Dirty Feet - Kal Park 50
About the race
Run the trails at Kalamalka Provincial Park near Vernon, BC.
Dirty Feet Trail Races are fun yet challenging trail running events for all ages. Enjoy the sweet trails in Kal Park as you wander through the forest and grasslands, then climb up to check out the views of Kal Lake and the Okanagan Valley.
Kal Park has been voted the #1 trails in BC, and the finish line is at the beach.
Aid stations
50km
Five aid stations on course at 12.5km, 20.9km (approx), 25km, 37.5km and 45.9km (approx).
25km
Two aid stations on course at 12.5km and 20.9km (approx). Be prepared to carry enough water or electrolyte drink for 10km without a refuelling station.
8km
No aid stations on course.
All aid stations
Aid stations include water, electrolyte drink, gummies and chips. At the finish there is food waiting for you: sweet and salty snacks, water and electrolyte drink.
Optional participant medals
Medals commemorate hard work and let you honour your accomplishments with a Dirty Feet medal. You can purchase these medals in advance through UltraSignup for $10, or on the day of the race for $15. Medal image may change slightly.
Racer check-in
Check-in begins May 2nd, 2027 at 6:00am at the start/finish.
Prizes
Prize money will be awarded to the top three finishers in the men's and women's 50km race: $125 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd place and $50 for 3rd place.
The 25km and 8km races will receive prizes for the top three from our sponsors. You need to be in person to receive your prizes; they will not be mailed out.
There are draw prizes to win, so stay around to see what is new from our sponsors.
Start times and cut-off times
- 50km: 7:00am
- 25km: 9:00am
- 8km: 10:30am
The 50km has two cut-off times: 5 hours at the 25km aid station and 7.5 hours at the 37.5km aid station.
Pacing and support
Pacing and pacers are not permitted for any distance in this race. Your support crew may only support you at the start/finish area, halfway at the start area and nowhere else on the course.
No video crew is allowed to follow you on the course or cross the finish line with you, and no drones are allowed at this park. Any reports of video crew, drones or support outside of the aid stations will result in a DNF.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
No refunds. Registration may be transferred to another 2027 event, if requested 2 weeks before the event.
The course
50K
25K
8K
The trails will be well marked with flags and arrows. The race runs through forest and grasslands and climbs to views of Kal Lake and the Okanagan Valley. The finish line is at the beach.
Location
Kalamalka Lake Park, Vernon, BC, Canada Open in Google Maps
City insight: Vernon
Vernon is a city in British Columbia, Canada, about 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vancouver. Named after Forbes George Vernon, it was incorporated in 1892 and is the largest city in the North Okanagan Regional District. The climate is warm and dry in summer with cold, snowy winters, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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