Be. The. Moose.
Welcome to the P.A.C.E Trail Race Series where we host a variety of events in beautiful British Columbia. We are a small, family owned series who's goal is simple. To offer runners a professional, memorable, scenic and challenging race series that feels inclusive, welcoming and rewarding.
We work hard to keep our events on the 'grass roots' side of things. We are all about those special handmade, home grown touches; apple pies, jams, handmade ceramic finishers medals, handmade stained glass, coffee (roasted by the race director and her husband) and ensuring runners have an experience that feels more like coming home or a family reunion.
We have strong environmental & community values, such as composting, recycling and we support local charities and donate a portion of our race fees back to the trail groups that build, maintain and advocate for the trails we are so privileged to enjoy.
In terms of our courses - our series is very diverse. We have 3 totally different races that we host in the Okanagan and 1 race we host in the high alpine mountains in the Kootenays. The terrain and landscapes are all unique and not one race course will leave you feeling like the other. They do have a few things in common, however. They're all really challenging and scenic, combine all the best trail networks each area has to offer.
We want to thank you for taking time to visit the P.A.C.E. Trail Runs website and we hope to welcome you into the #pacefamily in 2023.
We work hard to keep our events on the 'grass roots' side of things. We are all about those special handmade, home grown touches; apple pies, jams, handmade ceramic finishers medals, handmade stained glass, coffee (roasted by the race director and her husband) and ensuring runners have an experience that feels more like coming home or a family reunion.
We have strong environmental & community values, such as composting, recycling and we support local charities and donate a portion of our race fees back to the trail groups that build, maintain and advocate for the trails we are so privileged to enjoy.
In terms of our courses - our series is very diverse. We have 3 totally different races that we host in the Okanagan and 1 race we host in the high alpine mountains in the Kootenays. The terrain and landscapes are all unique and not one race course will leave you feeling like the other. They do have a few things in common, however. They're all really challenging and scenic, combine all the best trail networks each area has to offer.
We want to thank you for taking time to visit the P.A.C.E. Trail Runs website and we hope to welcome you into the #pacefamily in 2023.
Wandering Moose was our humble beginning. It was created after hosting a make-shift race during our fall trail running clinic in 2012 when a race our athletes were signed up for was cancelled on short notice. The feedback was so positive, that the following year we launched the official start to our series with "Autumn Rush." We later rebranded it to Wandering Moose as our series grew into a total of 4 events: Nimble Bear, Wildhorse Traverse, Broken Goat & our beloved Wandering Moose.
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the PACE community who believed in us, encouraged us and who continue to support our series whole-heartedly. PACE has become family throughout the years and we hope all of our races feel like coming home.
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the PACE community who believed in us, encouraged us and who continue to support our series whole-heartedly. PACE has become family throughout the years and we hope all of our races feel like coming home.
REGISTRATION OPENS via ULTRA SIGNUP
January 30, 2023 at 7pm PST
January 30, 2023 at 7pm PST
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Date: Oct 7, 2023
Events: 12k, 21k, 42k Wandering Moose showcases all the best of Myra Bellevue Provincial Park. 12KM Our 12km course quickly heads uphill and climbs steady for the first kilometer to the aid station. From here, the climbing continues through a beautiful forest before turning left on Angel Springs trail, which is mostly a technical wonderland filled with roots and rocks. It traverses 4 creek crossings, although this time of year the creek flows gently, allowing easy passage. The landscapes will continue to change from shadowed moss and fern filled forest, to open, bright loamy bits of single track. The final stretch to the finish is less of a push and definitely more of a punch ;) |
21KM
Runners exit Myra Canyon Park and run down June Springs road for approx. 900m until they reach the turn off that takes them into beautiful Myra Bellevue Provincial Park! A favourite on this side of the park, runners will flow along Pipers and over to Lost Lake before climbing up Grassy trail and eventually turning left on Outhouse trail which is a fun and winding single track.
Runners will hit a short piece of FSR (Hromek) down to Bailout trail, which requires a sharp right hand turn! Bailout trail will be filled with beautiful fall colours and rolling terrain all the way to June Springs parking lot where runners will access the aid station. From here, runners follow the 12km course to the finish and should save some jam for the final punchy climb.
42KM
Runners follow the same route as the 21km until Outhouse trail, where they turn right and continue to run a variety of terrain all the way up to the KVR. (Swamp Thing, Lost Lake, Captain Nemo).
After a short flat section on the historic KVR, runners are in for a treat as they descend all the way down Crawford trail to Look-Out trail where big views of Crawford Canyon and the Okanagan Lake can be seen for miles.
