VIRTUAL STAGE RACE - June 2021
The Rendezvous 135 challenges runners to run the length of Okanagan Lake or 135k, with a minimum of 5,000m elevation gain over 6 consecutive days. The race will be open for the month of June and participants can choose to run any 6 days within the month to complete the challenge, however the 6 days must be consecutive or back to back. If you miss a day, you must start over. You can take less than 6 days to complete the challenge, however not more than 6. We will mail out race swag within a week of participants completing the challenge and announce the prize winners on July 1st.
Lake History
Okanagan Lake is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and is the largest lake in the Okanagan Valley. There are three major population centres located along the lake's shores: Vernon at the north end, Kelowna at the midpoint and Penticton at the south end.
Length: 135km
Width: 3-5km
Depth: 232m
There have been many theories as to the derivation of the name of Okanagan lake and one is that it means "rendezvous" as the thread of the river at Lake Osoyoos is where First Nations of B.C. and Washington often gathered for an annual Potlatch. We liked how this tied in some of the local culture and history with the race, as well as how rendezvous means to gather, which is the part of our events that we love the most... bringing people together.
So while we are unable to gather in a traditional sense due to COVID-19, it's our hope that The Rendezvous 135 will bring people together in a new and meaningful virtual way in 2021.
Length: 135km
Width: 3-5km
Depth: 232m
There have been many theories as to the derivation of the name of Okanagan lake and one is that it means "rendezvous" as the thread of the river at Lake Osoyoos is where First Nations of B.C. and Washington often gathered for an annual Potlatch. We liked how this tied in some of the local culture and history with the race, as well as how rendezvous means to gather, which is the part of our events that we love the most... bringing people together.
So while we are unable to gather in a traditional sense due to COVID-19, it's our hope that The Rendezvous 135 will bring people together in a new and meaningful virtual way in 2021.
Why Join Rendezvous 135?
1. Because running 135k with 5000m, over 6 days (or less) will challenge you!
2. You can be creative and run anywhere! Showcase your local community or hit the hills! If you don't have access to the MTN's, jump on a treadmill or find some local stairs.
3. We have some really fun categories and valuable prizes. (registration is limited to 150 spots)
4. This race also supports trail improvements in OK MTN Provincial Park / FOSS, Friends of the South Slopes Non-Profit Organization.
5. Included in your race entry is a downloadable personalized race badge, digital assets to celebrate every 1000m milestone you hit, locally designed event t-shirt and handmade ceramic finishers medal.
6. Engagement with an online community, motivation and fun.
2. You can be creative and run anywhere! Showcase your local community or hit the hills! If you don't have access to the MTN's, jump on a treadmill or find some local stairs.
3. We have some really fun categories and valuable prizes. (registration is limited to 150 spots)
4. This race also supports trail improvements in OK MTN Provincial Park / FOSS, Friends of the South Slopes Non-Profit Organization.
5. Included in your race entry is a downloadable personalized race badge, digital assets to celebrate every 1000m milestone you hit, locally designed event t-shirt and handmade ceramic finishers medal.
6. Engagement with an online community, motivation and fun.
Fundraising
In 2012 we adapted this motto: "Running feels good. Giving back feels good. Doing both feels GREAT!" and we have been giving back to charities and trail building associations ever since. Each race in our series donates a portion of the entry fees to local charity, as well we host 2-3 runs per year which focus 100% of the fundraising on charity and brings people together in a special way to share adventure and the passion to make a difference. To date, PACE Trail Runs has helped raise over $84,600 for local charities.
Rendezvous 135 supports FOSS Society who are dedicated to preserving the environmental integrity of the south slopes of Kelowna by constructing and maintaining public facilities, trails and signs in Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park and OK MTN Provincial Park, while promoting minimal impact recreation.
All of the fundraising efforts from Rendezvous 135 will be earmarked for improving the trails in OK Mountain Provincial Park, which is the home of our Wild Horse Traverse 50k. This park is rugged, wild and hard to access, making trail maintenance very difficult. 100% of the proceeds will go into supporting keeping these trails safe, accessible and support the Wild Horse Traverse in future years.
There is a minimum $50 fundraising commitment that each runner must meet to qualify as an official finisher and for prizing. All fundraising efforts are deeply appreciated. The individual who raises the most money will win a $500 online shopping spree with Salomon!
PROOF OF FUNDRAISING
1. Runners can donate the amount personally, or host their own fundraising campaign.
2. Please make a one time donation under your name through the FOSS website and write "PACE R135" in the notes for tracking purposes.
