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Dirty Feet Trail Run - Predator Ridge

Name: Dirty Feet Trail Run - Predator Ridge
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Vernon

Vernon, Canada • 18 Oct 2026

Dirty Feet Trail Run - Predator Ridge

The Dirty Feet Trail Run - Predator Ridge takes place near Vernon, BC, utilizing the trail network at Predator Ridge Resort and Ellison Provincial Park. The terrain features single-track trails, hills, and gradual climbs with views of the surrounding lake and mountains. This event is capped at 300 registered runners.

Participants can choose from three distinct distances:

5 km : utilizes a combination of pathways, double-track, and single-track trails within the resort grounds.
10 km : covers the trails at Predator Ridge and around the Sparkling Hills area.
21 km : travels through Predator Ridge, the Okanagan Mountain Lookout, and the Ellison Provincial Park trail system.

The courses are marked with flags and arrows. Aid stations are provided based on the distance: the 5 km course has no stations, the 10 km includes one station, and the 21 km features two stations. Runners in the longest distance are expected to carry sufficient hydration to cover gaps of up to 14 km between refueling points.

Registration includes a post-race meal provided by the resort. Water, electrolyte drinks, and snacks like gummies or chips are available at the finish line. Participants have the option to purchase commemorative medals or event merchandise separately. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Vernon

Race information

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Half Marathon

10 km

5 km

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