NEW for 2024, Wandering Moose will be offering 13k, 25k & 39k revised routes starting from Soma Cidery. All 3 distances will still take place in Myra Bellevue Provincial Park.
Wandering Moose brings the sweep spot to trail racing. Technical single-track, scenic and (mostly) runnable trails. It's grass roots with a few steep surprises and hidden gems. It's absolutely the best season closer in BC. |
Course Map
Course details, GPX files and maps coming soon!
Our team would like to acknowledge that Wandering Moose takes place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Okanagan Syilx people and we celebrate and honour all the history that exists within this amazing park.
Our team would like to acknowledge that Wandering Moose takes place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Okanagan Syilx people and we celebrate and honour all the history that exists within this amazing park.
Schedule & Details
Date: |
October 12, 2024 |
Distances: |
13k, 25k, 39k |
Start Times: |
8:00am / 9:30am / 10:30am |
Pre-Race Briefing: |
Mandatory 10min before each race start. |
NEW Location: |
Soma Cidery. Click for Map. |
Parking: |
More info coming soon! Car pooling is strongly recommended. Please obey parking marshals who will be directing traffic. |
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. |
Lunch: |
Lunch is include in racers entry fees. Please hand in the tear-away portion of your race bib (which specifies your preferences entered when you registered) to pick up lunch. Vegan/GF: curry & rice No Preferences: Pizza. Cider is available for purchase. |
Early Package Pick-Up Please note: Transfer of bib numbers is strictly prohibited and you will be permanently banned from all PACE Trail Series races should you race under a bib number that is not registered to you. Thank you for your cooperation. |
PRE-RACE PACKAGE PICK UP Details coming soon.
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Race Day Package Pick-Up: |
RACE-DAY PICK-UP Saturday October 12, 2024 7:00am to 9:00am Kids race bib pick up: 9:45am SOMA Cider Start Area
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Finish Line Closes: |
4:00pm |
Communications: We will PDF any emails and post links to the information here. |
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Washrooms
STARTING AREA WASHROOMS: There are public toilets at SOMA Cider, as well as porta potties.
Aid Stations
AID #1
More details coming soon! |
Aid #2
More details coming soon! |
AID #3
More details coming soon! |
- 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 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.
Mandatory Gear
More info coming soon.
Cut-Offs
Coming soon!
Celebration
This year we are thrilled to partner with Soma Cidery. This small batch Cidery brings a field-to-tap philosophy: always local, handcrafted, and sustainably produced using all-natural ingredients, harvested from Okanagan Valley orchards, and using fresh-pressed juice.
Runners can enjoy hand-craftted ciders while relaxing in the beautiful picnic area, located on 13 acres of pristine farmland amid rolling hills, vineyards, pine forests and enjoy the Alpaca farm.
My brother, Ken, and his crew will also be back making farm to table pizza and homemade curry which has become a highlight for our race community.
What to bring:
- Cash for additional cider or merchandise.
- Lawn chair to relax and soak up the picnic atmosphere.
- Change of clothes for all weather conditions.
Runners can enjoy hand-craftted ciders while relaxing in the beautiful picnic area, located on 13 acres of pristine farmland amid rolling hills, vineyards, pine forests and enjoy the Alpaca farm.
My brother, Ken, and his crew will also be back making farm to table pizza and homemade curry which has become a highlight for our race community.
What to bring:
- Cash for additional cider or merchandise.
- Lawn chair to relax and soak up the picnic atmosphere.
- Change of clothes for all weather conditions.
Accommodations
SOMA INN
Soma offers 10 private suites of varying capacities. These boutique rooms are on the upper floor of the Farm Inn, and include access to a library, games room, and plenty of additional lounge and breakout space. Runners can roll in and out of the finish line!
BOOK NOW!
Soma offers 10 private suites of varying capacities. These boutique rooms are on the upper floor of the Farm Inn, and include access to a library, games room, and plenty of additional lounge and breakout space. Runners can roll in and out of the finish line!
BOOK NOW!
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
Please read our 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.
DISTANCE |
JAN 10, 2024 |
FEB 1, 2024 |
13k |
$95 |
$105 |
25k |
$135 |
$145 |
39k |
$165 |
$185 |
What's Included
- Custom soft-style cotton t-shirt custom design (option to opt out at registration if preferred).
- Custom PACE Trail Series shoe bag.
- Lunch (pizza and curry) and post race snacks.
- Coffee roasted locally by Rifugio Coffee Roasters.
- Donation towards F.O.S.S. & COSAR groups.
- 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 & 10th Wandering Moose.
- Custom soft-style cotton t-shirt custom design (option to opt out at registration if preferred).
- Custom PACE Trail Series shoe bag.
- Lunch (pizza and curry) and post race snacks.
- Coffee roasted locally by Rifugio Coffee Roasters.
- Donation towards F.O.S.S. & COSAR groups.
- 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 & 10th Wandering Moose.
Thank you for considering 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 2024.
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 2024.