continue to fight breast cancer and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Join us on Sunday October 3,2010 and support Chrissy "Troy's Boys" HERE

Ace and The HOT 103some Enjoyed The Race

Read Ace Burpee's Blog. "This past weekend I participated in one of the greatest events this province has to offer, The Swamp Donkey Adventure Race. If crashing through swamps, running up hills, canoeing across lakes, biking through mud, and falling on your face repeatedly in the area of Falcon Lake for 9 hours non-stop sounds like a good time, you would be right. If the above sounds like a terrible idea, you would also be right, which is what makes it so much fun". MORE

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