Wandering Moose
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Wandering Moose
Wandering Moose is a trail race day in Myra Bellevue Provincial Park featuring multiple distances and technical singletrack. The courses start high on the historic Kettle Valley Railway at approximately 1,250 m and finish at the Okanagan Recreation Center. Terrain includes loamy forest floors, roots, rocks, creek crossings, steep climbs and sustained descents.
Distances
- 35 km - full tour through Myra Bellevue with varied technical singletrack.
- 25 km - middle distance mixing Kettle Valley Railway and technical singletrack.
- 12 km - shorter route with concentrated technical singletrack and creek crossings.
- 1 km kids race - untimed, about 1 km; typical participants are aged 5 to 10, under 5 must be accompanied.
Aid stations serve as mandatory checkpoints and operate cup-free; runners should bring a reusable cup or hydration system. Aid station offerings may include water, electrolyte drink, gels, fruit, bars, chips, pickles and Coke, but items vary by location. Runners must wear their race bib on the front for checkpoint recording. Crew assistance is allowed only within designated aid station boundaries.
There is no parking at the KVR start; shuttle service or arranged drop-off is used to access the start and small labeled drop bags can be transported to the finish. Lunch is included for entrants and is distributed using the tear-away portion of the race bib; vegan and gluten free options are available. Awards, finishers medals and event kit items are provided to entrants. Recommended items include a lightweight jacket, emergency blanket, extra warm layer, gloves, phone, bear spray and sun protection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
