Kal Park 50 - Vernon
Run the trails at Kalamalka Provincial Park near Vernon, BC.
8km/ 25km/ 50km
Dirty Feet Trail Races are fun yet challenging trail running events for all ages. Enjoy the sweet trails in Kal Park as you wander through the forest and grasslands, then climb up to check out the amazing views of Kal Lake and the Okanagan Valley. Kal Park has been voted the #1 trails in BC, and the finish line is at the beach! The trails are fun and challenging and will be well marked with flags and arrows. Pick the distance that suits you and come out for an awesome day on the trails.
Course maps
Dirty Feet Merchandise
Dirty Feet T-shirts, Hoodies, socks and Hats will be available to purchase at the event. Cash, Debit, and credit card are accepted.
Optional Participant Medals
We know how important it is to commemorate hard work, so we want every member of our community to have the chance to honour their accomplishments with a Dirty Feet Medal. You can purchase these medals in advance through UltraSignup for $10, or on the day of the race for $15. (Medal image may change slightly)
Racer Check In
Begins May 2nd, 2027 at 6:00am at Start/Finish
Pacing
Pacing and Pacers are not permitted for any of the distances in this race. Your support crew is only able to support you at the start/finish area, halfway at the start area and nowhere else on the course.
No video crew is allowed to follow you on the course, or allowed to cross the finish line with you, and no drones are allowed at this park. Any reports of video crew, drones or support outside of the aid stations will result in a DNF.
Start Times and Cut-off Times
50km - 7:00am
25km - 9:00am
8km - 10:30am
The 50km has two cut-off times: 5 hours at the 25km aid station and 7.5 hours at the 37.5km aid station.
Refund Policy
Sorry, No Refunds. –Your registration may be transferred to another 2027 event, but this must be requested 2 weeks before the event.
Prizing
Dirty Feet Kal Park 50 is an iconic 50km Trail Race offering prize money. Prize money will be awarded to the top three finishers in the men’s and women’s 50km race ( $125 – 1st place, $75 – 2nd place, $50 – 3rd place). The 25km race and 8 km race will receive prizes for top 3 from our Sponsors. You need to be in person to receive your prizes. They will not be mailed out.
There are great draw prizes to win so make sure to stick around to see what’s new from our sponsors!!
Aid Stations
50 km race will have 5 aid stations on course: 12.5km, 20.9km (approx), 25km, 37.5km and 45.9km (approx).
25 km race will have 2 aid stations on course: 12.5km and 20.9km (approx). Please be prepared to carry enough water/electrolyte drink for 10km without a refuelling station.
8 km race will not have any aid stations on course.
Aid stations will include water, electrolyte drink, gummies, and chips. At the finish there’s great food waiting for you: sweet and salty snacks, water and electrolyte drink!
Getting There:
This run is at the Jade/Juniper bay aka yellow gate to Kalamalka Provincial Park on Kidston Rd. in Coldstream, BC. Click here for a map. If you google Kalamalka Prov park it will direct you to the wrong parking lot. Use map or this address 14469 Kidston Rd.
If you are unfamiliar with the Yellow Gate Parking lot for Jade and Juniper Beach. Please make sure to follow directions to Jade/ Juniper Beach Parking area. DO NOT go to Cosens Bay parking Lot this is not the correct area. If using Google maps please search for 14469 Kidston Rd this is the closest permanent address to the Yellow Gate Parking lot.
Weather:
Historically it has been nice in Vernon and at Kalamalka Prov Park however remember this is an early season race and all racers should bring clothes for all conditions.
Event's current local time: 8:08 AM MT
