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Wild One Run

Name: Wild One Run
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Kelowna

Kelowna, Canada • 3 Oct 2026

2026 Wild One Run

The 2026 Wild One Run is Wilden's 8th trail run, held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, on Wilden's backcountry trails near Kelowna, British Columbia. The event site is the Wilden Presentation Centre at 1881 Hidden Hills Dr.

Event distances include:

10K Run
5K Run
5K Dog Run/Walk
5K Walk
1K Kids Run

Most categories are chip timed. Registered participants will receive 2026 Wild One swag. Children in the 1K Kids Run receive an award ribbon or medal upon completion.

Package pick-up is available Friday, October 2 from 4pm to 6pm at Play Kelowna and on-site on October 3 from 9am. Street parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. The organizer states that refunds cannot be accommodated.

All proceeds are directed to the Wilden Legacy Fund for Youth Mental Health. At the time shown, CA$747.02 has been raised toward a CA$5,000.00 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Kelowna

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k Run

5 km

5k Dog Run/walk

5 km

5k Run

5 km

5k Walk

1k Kids Run

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

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Dirty Feet Trail Run - Race 3 - Vernon, BC

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Brokenagan Backyard Ultra

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