50km. 2040m ascent. 2040m descent.
The ultra distance will roughly be two loops of the 25km course. I know, I know... double the scenery, double the challenge and double the accomplishment! Please read the 25k descriptor below...
25km. 1125m ascent. 1125m descent.
The 25k starts out leaving Rose Valley school grounds and quickly enters into the park on a steady single track climb. Runners will be treated to the first fun switchback descent in the race which drops them down into more amazing single track and outstanding views.
Aid Station #1 will be reached at the 10.5k point of the race and runners will want to fuel up because the next aid is 9.5k away and there is a monster climb, that takes runners under a cool rock bridge, in-between the two aid stations. The descent is twisty and fun and will links into Aid Station #2 at 20k. From here, the last 5km is NO walk in the park and runners have a lot of work ahead of them as they hit a tight single track trail that will once again lead them up to high vistas before traversing back to the finish line at Rose Valley Elementary School to complete one big loop.
Aid Station #1 will be reached at the 10.5k point of the race and runners will want to fuel up because the next aid is 9.5k away and there is a monster climb, that takes runners under a cool rock bridge, in-between the two aid stations. The descent is twisty and fun and will links into Aid Station #2 at 20k. From here, the last 5km is NO walk in the park and runners have a lot of work ahead of them as they hit a tight single track trail that will once again lead them up to high vistas before traversing back to the finish line at Rose Valley Elementary School to complete one big loop.
10km. 430m ascent. 430m descent.
Rarely do you get epic views on a short course, however Rose Valley delivers for all distances in Nimble Bear. Racers follow the same course as the 50k & 25k runners and will get to experience the famous figure 8 section of dazzling single track.
Please note: there is NO aid station for the 10k runners and you must be comfortable being self supported.
Please note: there is NO aid station for the 10k runners and you must be comfortable being self supported.
free 1km kids race
Our kids race is free (donations accepted for West Kelowna Trail Crew Society) and promotes fun, participation and fitness for kids under 13yrs old. Registration is 1hr prior to the start of their event and parents must check their kids in, pick up a race bib and sign the waiver. Kids under 5yrs must be accompanied by their parents during the run.
Each runner will receive a fun "treat" when crossing the finishing line. Please note, however the free kids race participants do not qualify for draw prizes. Thank you for your cooperation.
Each runner will receive a fun "treat" when crossing the finishing line. Please note, however the free kids race participants do not qualify for draw prizes. Thank you for your cooperation.