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Penticton Trail Race

Name: Penticton Trail Race
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Penticton

Penticton, Canada • 4 Oct 2026

Penticton Trail

The Penticton Trail is part of the Trail Race Series organized by the Interior Running Association. It takes place in Penticton, BC on October 4, 2026 and is listed as race number 2 in the series. The course is a loop measuring 8.2 km with approximately 250 m of elevation gain.

Event information includes a map image and a Strava route for the course. The loop format indicates the start and finish follow the same general itinerary. Published details specify the distance, elevation, and course type but do not include start times, field categories, or entry requirements.

Available materials focus on the route and its inclusion in the series. No additional logistical details such as aid stations, exact trail surface descriptions, or participant limits are provided in the supplied information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Penticton

Race information

Website

8 km

Penticton Trail 8.2k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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