Heartbreak - Kamloops

Run the trails at Stake Lake, just south of Kamloops, BC.
100km/ 100km Relay/ 50km/ 50km Relay/ 25km/ 25km Night Race

This area south of Kamloops offers cooler temperatures in the summer months. The trails at Stake Lake are a mix of narrow and wider paths, with great views and a lush landscape full of birds and ponds. A couple of sections have some technical rock features. A large parking lot along the course lets 100km, relay and 50km runners set up their own pit area, and the start/finish is within walking distance of your car. The area is quiet and relaxing, and a great place to go for a run!

100km - Solo or relay of up to 6 people. The 100km has 8 legs: legs 1, 3, 5 & 7 are 10km, and legs 2, 4, 6 & 8 are 15km. Elevation gain is approximately 2,000m.
50km - Solo runners complete legs 1-4 continuously. The relay has 4 legs: 10km, 15km, 10km and 15km. Elevation gain is approximately 1,000m.
25km - Legs 1 & 2.
25km Night Race - Legs 2 & 3.
Relay teams - You tag off to your teammate at the start/finish area every time, so there’s no driving around to find the transition area!
Solo runners - The transition area and main aid station are at the start/finish area, so you’ll have lots of supplies and access to your own drop bag.

Course maps

Heartbreak 25km (legs 1-2), Night 25km (legs 2-3), 50km (legs 1-4) and 100km (legs 1-8).

Legs 1 & 5 - Run clockwise. Strava map
Legs 2, 4, 6 & 8 - Run counter-clockwise. Strava map | FatMap
Legs 3 & 7 - Run counter-clockwise. Strava map | FatMap

Dirty Feet Merchandise

Dirty Feet shirts, hats and other Dirty Feet items will be available to purchase at the race. Cash, debit cards and credit cards will be accepted.

Race Swag

Swag for this run will be updated and change for 2026!! Dirty Feet Heartbreak swag, 1/2 pound of Shuswap Coffee, finishers medal or Belt buckle (100km solo) Professionally marked course, first aid and great volunteers out on course!

2026 Dirty Feet Custom Socks pictured below as an example, Heartbreak Belt Buckle(100km), Heartbreak finishers medal for relay and 50km runners, custom bib (if registered by July 20th), custom coffee from Shuswap Coffee and more are included in your registration! Register early to secure your swag!

Race Package Pick-up

Race Package Pickup is at Runners Sole (74-1395 Hillside Dr) in Kamloops on Friday, Aug 13th from 5-6pm. Pre-race meeting is 15 minutes before your race starts. However, Race Packages will always be available Saturday, Aug 14th starting at 6am - 8am before the race or at 8pm for the 25km night race. Race starts at 7am and 9am at the main parking lot to Stake Lake. Night 25km starts at 9pm.

Racer Check In

Race Check-in starts 6am for 100km, and 100 km relay. Pre-race meeting at 6:45am for the 100km and 100km Relay runners.

Race Check-in starts 8am for 50km, relay and 25km. Pre-race meeting at 8:45am for the 50km (relay) and 25km runners.

Night 25km race check-in starts at 8pm. Pre-race meeting at 8:45pm.

Crewing and Pacing

Crew access will only be allowed at the start/finish/Headquarters (the Stake Lake main parking lot) and Pacers are not allowed on course at any time. If you are found to be crewing or assisting your racer outside of the start/finish area your racer will be pulled from the race.

Drop bags will be available for 100km and 50km runners at the race headquarters/start/finish area. 100km runners can access their drop bag after each leg of the run. 50km runners can access their drop bags after each leg at the finish line.

Headlamps are mandatory at 6pm! If you are going to be out on course at this time remember to pack your headlamp with you before you leave on your next Leg of the race. 2 headlamps are mandatory for the 25km night race.

Start Times and Cut-off Times

100km & 100km Relay - 7:00am

50km Solo & 50km Relay - 9:00am

25km Solo - 9:00am

25km Night Race - 9:00pm


100km cut-offs: you must start Leg 5 within 13 hours and start Leg 8 within 22 hours, with a 24 hour cut-off to finish the 100km.
50km cut-off: you must start Leg 4 within 20 hours.

Refund Policy

No Refunds or transfers.

Prizing

The top 3 awards and prizes in each distance will be presented for 25km at 12:30pm, 50km at 4pm and 100km at 8pm. These times are subject to change depending on finishing times. You must be present at the race to pick up your prizes. They will not be mailed out.

Aid Stations

100 km course aid stations will be at 10km (HQ), 18km, 25km (HQ), 35km (HQ), 43km, 50km (HQ), 60km (HQ), 68km, 75km (HQ), 85km (HQ), 93km and finish line (HQ).
50 km course aid stations will be at 10km (HQ), 18km, 25km (HQ), 35km (HQ), 43km and finish (HQ).
25 km course aid stations are at 10km (HQ), 18km and finish (HQ).

The 100km and 50km courses will come back to the main staging area of the parking lot for ease of accessing all your gear and food requirements. Headquarters (HQ) is where your drop bag will be, and you will have the option to have all your gear close by in your car if you should need something. Make sure to sort out your own electrolyte drink, water and any specific food you want during and after your run. Please be prepared and carry food and water/electrolytes with you. This is a long race so make sure you are prepared for all weather conditions – Hot sun, Rain and wind – Make a refueling plan and then bring extra. Race officials will be checking that you have fuel with you before you start your run.

Getting There:

Click here for a map from Kamloops to Stake Lake. It’s the Stake Lake Nordic Center just south of Kamloops.
It’s located on Lac Le Jeune road and not off of HWY 5 so make sure to take Lac Le Jeune from Kamloops or take the Lac Le Jeune exit off the highway.

Weather:

August can be a mix of weather conditions. Bring clothes, food and water/electrolytes for all weather conditions. It will cool off at night so make sure to bring warm clothes for running and for after your run!

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Event's current local time: 8:32 AM MT