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The Pemby Pounder

Name: The Pemby Pounder
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Pemberton

Pemberton, Canada • 20 Jun 2026

The Pemby Pounder - trail run at Den Duyf Park, Pemberton BC

The Pemby Pounder takes place on June 20, 2026 at Den Duyf Park in Pemberton, British Columbia. Courses run on the Mackenzie trail network at the base of Mount Currie. All races start and finish at Den Duyf Park.

The route features steep climbs, technical descents and predominantly singletrack. It passes through old growth forest, climbs to alpine vistas on the ridge and returns with views of the valley floor.

Distances offered

9K: 90%+ singletrack, ascent 261 m, descent 261 m
22K: 90%+ singletrack, ascent 963 m, descent 963 m
42K: 90%+ singletrack, ascent 1861 m, descent 1862 m, new for 2026

The event also hosts the Walk for Wellness 9K, a charitable walk supporting the Pemberton Health Foundation. The race is locally owned and operated by Endurance Specific Events and acknowledges local trail builders and community partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Pemberton

Race information

Website

Marathon

42k Trail Marathon

22 km

22k

9 km

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

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