Prairie Goat VK
Springfield, Canada • 9 Aug 2026
Prairie Goat VK
The event takes place on August 9, 2026 at SpringHill Winter Park in Springfield, MB. It is a vertical kilometer format focused on accumulating vertical gain.
The objective is to reach 1,000 m of total vertical gain within a 4 hour cutoff. The course is a 400 m loop with a rapid descent followed by a climb back to the summit. Competitors repeat the loop until they complete 30 laps or reach the time limit.
An aid station on course provides water, electrolytes, energy bars, and fruit. This is a cup-less event and participants should bring a reusable vessel. Free high-quality course photos will be available. All finishers receive a commemorative medal and awards are given for VK top finishers and for those who complete the most laps.
Additional logistics: drop bags are allowed, pacers are not permitted, spectators are encouraged to watch from the summit, St. John Ambulance will be on site for safety, participation is capped at 100 runners, and there is a no-refund policy. Organizers will build a playlist from song requests submitted at registration. The event acknowledges that it takes place on Treaty 1 territory. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.