bib pick-up.
SATURDAY JUNE 1st
6:00am at the start line in Bertram Creek Park. This will co-assign with racer check in & gear check.
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.
Racers must have ID with them for package pick up.
Swag bag pick-up: Racers can pick up their swag bag with custom t-shirt, bottle of vino, wine tasting & lunch coupons at the finish line.
6:00am at the start line in Bertram Creek Park. This will co-assign with racer check in & gear check.
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.
Racers must have ID with them for package pick up.
Swag bag pick-up: Racers can pick up their swag bag with custom t-shirt, bottle of vino, wine tasting & lunch coupons at the finish line.
shuttles.
Wild Horse Traverse is a challenging, wild & remote point to point trail running race that requires racers to either shuttle to the start or arrange their own drop off. We have created shuttle options for $5.00 per person and this service can be added to your race entry at the checkout.
Please note:
- our shuttle service is from Naramata to Kelowna ONLY. There is no shuttle back to Kelowna after the race.
- you can't leave your vehicle in Bertram Park parking lot (in Kelowna) over night & the gates for the park close at 8pm.
- Shuttles will depart on 1st street between the Naramata Centre Building and the Lake.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please note:
- our shuttle service is from Naramata to Kelowna ONLY. There is no shuttle back to Kelowna after the race.
- you can't leave your vehicle in Bertram Park parking lot (in Kelowna) over night & the gates for the park close at 8pm.
- Shuttles will depart on 1st street between the Naramata Centre Building and the Lake.
Thank you for your cooperation.
50K OFFICIAL START SHUTTLE
4:30am: start loading the shuttle buses
4:45am: shuttle buses depart The Centre in Naramata for the start line in Kelowna.
6:00am: shuttle buses arrive at Bertram Park in Kelowna.
6:00am to 6:45am: racer check-in & gear check.
6:45am: Race Briefing at Bertram Park start area.
7:00am: OFFICIAL race start.
All runners must be through gear check by 6:45am or they will be disqualified from starting.
4:30am: start loading the shuttle buses
4:45am: shuttle buses depart The Centre in Naramata for the start line in Kelowna.
6:00am: shuttle buses arrive at Bertram Park in Kelowna.
6:00am to 6:45am: racer check-in & gear check.
6:45am: Race Briefing at Bertram Park start area.
7:00am: OFFICIAL race start.
All runners must be through gear check by 6:45am or they will be disqualified from starting.
aid stations.
Please keep in mind that part of what makes Wild Horse Traverse so "wild" is the remoteness and the fact that racers need to be comfortable and prepared to be self sufficient in-between quite widely spread apart aid stations. The first aid station is 21.5km into the race and although it's only 14km between aid #1 & aid #2 - this section this is the most challenging part of the whole course and shouldn't be under estimated. Some years there are running streams on course which provide the opportunity to draw from creeks and filter or treat water if you are comfortable doing so, however we DON'T recommend relying on this for your hydration source.
50km Aid Stations
AID #1 - 21.5km
AID #2 - 35.5km *this is also a drop bag area*
AID #3 - 46.5km
Our aid stations carry the following: fruits, candy, cookies, potato chips, Hammer Nutrition gels, electrolytes, Heed, water & coke
If there is something in particular you prefer, please bring it with you. Also, there will not be any disposable cups at the aid stations. Please plan accordingly.
50km Aid Stations
AID #1 - 21.5km
AID #2 - 35.5km *this is also a drop bag area*
AID #3 - 46.5km
Our aid stations carry the following: fruits, candy, cookies, potato chips, Hammer Nutrition gels, electrolytes, Heed, water & coke
If there is something in particular you prefer, please bring it with you. Also, there will not be any disposable cups at the aid stations. Please plan accordingly.
mandatory gear.
Wildhorse Traverse is demanding and should only be undertaken by athletes in good physical condition. This is a remote point to point race racers need to be prepared for varying temperatures - think in terms of being stuck - if you are forced to spend extra time out in the weather, you will be much better off if you have carried extra clothing & fuel to help. A sprained ankle for instance could mean a long, slow painful limp into the nearest aid station, possibly in cold rain. Hypothermia can be very dangerous, especially on tired bodies with no reserves left for generating heat.
