VERTICAL RACE - APRIL 5, 2025
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Vert Till ya Hurt has a really fun and unique race format and offers participants two race formats to choose from:
1. 16km / 530m at Smith Creek. 2. 37km / 1850m at Smith Creek, Goat's Peak and Mount Boucherie. Participants drive to Goat's Peak and Mount Boucherie. Each trail location is marked, timed and will have volunteers and medics. Drive time is not recorded. The 37km is a great opportunity to gather your friends, load up your car and pack your to-go cooler with your favourite snacks. Only your time on course is recorded. $10 of every entry fee goes directly to the West Kelowna Trail Crew and help restore the trails that were destroyed in the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire. |
The finish line festivities will take place at Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary school where 37km will pick up their finishers medal, can cheer in their fellow runners and have some pizza. Finishers of the 16km race will receive their finishers medal at the finish line at Smith Creek but can join us over at Mount Boucherie to cheer on the long course and have some lunch.
We hope you'll consider joining us for a challenging day of vertical, stunning views, fundraising and a finish line pint!
Two Ways to Get Involved
VERT TILL YA HURT 16KM
Run the Vert Till Ya Hurt as a single stage event. Signing up for this option means you run the in-person 16km race only.
Limited to 100 spots.
VERT TILL YA HURT 37km
Run the in-person 16km race at Smith Creek, then drive to Goat's Peak and Mount Boucherie to add up the vert! The perfect goal for anyone looking for the ultimate challenge of running all 3 peaks in a day.
Limited to 100 spots.
Run the Vert Till Ya Hurt as a single stage event. Signing up for this option means you run the in-person 16km race only.
Limited to 100 spots.
VERT TILL YA HURT 37km
Run the in-person 16km race at Smith Creek, then drive to Goat's Peak and Mount Boucherie to add up the vert! The perfect goal for anyone looking for the ultimate challenge of running all 3 peaks in a day.
Limited to 100 spots.
Vert Till ya Hurt 16km
Vert Till ya Hurt 37km
GOATS PEAK & MOUNT BOUCHERIE
Each peak will be course marked, with course marshalls and a medic, however participants must be comfortable being self-supported. Aid stations are not provided at these 2 locations. Grab your coolers with your favourite snacks and load up your car!
After the Smith Creek loop, runners must perform their repeats in the following order: 2 repeats at Goat's Peak and then 2 repeats at Mount Boucherie. If a runner performs the repeats in the reverse order, they will be disqualified.
37KM RECORDING
Each peak will be course marked, with course marshalls and a medic, however participants must be comfortable being self-supported. Aid stations are not provided at these 2 locations. Grab your coolers with your favourite snacks and load up your car!
After the Smith Creek loop, runners must perform their repeats in the following order: 2 repeats at Goat's Peak and then 2 repeats at Mount Boucherie. If a runner performs the repeats in the reverse order, they will be disqualified.
37KM RECORDING
- Runners must complete each peak following the course marking.
- Runners must be signed/verified by our volunteer timing team at each peak.
- Only the trail segments are recorded. Drive time is not a factor. Please drive responsibly and safe.
- Only the top 3 finishers of the 37km will be asked to submit GPX date to verify results. We trust everyone to be fair and NOT cut corners, as this may affect our ability to receive future permits. Thank you.
Race Schedule
Date: |
April 5, 2025 |
Distances: |
16km + 37km |
Start Time: 16km Finish Line (Smith Creek) Closes: 37km Finish Line (Mount Boucherie) Closes: |
7:00am 11:00am 5:30pm |
Pre-Race Briefing: |
Mandatory 10min before each race start. |
Location: |
Smith Creek Parking Lot. Map |
Parking: |
Smith Creek - Limited space. Please car pool. - FSR parking along the right hand side of the road as you drive into the park. - Please obey parking marshals who will be directing traffic. Goat's Peak Regional Park - Street/residential parking along the right hand side of Witworth Road. - Please do not block residents driveways and only park in designated areas. - Runners must check in with the timing volunteers at the base of the mountain before starting and have their peak pass marked off when they finish. Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary School - Parking is in the parking lot of the school. - Runners will need to walk to the school field where the official start line and timing volunteer is located. Look for the PACE flags! - Runners must check in with the timing volunteers at the base of the mountain before starting and have their peak pass marked off when they finish. |
Package Pick-Up: |
Friday April 4, 2025 6:00pm to 7:00pm FRESH AIR EXPERIENCE MAP 1656 Dilworth Drive Kelowna
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Check-In |
6:15am to 6:45am All racers must check in the morning of the race with our registration team. Look for the PACE tents. |
Finish Line |
Finish Line Hours 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Awards Ceremony 4:00pm |
RACER GUIDE |
2025 Guide Coming Soon! |
Parking
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SMITH CREEK
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GOATS PEAK
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BOUCHERIE
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Aid Station
SMITH CREEK
There is only one aid station and it's 5km into the 16km Smith Creek course. There is no aid station on Goat's Peak or Mount Boucherie. Runners can pack a cooler with their favourite snacks and plenty of fluid!
There is only one aid station and it's 5km into the 16km Smith Creek course. There is no aid station on Goat's Peak or Mount Boucherie. Runners can pack a cooler with their favourite snacks and plenty of fluid!
- Water
- Hammer Nutrition Heed
- Hammer Nutrition Endurolytes
- Hammer Nutrition Gels
- Chips
- Fruit Bars
- Gummy Bears / Welches
- Pickles
- Coke
- Please bring a foldable bowl to receive food at the aid stations and a race mug if you want coke or other fluids (no bowls, plates or cups will be at food stations).
- Aid Stations also act as check points, therefore it’s mandatory that you check in at the aid station. Please have your race bibs on the front of your body and visible.
