Wandering Moose
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Wandering Moose
Wandering Moose is an autumn trail race held in Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park near Kelowna, British Columbia. The event uses a point-to-point format that begins high on the historic Kettle Valley Railway and then descends onto technical, loamy singletrack through the park.
Distances offered:
- 35K
- 25K
- 12K
- Kids 1K
The full event includes three adult distances and an untimed kids race of about 1 kilometre. The longest course lists up to 940 m ascent and 1,420 m descent overall. Courses start on the Kettle Valley Railway at roughly 1,250 m and move onto a variety of trail types including flowing singletrack, technical descents, rocky sections, roots and creek crossings. Aid stations are mandatory checkpoints, carry water and nutrition items, and operate without disposable cups or plates; runners should bring a reusable cup and a foldable bowl if they want food. Bibs must be visible at checkpoints.
Logistics note: the finish area is at the Okanagan Recreation Center. There is no parking at the KVR start; shuttles run from the finish to the start for a fee of $10 per person and take about ten minutes. Finish-area parking is limited so carpooling is recommended. The kids race is untimed, children under five must be accompanied by an adult, and 100 percent of kids race proceeds are donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association through the Georgia’s Wish program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
