Canada's film industry faded to black in mid-March as the world grappled with the novel coronavirus.

Soggy terrain and a black bear encounter couldn't stop an Edmonton man from snagging first place in the Canadian Death Race.

The Alberta pipeline engineer said it was his first attempt ever at the full 125-kilometre length, and had previously only ran local races in area trails and on local parks.

37 competitors take on a 20 hour obstacle course race set on an island in Nicaragua. Completing the 70 kilometer Fuego Y Agua Survival Run includes climbing trees, carrying firewood and running up a volcano – and 16x9 followed two men eager to take on the challenge.