3. Please forward proof of your donation to hannahpacetrailruns@gmail.com for our recording purposes.
Rendezvous 135 supports FOSS Society who are dedicated to preserving the environmental integrity of the south slopes of Kelowna by constructing and maintaining public facilities, trails and signs in Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park and OK MTN Provincial Park, while promoting minimal impact recreation.
All of the fundraising efforts from Rendezvous 135 will be earmarked for improving the trails in OK Mountain Provincial Park, which is the home of our Wild Horse Traverse 50k. This park is rugged, wild and hard to access, making trail maintenance very difficult. 100% of the proceeds will go into supporting keeping these trails safe, accessible and support the Wild Horse Traverse in future years.
There is a minimum $50 fundraising commitment that each runner must meet to qualify as an official finisher and for prizing. All fundraising efforts are deeply appreciated. The individual who raises the most money will win a $500 online shopping spree with Salomon!
PROOF OF FUNDRAISING
1. Runners can donate the amount personally, or host their own fundraising campaign.
2. Please make a one time donation under your name through the FOSS website and write "PACE R135" in the notes for tracking purposes.
3. Please forward proof of your donation to hannahpacetrailruns@gmail.com for our recording purposes.
Prize Categories (we have amazing sponsors & prizes that we will be announcing soon!)
- Fastest Overall Male and Female to record 135k & 5,000m ascent (no descending is necessary to qualify for this prize
- (50k, 25k or 10km entry for the 2022 or 2023 Broken Goat / up to $185 value)*
- (50k, 25k or 10km entry for the 2022 or 2023 Broken Goat / up to $185 value)*
- Slowest Overall Male and Female to record 135k & 5,000m ascent (no descending is necessary to qualify for this prize)
- (50k, 25k or 10km entry for the 2022 or 2023 Broken Goat / up to $185 value)*
- (50k, 25k or 10km entry for the 2022 or 2023 Broken Goat / up to $185 value)*
- Most Overall Elevation Gain - Unisex (for the person who wants to maximize their elevation over 5 days & within 135k)
- Hammer Nutrition Canada: Compex SP 2.0 machine - a tool that will take your recovery and performance to the next level! $650 retail value.
- Best Costume - Must be worn during run and photo sent via email or tag @pacetrailruns on social media
- Okanagan Spirits Distillery: Private Zoom Cocktail Experience. A fantastic way to get together virtually and experience an evening of guided gin or whiskey tasting. $200 retail value.
- Top Fundraiser.
- Salomon: $500 Credit for online footwear, apparel and gear purchases only. Expires December 31, 2021.
- Last to Finish (reaching 135k & 5,000m)
- Rifugio Coffee Roasters $100 gift pack.
- First to Finish (reaching 135k & 5,000m ascent)
- Sidekick Tools: Recovery Bundle. $250 retail value.
- we will also have random draw prizes from all of our sponsors that all finishers will have a chance to win.
- Please note you are only edible to win ONE prize. We believe in spreading the love.
*please note this entry fee is non-transferable into other events in the PACE Trail Series or another year. You can gift your entry to someone if you are unable to use it, however it must be used for the 2022 Broken Goat.
Slowest Time - We understand not everyone wants to be recognized for having the slowest time, which we respect. If you prefer to not compete in this category, please send an email to hannahpacetrailruns@gmail.com
Best Costume - For those competing for the Best Costume award, you MUST submit visual proof to pacesportsfitness@shaw.ca or post to Instagram or Facebook and tag - pacetrailruns. If emailing your photo, please advise if we have permission to post to our social media feeds. Thank you.
Best Costume - For those competing for the Best Costume award, you MUST submit visual proof to pacesportsfitness@shaw.ca or post to Instagram or Facebook and tag - pacetrailruns. If emailing your photo, please advise if we have permission to post to our social media feeds. Thank you.
What's Included
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Virtual Tracking
Tracking: You can upload your stats into Ultra Signup, however everyone will also need to use Strava for this Virtual Run. If you do not yet have a Strava account, it is very easy to set one up. JOIN NOW!
RENDEZVOUS 135 Strava Group: JOIN NOW!
RENDEZVOUS 135 Strava Group: JOIN NOW!
Registration (in CDN dollars)
RACE OPTION |
DECEMBER 7TH @7pm PST |
JANUARY 1ST |
SOLO |
$75 |
$90 |
Registration is non-refundable, non-deferrable and non-transferrable. Thank you.
Download the following digital assets and post them to social media when you hit each 1000m milestone! Don't forget to tag: pacetrailruns and use the hashtag #pacetrailruns + #pacerendezvous135!
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