Slay the Dragon
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About the race
Slay the Dragon is a three-day trail running festival at SilverStar Mountain Resort near Vernon, British Columbia, held June 25 to 27, 2027 and organized by Bush Babes. The weekend includes multiple trail race distances and a separate vertical climb event on ski terrain.
Distances offered:
- 50 km Trail Race
- 25 km Trail Race
- 13.6 km Trail Race
- Slay the Baby Dragon kids race, approximately 2.5 km
- Dragon King and Queen Vertical Climb, approximately 2.25 km, with about 480 metres of elevation gain
Race services and event features listed for the weekend include custom race bibs, finisher medals, professionally marked courses, fully stocked aid stations, on-course first aid, professional timing, race marshals, an athlete expo, and a post-race recovery area. The first 350 registered athletes receive an exclusive 10th anniversary sweatshirt. Entry fees are provided in Canadian dollars, with sample fees for 2027 such as 50 km $220 CAD, 25 km $185 CAD, 13.6 km $170 CAD, and kids race $20 CAD; a vertical climb entry is listed at $20 CAD.
Registration notes include an early pricing deadline of February 1, 2027, a May 15 deadline to be guaranteed a custom race T-shirt, and a registration close date of June 17, 2027. The event program spans athlete activities, a kids race, the vertical climb, expo spaces, and anniversary celebrations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