- Runner Assistance: Runners may not receive assistance outside of the designated aid station by anyone other than another registered active runner. This standard is enforced for fairness to all runners. You are, however, allowed to receive assistance from a crew within aid station boundaries so long as your crew does not impede other runners or race staff.
Cut-Off'S and Peak Hours
SMITH CREEK HOURS
6:50am Mandatory race briefing.
7:00am Official start for the 16km & 37km runners.
SMITH CREEK CUT-OFFS
Aid Station 1 - 8:30am (1.5hrs) - 6.5km
Finish line: 11:00am (4hrs)
If a runner arrives at a checkpoint after the published cut-off time, they will be disqualified
6:50am Mandatory race briefing.
7:00am Official start for the 16km & 37km runners.
SMITH CREEK CUT-OFFS
Aid Station 1 - 8:30am (1.5hrs) - 6.5km
Finish line: 11:00am (4hrs)
If a runner arrives at a checkpoint after the published cut-off time, they will be disqualified
GOAT’S PEAK HOURS
8:30am to 2:00pm.
Runners can start as early as 8:30am.
GOAT'S PEAK CUT-OFFS
Runners must start no later than 11:30am.
Runners must finish no later than 2:00pm. (2.5 to 6.5hrs)
Our sweep team will start clearing flags at 2:00pm.
8:30am to 2:00pm.
Runners can start as early as 8:30am.
GOAT'S PEAK CUT-OFFS
Runners must start no later than 11:30am.
Runners must finish no later than 2:00pm. (2.5 to 6.5hrs)
Our sweep team will start clearing flags at 2:00pm.
MOUNT BOUCHERIE HOURS
10:00am to 4:00pm.
Runners can start as early as 10:00am.
MOUNT BOUCHERIE CUT-OFFS (see note below)
Runners must start no later than 2:30pm.
Our sweep team will start clearing flags at 4:00pm.
10:00am to 4:00pm.
Runners can start as early as 10:00am.
MOUNT BOUCHERIE CUT-OFFS (see note below)
Runners must start no later than 2:30pm.
Our sweep team will start clearing flags at 4:00pm.
MOUNT BOUCHERIE FINISH LINE
2:00pm to 4:00pm
1:00pm Awards Ceremony
4:00pm finish line closes.
2:00pm to 4:00pm
1:00pm Awards Ceremony
4:00pm finish line closes.
Prize Categories
Award ceremony starts at 1:00pm.
Top 3 female finishers in the 16km.
Top 3 female finishers in the 37km.
Top 3 male finishers in the 16km.
Top 3 male finishers in the 37km.
Top 3 female finishers in the 16km.
Top 3 female finishers in the 37km.
Top 3 male finishers in the 16km.
Top 3 male finishers in the 37km.
What's Included
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Registration
The entry fee for VTYH is reflective of how our permits restrict the number of runners that are allowed to participate. So grab a spot before they're gone. There are NO WAITLISTS.
You accepted these policies during the registration process, but if for any reason you no longer agree, you have 24 hours following registration to request a cancellation of your race entry and payment.
Thank you for your understanding and adherence to our race policies. We look forward to seeing you on race day!
You accepted these policies during the registration process, but if for any reason you no longer agree, you have 24 hours following registration to request a cancellation of your race entry and payment.
- Once a race distance is sold out, that's it - there will be no new spots, no waitlist, and no transfers.
- Bibs are not transferrable to another runner under any circumstances.
- Up to 30 days before race day, we offer a 100% deferral of fees, towards another NOT YET SOLD OUT, PACE Trail Runs event.
- Between 14 to 30 days before race day, we can arrange a 50% deferral of race fees, towards another NOT YET SOLD OUT, PACE Trail Runs event.
- Within 2 weeks of race day - No refunds. No deferral. No exceptions.
- Full refunds can ONLY be processed for anyone who selects the optional refund insurance during registration.
- At any time, you can request to drop down in distance within the same event. There is no cost or refund for dropping down. We do not allow runners to move up in distance.
- In the event of cancellation of the event for reasons including, but not limited to, weather, forest fires, acts of nature, war, strikes or other circumstances, PACE Trail Runs will provide the following limited refund and discount towards the same event in the following year:
- early access to registration for the same event for the following year only;
- a 25% discount on registration for any distance in the same event for the following year only;
- a partial refund of your entry fee, calculated by PACE Trail Runs, accounting for factors such as incurred event expenses;
- the option for a full refund on any event merchandise that has been purchased; and
Thank you for your understanding and adherence to our race policies. We look forward to seeing you on race day!
RACE OPTION |
JANUARY 15th at 7am |
CAPACITY |
16km |
$140 $10 donated to WKTC to help rebuild the trails in Rose Valley that were destroyed in the McDougall Creek fire. |
100 spots |
37km |
$160 $10 donated to WKTC to help rebuild the trails in Rose Valley that were destroyed in the McDougall Creek fire. |
100 spots |
Registration is non-refundable, non-deferrable and non-transferrable. Thank you.
Vert Till Ya Hurt Race Rules
Smith Creek is a MTB designated area and therefore we want to emphasis a few key rules to follow. Please ensure you read the full race rules here.
- Public use should not be negatively impacted.
- No cutting corners. Short cutting also puts at risk the ability of PACE hosting future races on Crown Land.
- Crews are not allowed to take motor vehicles to areas designated as off-limits. All of the trails in VTYH are non-motorized.
- Headphones are not permitted.
- After Smith Creek, runners must perform their repeats in the following order: 2 repeats at Goat's Peak and then 2 repeats at Mount Boucherie. If a runner performs the repeats in the reverse order, they will be disqualified.
