Slay the Dragon

JUN
19-21
2026
Slay the Dragon is a trail running festival at Silver Star Mountain Resort in BC. Choose from a 52K, 25K, or 13.6K trail race, a kids' run, or a brutal vertical climb. The entry fee includes a t-shirt, a post-race meal, and a finisher's prize.
50 kilometers 25 kilometers 14 kilometers

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The Event

Slay the Dragon is a trail running event held at Silver Star Mountain Resort, near Vernon, British Columbia. The course features technical and cruisey single-track trails across several distances.

Races and Distances

The main running distances are:

  • 52 km (50K)
  • 25 km
  • 13.6 km

Two additional events are offered:

  • Slay the Baby Dragon: A kids' fun run of approximately 2.5 km.
  • Dragon Vertical Climb: A timed 2 km climb with 480 meters of elevation gain, with no defined trail.

Included with Registration

Registration includes a custom race day t-shirt (if registered by May 15, 2026), a race bib, a swag bag, a finisher prize, and access to fully stocked aid stations. A meal (burger, salad) and a drink (beer, non-alcoholic beer, or pop) are provided. Extra meal tickets are available for purchase.

Practical Information

The event takes place from June 19 to 21, 2026. Registration closes on Friday, June 12, 2026. More information, maps, and an event guide are available on the organizer's website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
14 km
13.6k
Vertical Climb
Kids Race