Cross the finish line at this run and continue straight into the lake to cool off!
5km / 10km / 21km
Registration is now open! This trail running race is at Kalamalka Provincial Park. The trails offer some sweet single track trails and some gravel paths. Voted best finish line location at the beach! Bring the whole family and spend the day at the beach afterwards. Enjoy the spectacular views of Kal Lake and the Okanagan Valley! Follow the Dirty Feet flags to the finish line where you will find a fantastic beach and beautiful water for a swim. This run can be very warm and the lake is a very refreshing way to cool off! This event has professionally marked course, first aid and timing! Get a discounted race entry on your next purchase by signing up for a Dirty Feet Membership. Click here for details.
Dirty Feet is excited to have HOKA as the Presenting Sponsor for 2024! HOKA demo shoes are available to demo at this trail run!
There are great draw prizes to win so make sure to stick around to see what’s new from our sponsors!!
Distances - Park overview
5km, 10km and 21km courses available! Pick the distance that suits you and come out for an awesome day on the trails.
The trails in Kalamalka Provincial Park are surrounded by amazing views over looking Kalamalka Prov Park and the Okanagan Valley! The trails are a mix of rocks, roots, dirt, creeks and bridges. This park is surrounded by great scenery with the lake and the rocky hills. You will be dreaming of the lake at the finish line offering a great way to cool off. There will be sections of the race on double track trails to allow for passing and spreading out of the group however there will be a good portion of single track as well.
Course Maps
Check out the maps on Strava. All the distances will start and finish at the Beach!
5km course - Click here for the course map and elevation!
10km course - Click here for the course map and elevation!
21km course - Click here for the course map and elevation!
Race Merchandise
Shirts, hoodies and hats will be available to purchase at the event. Cash, Debit Card and credit card are accepted.
Race Package Pick-up
Friday July 12th from 3-5pm and Saturday July 13th from 11-1pm in Vernon at The Starting Block in Vernon. – 3100 29 Ave. For out-of-towners who cannot make these times, you can pick them up on race day at the race location from 8am-8:45am.
Racer Check In
Begins July 14th at 8:00am at Start/Finish
Race Start Times
21 km at 9:00am
10 km at 9:30am
5 km at 9:45am
Entry Fees *
5 km early entry fee is $40 includes GST. Price increases on Jan 1st and July 9th for late registration.
10 km early entry fee is $50 includes GST. Price increases on Jan 1st and July 9th for late registration.
21 km race early entry fee is $65 includes GST. Price increases on Jan 1st and July 9th for late registration.
*Entry Fees will increase by $5 on January 1st and by $5 on July 9th.
*Entry fees do not include an on-line processing fee.
If you would like to volunteer please email INFO@DIRTYFEET.CA regarding volunteering for this event.
On-line Registration Deadline
On line registration last day is July 13th, 2024. Click here to Register!
Prizing
Top 3 in each category for each gender will be awarded prizes! There will be a full table of draw prizes for any participants to win.
Refund Policy
Sorry No Refunds. –Your registration maybe transferred to another 2024 event but this must be requested 2 weeks prior to the event.
Aid Stations
5 km race will not have any aid stations on course however the finish area will be fully stocked with Water, electrolyte drink, Gummies, Chips and sweet and salty snacks.
10 km race will have 1 aid station that will be stocked with the same items as the finish area. Location will be 4.5 km into the race.
21 km race will have 2 aid stations that will be stocked with the same items as the finish area. Locations will be at 4.5 km and 11 km and then at the Finish Line.
Getting There:
This run is at the Jade/Juniper bay aka yellow gate to Kalamalka Provincial Park on Kidston Rd. in Coldstream, BC. Click here for a map. If you google Kalamalka Prov park it will direct you to the wrong parking lot. Use map or use this address 14469 Kidston Rd to search.
Muscles need help before or during the race?
We are excited to have Bluebird Sport and Spine from Vernon as a sponsor. If you have any issues make sure to go visit them at their clinic for a tune-up before the race! You can visit Dr. Laura Mcpherson, Dr. Steve Hofmann or Brook Hackle RMT at Bluebird Sport and Spine at 3016 29th Street in Vernon or call (250) 545-7545 to book an appointment.
Donate to the Trails:
If you love these trails in Kalamalka Provincial park and would like to support the club hard at work maintaining them please visit the North Okanagan Cycling Society’s website to donate or become a member!
Weather:
Historically it has been nice in Vernon and at Kalamalka Prov Park in July and remember to bring a towel and picnic lunch to hang out at the beach afterwards!
Where to Stay
Visit Tourism Vernon for all the best places to stay in Vernon. Or check out the local campgrounds to stay.