Slay the Dragon
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Slay the Dragon
Slay the Dragon is a three day trail running weekend at Silver Star Mountain Resort in British Columbia, organized by Bush Babes and scheduled for June 25 to June 27, 2027. The event marks a 10th anniversary weekend with multiple races, expo activities, and community features.
Distances and formats include:
- 50 km trail race
- 25 km trail race
- 13.6 km trail race
- Kids Race 2.5 km out and back
- Dragon Vertical Climb 1.4 miles with 480 m vertical gain
The kids event, Slay the Baby Dragon, is a timed 2.5 km out and back on the Cross Mountain Trail for children aged 0 to 12. The route has gentle ascents and descents, a marshal at the turnaround, and finisher rewards that include a medallion and a goodie bag. Parent participation is suggested for younger children.
The Dragon Vertical Climb is a steep open slope ascent without a packed trail. The vertical challenge is listed as 1.4 miles with 480 m of elevation gain. Prize money of CAN 250 is noted for first male and first female finishers of the vertical climb.
Weekend inclusions and services described for competitors and attendees include racer package pickup, athlete meetup and expo, live race announcing, sponsor activations, BBQ and beer gardens, awards, silent disco, family market, recovery zone with massage, professional timing, fully stocked aid stations, and first aid. Early registration opens November 1, 2026 and early entry fees are listed for each event. Registrations by May 15, 2026 are noted as guaranteeing a custom T shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
