Area Events

Check Out These Events

We really enjoy getting to meet and connect with new-to-us PG runners and those who come from out of town to take part in our events!

And we get excited by the prospect of tackling a race in another community.

So, to spark an interest in other sporting events and, perhaps, alter your travel plans – here is a list of just some of the great events in our region:

Grand Tour of Caledonia

  • a virtual multi-stage cross country ski challenge hosted by the Caledonia Nordic ski Club
  • a new ski route is posted weekly
  • Held over the course of the winter season, see club website
 

PG Iceman 

  • Prince George’s winter multi-sport event involves skiing, running, skating and swimming
  • Held annually in February, see race website

 

Rupert Runners Events

 

Jasper Canadian Rockies Half Marathon

  • Jasper’s Half Marathon in April also features 5k and 10k distances
  • For more information, see race website

 

First Responders Half Marathon – Laurier Park, Edmonton

  • This race in May features a Half Marathon, 10km and 5km event, the Half and 10km can be done as a relay with teams of four
  • For more information, see race website
 

Wild Goose Chase

  • Vanderhoof’s annual race in May
  • 3.5km walk/jog/run, 8km jog/run (65min time limit), 5km walk only (65min time limit)
  • To register, go to www.zone4.ca and search Wild
 

Emperor’s Challenge

  • Tumbler Ridge’s annual half-marathon at Babcock Mountain in August
  • For more information, see race website
 

Candle Creek Half Marathon

  • Clearwater’s annual 5km, 10km, and half-marathon hosted by the Wells Gray Outdoors Club
  • 2.5km Walk/Run Kids Race
  • For more information, see race website
 

Morfee Lake Scramble  

  • Mackenzie’s 15km trail run/walk at Morfee Lake’s Second beach (August)
 

That Dam Run

  • Hosted by the Hope for Health Society, this is a 5km or 10-mile (16km) race near Hudson’s Hope in September. The course offers  challenging terrain and interesting vistas in the vicinity of our province’s largest hydroelectric dam.
  • To find out more information on how to register email hope4healthsociety@gmail.com or contact Liza Rhymer at 250-783-0691
  • Register at Stride & Glide Sports
 

Pope’s Peak Adventure Run

  • Fort St. James’s annual 22km trail race to the summit of Mt Pope (October)
  • For info, contact Keith Gordon at 250-996-8572

 

We look forward to the return of in-person events throughout the region.  If you’d like to see a link added here, please email us at pgroadrunners@gmail.com Thanks!