It's smooth going until runners hit hillbilly trail, where this popular mountain bike trail offers more technical sections before hitting Flamingo Flats. A 90 degree left hand turn leads runners onto Race Classic, Earring Trail and eventually they hit lower bench / Crawford parking lot and the 2nd aid station. Save some energy for Fairlane Trail which is an awesome stretch of fun, rolling single track that will surprise you with some punchy climbs. After a very short stint on Hromek Road runners left on Myra Bailout Trail to the 3rd and final aid station. From here, runners follow the rest of the 11km course.
Kids Race
The distance is about 1.5km and all ages are welcome, however we typically see kids aged 5 to 10 participate. Kids under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. It's fun event and not timed. Each kid gets a bib and finishers treat. The entry is $5 and 100% of the proceeds go towards the Canadian Mental Health Association, more specifically Georgia's Wish. Registration is online or in-person the morning of the race.
Runners exit Myra Canyon Park and run down June Springs road for approx. 900m until they reach the turn off that takes them into beautiful Myra Bellevue Provincial Park! A favourite on this side of the park, runners will flow along Pipers and over to Lost Lake before climbing up Grassy trail and eventually turning left on Outhouse trail which is a fun and winding single track.
Runners will hit a short piece of FSR (Hromek) down to Bailout trail, which requires a sharp right hand turn! Bailout trail will be filled with beautiful fall colours and rolling terrain all the way to June Springs parking lot where runners will access the aid station. From here, runners follow the 12km course to the finish and should save some jam for the final punchy climb.
42KM
Runners follow the same route as the 21km until Outhouse trail, where they turn right and continue to run a variety of terrain all the way up to the KVR. (Swamp Thing, Lost Lake, Captain Nemo).
After a short flat section on the historic KVR, runners are in for a treat as they descend all the way down Crawford trail to Look-Out trail where big views of Crawford Canyon and the Okanagan Lake can be seen for miles.
It's smooth going until runners hit hillbilly trail, where this popular mountain bike trail offers more technical sections before hitting Flamingo Flats. A 90 degree left hand turn leads runners onto Race Classic, Earring Trail and eventually they hit lower bench / Crawford parking lot and the 2nd aid station. Save some energy for Fairlane Trail which is an awesome stretch of fun, rolling single track that will surprise you with some punchy climbs. After a very short stint on Hromek Road runners left on Myra Bailout Trail to the 3rd and final aid station. From here, runners follow the rest of the 11km course.
Kids Race
The distance is about 1.5km and all ages are welcome, however we typically see kids aged 5 to 10 participate. Kids under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. It's fun event and not timed. Each kid gets a bib and finishers treat. The entry is $5 and 100% of the proceeds go towards the Canadian Mental Health Association, more specifically Georgia's Wish. Registration is online or in-person the morning of the race.
Course
Course Maps
- Interactive.
- printable maps coming soon.
- Interactive.
- printable maps coming soon.
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Schedule & Details
Date: |
October 7, 2023. |
Distances: |
12k, 21k, 42k, kids race. |
Start Times: |
42km - 8:00am 21km - 10:00am 11km - 11:00am Kids - 11:05am |
Pre-Race Briefing: |
Mandatory 10min before each race start. |
Package Pick-Up: ID must be shown by the registered runner. You cannot pick up a bib for someone else. No exceptions. Thank you. |
Saturday October 7, 2023 Myra Adventure Park Start Area 42km - 7:00am to 7:40am 21km - 8:00am to 9:30am 11km - 9:30am to 10:30am Kids - 10:30am to 10:50am |
Location: |
Myra Adventure Park. CLICK FOR MAP. |
Parking: |
There is parking in the adventure park, along the left hand side of the gravel road and along June Springs road. Car pooling is strongly recommended. |
Award Ceremony: |
Prizing will be handed out to the top 3 male and female in each distance as they finish. There is no official award ceremony. |
Aid Stations
Please bring a foldable bowl to receive food at the aid station 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 both aid stations. Please have your race bibs on the front of your body and visible.
Runner Assistance: Runners may not receive assistance outside of designated Aid Stations 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.
Aid Stations also act as check points, therefore it’s mandatory that you check in at both aid stations. Please have your race bibs on the front of your body and visible.
Runner Assistance: Runners may not receive assistance outside of designated Aid Stations 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.
