It can also give you a specific focus for your training whether it be running, strength training, or learning how to swim a far distance for a triathlon. I have been thinking a lot about what I want to achieve for my fitness goals in 2015 and have compiled a list of local events to help narrow it down. **I consider local range Kamloops to Oliver.
Here are some races you might be interested in!
1) Reebok Spartan Race Sun Peaks
September 26 & 27, 2015 (tentative race date)
"Reebok Spartan Race is the world's largest obstacle race that challenges entrants to discover their "inner warrior". The course is 22km+ with 30+ obstacles scattered throughout and has an expected 5,000 racers and 1,000 spectators. The participants go off in limited size waves every 30 mins starting at 8:00am. At the finish line, all successfully completed racers receive a Spartan t-shirt and medal to show off with pride as we celebrate with live music and beer gardens on-site. This obstacle event is for both genders and all levels of fitness."
Check out their website here!
Check out their Facebook group here!
2) Dirty Feet ~ Snowshoe and Trail Run Series
Feb 1st, 2015 - The North Face Dirty Feet Snowshoe Fun Run – Stake Lakes, Kamloops – 5km & 10km
Feb 7th, 2015 - (Saturday) -The North Face Dirty Feet “Night” Snowshoe Fun Run – Big White, Kelowna – 5km & 10km
Feb 21st, 2015 (Saturday) -The North Face Dirty Feet “Night” Snowshoe Fun Run – Silver Star, Vernon – 5km & 10km
Feb 28th, 2015 -(Saturday)- The North Face Dirty Feet “Night” Snowshoe Fun Run– Sun Peaks Resort – 5km & 10km
March 29th, 2015 –The North Face Dirty Feet Trail run #1 – Kamloops BC – 5km, 10km & 21km
May 3rd, 2015 –The North Face Dirty Feet Kal Park 50 – Vernon BC – 8km, 25km & 50km
May 31st, 2015 –The North Face Dirty Feet Trail run #2 – Kelowna BC – 5km, 10km & 21km
June 14th, 2015 – The North Face Dirty Feet – 6 hr Loop the Loops relay - Kamloops BC – Teams of 4, 2 & solo MOUNTAIN BIKING
July 19th, 2015 – The North Face Dirty Feet Mountain Bike XC – New shorter 10-15km course option and Marathon 20/40/60km MOUNTAIN BIKING
July 12th, 2015 –The North Face Dirty Feet Trail run #3 – Vernon BC – 5km, 10km & 21km
Aug 16th, 2015 -The North Face Dirty Feet Trail Run #3.5 – Revelstoke BC – 5km, 10km & 21km
September 12th, 2015 - The North Face Dirty Feet Mountain 50km & Relay – Sun Peaks BC – “National 50km Canadian Championships”- includes 4 legs, clover leaf design, amazing high alpine views & scenery, fun flowy trails. Solo or 2 – 4 person teams. Make it a weekend and sign up for the Sunday run too!!
September 13th, 2015 -The North Face Dirty Feet King & Queen of the Mountain – 16km, 10km & 5km fun Run at Sun Peaks Resort.
September 27th, 2015 –The North Face Dirty Feet Trail Run #4 – Kamloops BC – 5km, 10km & Half Marathon
November 1st, 2015–The North Face Dirty Feet Tunnel Run and relay – Penticton BC – 20km solo or 2 person relay.
Check out their website here!
3) 5KM FOAM FEST
June 13th, 2015 @ Silver Star in Vernon, BC
"So you’ve done a few mud runs or obstacle races and want something new to test your skills? We’ve got you covered!
If you are brave enough, show your friends you're a boss and show your skills in our mud pits, cargo climbs and DEATH DROP! You'll also need to be ready to bounce your way through adult sized inflatables and ride 50 foot slip n’ slides.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Then dive into 5K Foam Fest Canada and let’s see!"
Check out their website here!
4) Mudd, Sweat & Tears
May 9th, 2015 @ Crystal Mountain Resort in West Kelowna, BC
"Mudd, Sweat and Tears Kelowna 2015 offers racers a challenging super charged 8km course. Our courses combine the best organic and natural features found throughout each site, with a series of constructed obstacles, which will have you – crawling, climbing, swimming, carrying and dragging yourself, possibly fellow competitors, and a series of objects: up, over, under, through and around hill and dale. And just when you think there can’t be another hill to climb or pit to drag yourself through…."
Check out their website here!
5) Freak n' Farmer
No date set as of yet ~ located at Covert Farms in Oliver, BC
This is an obstacle course, mud race. Looks like a freak n' good time!
Here is their Facebook page!
Here is their website!
Want more local races (straight run and triathlon)? Check out the Kal Rats website for information on other races including the Winter Carnival 10km and the Sprint Triathlon here!
If you are kicking around Edmonton or Calgary it might be fun to try a Zombie race! I signed up for one last year in Kelowna but it fell thru due to lack of participants:( Either way it looks like fun! Click here for more information!
And OF COURSE if you are hanging around Whistler in June you can always take in a little TOUGH MUDDER!
And if you are really ready to kick some tush why not just do the CANADIAN DEATH RACE (yah the name is not scary at all....haha)!!!!!
OR YOU COULD GO TRULY ALL OUT AND DO THE FIRE AND ICE RACE LIKE MY FRIEND, DINA:) CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!
Choosing something specific to train for can make all the difference in your motivation and stick-with-it-ness. I am for sure doing the Spartan Beast again and am hoping to throw in a couple less extreme races like the Foam Fest and a Dirty Feet. There are LOTS of running races that I didn't throw up on here because I do not enjoy running as much as I do the obstacle courses:) A quick google search can present you with a ton more options!
Pick one you are interested in doing and train away!
You got this!
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