Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run – May 24, 2025

Date & times

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Start times

10am start time for 25 km

10:10am start time for 2.5 km

11am start time for 10k

11:10am start time for 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 Solomon are our gold sponsor and we have many other amazing supporters.

Registration

Registration now closed!

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+)
• 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 10 km loop is predominantly singletrack (get out quickly if you want to run fast).  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.