AID LOCATION |
12KM |
21KM |
50KM |
CREW ACCESS |
June Springs Parking Lot |
Aid 1 / 1.5km |
Aid 1 / 10km |
Aid 3 / 29.5km |
Drive. Limited space. |
KVR / Capitan Nemo Trail |
N/A |
N/A |
Aid 1 / 10km |
Drive up to the parking lot at the top of June Springs road / KVR and hike or bike from there. VEHICLE ACCESS ALONG THE KVR IS NOT PERMITTED. |
Stewart Road East / Parking area for Myra Bellevue Provincial Park. |
N/A |
N/A |
Aid 2 / 21.5km |
Drive. Main Parking Area. |
MANDATORY GEAR
TBA.
TBA.
CUT-OFF'S
The 42km has two cut-off times
The 42km has two cut-off times
- The first cut-off is at the 3rd aid station (June Springs parking lot) at 2:00pm. This gives participants 6hrs to complete approx. 30km of the full 42km course.
- The second cut-off time is at the finish line at 4:00pm, allowing participants 8hrs to complete the full 42km course.
Environment
Our team has a deep love for Mother Earth and we are committed to the following sustainable practices. Thanks for helping us make a positive impact on the environment.
- Our races are cup-less. Athletes need to bring a reusable cup, or hydration pack for replenishing at aid stations and at the finish line.
- Our aid stations use compostable & recyclable containers.
- Our races provide reusable bags at package pick-up.
- We have the option to opt out of a t-shirt when registering. We work with 100% sweatshop free & eco-aware companies who are socially and environmentally responsible.
- We offer consumables, such as coffee as race swag which have compostable packaging.
- Our race bibs are recyclable. Athletes can hand their bibs in to be recycled at the finish area.
- We course mark with reusable flagging and signs.
- Our waivers are all digital and online.
- We offer recycling & composting at all of our aid stations.
- We offer recycling & composting at our start/finish line.
Registration
DISTANCE |
JANUARY 30, 2023 |
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 |
12KM |
$85 |
$95 |
21KM |
$110 |
$120 |
42KM |
$130 |
$140 |
Please visit our FAQs for our deferral & refund policy & read the race rules before registering. Racers have 24hrs to request a full refund after completing registration if they don't agree with our policies. After that time, our policy goes into effect and no refunds will be issued. Thank you for your cooperation.
Bird's Eye on our Policies
* We do not offer waitlists or refunds.
* Deferral options are available with specific timelines listed on our website.
* Registrations are non-transferable, and no credits will be issued.
* You can move down in distance until October 5th, however, you can not move up in distance.
* If you decide to move down in distance, no credit will be given.
PLEASE NOTE: 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 unforeseen circumstances, PACE Sports Fitness will provide a limited refund and credit towards the next year’s event.
Bird's Eye on our Policies
* We do not offer waitlists or refunds.
* Deferral options are available with specific timelines listed on our website.
* Registrations are non-transferable, and no credits will be issued.
* You can move down in distance until October 5th, however, you can not move up in distance.
* If you decide to move down in distance, no credit will be given.
PLEASE NOTE: 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 unforeseen circumstances, PACE Sports Fitness will provide a limited refund and credit towards the next year’s event.
What's Included
- Custom soft-style cotton t-shirt custom design (option to opt out at registration if preferred).
- Speciality coffee, locally roasted by Rifugio Coffee Roasters
- Custom reusable PACE Trail Series shoe bag.
- Donation towards Friends of the South Slopes trail efforts & membership
- Finish line lunch. Vegan & GF options available.
- Custom hand-made ceramic finishers medals.
- Beautiful hand crafted awards for top 3 male & 3 female in each distance.
- Special awards for anyone participating in their 5th annual Wandering Moose.
- Custom soft-style cotton t-shirt custom design (option to opt out at registration if preferred).
- Speciality coffee, locally roasted by Rifugio Coffee Roasters
- Custom reusable PACE Trail Series shoe bag.
- Donation towards Friends of the South Slopes trail efforts & membership
- Finish line lunch. Vegan & GF options available.
- Custom hand-made ceramic finishers medals.
- Beautiful hand crafted awards for top 3 male & 3 female in each distance.
- Special awards for anyone participating in their 5th annual Wandering Moose.
We know there are a lot of really great race options out there for you to choose from and it means a lot to us that you're considering adding Nimble Bear to your 2023 race calendar and goals. Hugs! #PACEFAMILY
COVID DEFERRALS
- 2020 runners had the choice to defer 100% of their 2020 race entry fees into one of the following years: 2021, 2022 or 2023.
- Registration is NOT automatically rolled over for you. You still have to register.
- Please email us if you still have a credit that you need uploaded onto your ultra signup account.
