THE BRENT RUN
An endurance canoe challenge to send kids in need to Camp Mini-Yo-We!
What is the Brent Run?
The Brent Run is a endurance canoe challenge from Canoe Lake to the town of Brent and back within Algonquin Park. The trip is a defined route which covers 162 kilometers, includes 46 portages, and passes through 14 lakes.
Completing this route as a casual trip takes around 8-10 days. The goal of the Brent Run is to complete this route as quickly as possible. The run can take as little as 24 hours for extreme athletes and up to 48+ hours for more casual canoe enthusiasts. The challenge has a long history within Algonquin Park with the first Brent Run reported to have been completed in 1934.
View Andy & Connor's 2024 Trip
View Spencer & Lauren's 2024 Trip
Why do kids need Camp?
Many families face financial challenges that make sending their children to Camp impossible. With your help, we can change that for hundreds of children. Your donation provides life-changing experience where they can grow spiritually, make lasting friendships, and develop leadership skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Friends of Mini-Yo-We who embarked on the Brent Run used the trip as an opportunity to raise funds to held send kids in need to camp.
The Brent Run initiative has provided a camp experience to hundreds of children so far by raising over $225,000 for the Kids In Need fund. Every stroke, every portage and every moment of the journey is dedicated to these children.
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Completed Brent Runs
Andy & Connor Montgomery
Andy and Connor Montgomery are the fauther-son duo who kicked off the The Brent Run fundraiser for Camp Mini-Yo-We in Summer 2023. In their first year they navigated numerous challenges, including a memorable episode with a waterlogged canoe, but completed the challenge nonetheless. They returned a year later and completed the challenge a second time on July 19-20, 2024 in 36 Hours and 4 Minutes.
Andy, a wealth advisor and portfolio manager, combines his professional acumen with a passion for the great outdoors. Connor, a civil engineering student at Queen’s University, brings youthful vigour and a growing expertise in environmental and structural challenges. Together, they embody experience and endurance, driven by a shared commitment to the values of Camp Mini-Yo-We and a love for adventure in nature.
Spencer & Lauren Tamming
Spencer and Lauren Tamming are the brother-sister duo who were new to the Brent Run New in 2024 but no strangers to Camp Mini-Yo-We. With some guidance passed on from Connor and Andy, they completed the Brent Run on July 21-22, 2024 in 39 Hours and 22 Minutes.
Spencer is the Operations Director at Camp Mini-Yo-We ensuring every aspect of Camp’s operations aligns with its mission to impact young lives positively. Lauren, a teacher and dedicated volunteer, merges her educational insights with a compassionate approach to youth development. As siblings, their participation not only strengthens the familial aspect of this endeavour but also amplifies the spirit of collaboration and mutual support.
Corporate Sponsors
We are thankful for the sponsors that have helped promote and support the Brent Run!
