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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. The event takes place in Wilden's backcountry with the event site at the Wilden Presentation Centre, 1881 Hidden Hills Dr, Kelowna, BC.

Race options include:

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

Several categories are chip timed. Participants receive 2026 Wild One swag with registration. Kids in the 1K receive an award ribbon or medal at completion. The event policy states that refunds cannot be accommodated.

Package pick-up is available pre-race on Friday, October 2 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Play Kelowna, with on-site pick-up on October 3 from 9:00 am. Street parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.

All proceeds go to the Wilden Legacy Fund for Youth Mental Health. Fundraising shows CA$854.74 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 Walk

5 km

5k Dog Run/walk

5 km

5k Run

1k Kids Run

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

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