Beat the Buzzer - Kamloops
A backyard ultra with a twist at Stake Lake near Kamloops, BC. It’s all about having FUN - last person standing!
6.4km loop / Solo / Teams / Over 6 hours / Under 6 hours
Beat the Buzzer is a backyard social fun run ultra that’s great for beginners to advanced runners! The race restarts every hour on the hour on an approximately 6km loop, and you have to finish each loop in under an hour to start the next one. But there’s a catch: you get to rest every hour. It continues until the last runner is left standing and everyone else is Buzzed out! This event could last a couple of days. Run 1 lap or lots of laps, run during the day and run party at night, with sponsored fun lap challenges for each daytime lap to keep you motivated. Even spectators and your crew will have a great time! Register solo or as a team, under 6 hours or over 6 hours.
Course maps
2027 course map
The 2027 course will be at Stake Lake (Nordic Ski Trails). The exact course will be released in the week leading up to the race. Each loop is around 6.4km on a variety of terrain, including singletrack, double track, up and down hills, and rocky and sandy sections. There will be some fun challenges along the way that you can choose to do, or just run to get your lap done within the hour! The looped course provides lots of fun and entertainment for people sticking around to watch.
Dirty Feet Merchandise
Shirts, hoodies and hats will be available to purchase at the event. Cash and credit cards 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)
Race Package Pick-up
*New early pick up on Friday, June 11th at Runners Sole from 5-6pm. Or, pick up your package at the Start/Finish area at Stake Lake. This is the main parking lot for Stake Lake with the main Lodge for the Overlander Ski Club. Pickup will be available on June 12th, race morning, starting at 7am at the start line.
Racer Check In
Begins at 7:00am at Start/Finish
Pacing
No video crews are 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.
Pacers - Pacers are not allowed on the course with you. No help is allowed outside of the staging area. No one outside of the race is allowed to run with you. (including videographers) You can have people help you in the staging area in between laps.
Start Times and Cut-off Times
Solo & Teams - 9:00am
The race starts at 9am and restarts every hour on the hour until there’s one person left standing! You need to complete the 6-6.5km loop in under an hour to start the next loop at the next hour. If you don’t make it back under the hour, you will be cut off. How many loops can you complete without getting cut off!!
Solo - Want to run with your friends? Sign up solo. Only solo runners can win the cash prize, so if you want to go for the cash, sign up solo.
Teams - Your teammate needs to finish their loop in under an hour for you to continue the race. Teams will be cut off at 24 hours.
Refund Policy
Sorry No Refunds. –Your registration may be transferred to another 2027 event, but this must be requested 2 weeks prior to the event.
Prizing
$200 Cash Prize for the Last Person left standing! (teams cannot win the cash prize)
Belt buckles for all solo runners who reach 100km and teams that reach 24 hours!
Prizes will be given out on sponsored laps for different challenges or looks: cash lap, shortest shorts lap, hot dog lap, best dressed lap, best costume lap, fastest barefoot lap and more. Many more will be added along the way!
All competitors receive custom Dirty Feet swag when you are #buzzedout of the race, plus a photo in front of the #buzzedout banner.
Aid Stations
You are responsible for bringing your own water and food for this event. There will be a light food station set up at the start/finish area.
If you are planning on going for the long haul, you must have everything you need provided by you or your crew - ie, water, food, charging ability and lights. The aid station food will be put away after 100km - 17 laps.
Pit Area and Camping
Pit Area: A ribboned-off area is set aside for runners going over 6 hours, and you must set up there. You can make your own pit area or share it with friends! On Saturday morning, you can set up an event tent in the runner staging area to use overnight on Saturday. Please take everything home with you, pick up all your garbage and leave your space extra clean.
Camping: No camping at the event on Friday night. Lac Le Jeune is your closest camping area, a 10-minute drive. Or stay in Kamloops.
Garbage: There are no public garbage cans or recycling available. If you have friends and family bringing fast food, pizza, or coffee out to you or for themselves when you’re racing, please have them take home the garbage. Also, take home any recycling - cans or bottles. This race will run for a long time, and we won’t be able to take everyone’s garbage home. Any help with this would be appreciated.
Getting There:
The 2027 course will be at Stake Lake (Nordic Ski Trails), within a 45 minute drive from Kamloops.
Weather:
Historically, it has been nice in the Kamloops area, but remember to bring clothing for all night long if you plan on running all day and all night.
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Event's current local time: 9:16 AM MT