Runners must carry the following gear with them at all times:
- Lightweight jacket for variable weather and cold temperatures.
- Course map (race organizers will provide a copy in your package pick up).
Runners must *start* the race with the following fuel & hydration requirements:
- Hydration pack or 2 large handheld water bottles equalling a minimum of 1.5 litres.
- Minimum 400 calories.
Please note: This is for your safety and race organizers reserve the right to adapt or change the mandatory list/rules last minute. Please ensure you attend the mandatory race briefing for any last minute changes. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Lightweight jacket for variable weather and cold temperatures.
- Course map (race organizers will provide a copy in your package pick up).
Runners must *start* the race with the following fuel & hydration requirements:
- Hydration pack or 2 large handheld water bottles equalling a minimum of 1.5 litres.
- Minimum 400 calories.
Please note: This is for your safety and race organizers reserve the right to adapt or change the mandatory list/rules last minute. Please ensure you attend the mandatory race briefing for any last minute changes. Thank you for your cooperation.
The following is "recommended" gear:
- Cap/toque (some areas are exposed to sun) and it will keep your head warm in cold temperatures.
- Extra warm layer in addition to a jacket, like a thin long sleeve base layer.
- Cell phone: portions of the course has cell coverage.
- Bear Spray.
- Gloves.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen and lip balm.
- High energy fuel and drink.
- Emergency Blanket.
- Cap/toque (some areas are exposed to sun) and it will keep your head warm in cold temperatures.
- Extra warm layer in addition to a jacket, like a thin long sleeve base layer.
- Cell phone: portions of the course has cell coverage.
- Bear Spray.
- Gloves.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen and lip balm.
- High energy fuel and drink.
- Emergency Blanket.
drop bags.
- Runners will have access to their drop bags at the second aid station.
- Racers are responsible for providing their own drop bags and must not be larger than a shoe bag or it will not make the transport vehicle up to the aid station.
- Racers will need to bring their drop bags with them to package pick up, fully labeled with their name & bib number.
- Please ensure your drop bags are properly sealed and protected.
- Drop bags will be delivered to the finish line after the last runners passes through aid #2 at approx. 2pm.
Please note - we are not responsible for wet or lost items. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Racers are responsible for providing their own drop bags and must not be larger than a shoe bag or it will not make the transport vehicle up to the aid station.
- Racers will need to bring their drop bags with them to package pick up, fully labeled with their name & bib number.
- Please ensure your drop bags are properly sealed and protected.
- Drop bags will be delivered to the finish line after the last runners passes through aid #2 at approx. 2pm.
Please note - we are not responsible for wet or lost items. Thank you for your cooperation.
celebrate.
Catered lunch by BRODO Kitchen
BRODO (Italian for "broth") features locally-sourced ingredients in a variety of soups, sandwiches and salads, and the menu changes seasonally to reflect what's fresh from the harvest.
BRODO aims to tempt your taste buds with the Okanagan, reflecting the bounty of the land; there's even an urban cultivator on site providing fresh herbs, with meat and produce coming from local orchards and farmers, and wine from nearby vineyards. We source our ingredients with care and integrity, seeking the best from local farms that respect their animals, the land and the environment. The results are delicious.
Simply fresh food in the heart of Downtown Penticton.
BRODO (Italian for "broth") features locally-sourced ingredients in a variety of soups, sandwiches and salads, and the menu changes seasonally to reflect what's fresh from the harvest.
BRODO aims to tempt your taste buds with the Okanagan, reflecting the bounty of the land; there's even an urban cultivator on site providing fresh herbs, with meat and produce coming from local orchards and farmers, and wine from nearby vineyards. We source our ingredients with care and integrity, seeking the best from local farms that respect their animals, the land and the environment. The results are delicious.
Simply fresh food in the heart of Downtown Penticton.