Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run – May 24, 2025

Date & times

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Start times

10am – 25 km

10:10am – 15 km

10:20am – 2.5km

11am – 10k

11:10am – 5k

Race package pick up

Nipika (barn):
Saturday, May 25 (8:30 – 10:30 am)

Awards

Presented for all age classifications in the 25km and Top Male and Female in the 10km distance. There are lots of great draw prizes for all participants.

Volunteers

Bring your energy to the race! Volunteer and help us make it a memorable day for the runners.

Sponsors

The race is held in partnership between Crazy Soles, Nipika Mountain Resort, and Recreation Sites and Trails BC.

Travel Columbia Valley and Salomon are our gold sponsor and we have many other amazing supporters.

Registration

Results

We use hand-timing instead of chip, so when big groups come in timing is not completely accurate.

Distances & Categories

• 25 km (Male/Female: under-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
• 15km (Male/Female: one category)
• 10 km (Male/Female: recreational one category)
• 5 km (Male/Female: recreational one category)
• 2.5 km kids’ run  (registration can be done the day of for this event only)

Course

The 25 km course incorporates a 10 km and a 15 km loop, set along the Kootenay and Cross Rivers.  The 15km loop is the Kootenay Krusher trail on the south network. The 10 km loop runs on the north network.  The 5 km and 2.5 km loops incorporate some singletrack and stay very close to the meadow area.

The trails are part of the Cross River Canyon Recreation Site.

Accommodations

Luxury cabin accommodations and primitive camping are available at Nipika.  Check availability and make a reservation online.

There are also a variety of accommodation options in Radium Hot Springs, a 35-minute drive away: campgrounds, motels, hotels, and resorts.