Wildside Skyrace

Wildside Skyrace weekend

Wildside Skyrace is a three-day skyrunning weekend at Apex Mountain Resort, British Columbia, held July 16–18, 2027. It is part of the Canadian Skyrunning National Series.

Event distances:

• Wildside Vertical (VK): 2.5 km • 550 m+
• Wildside Sky 16K: 16 km • 1,100 m+
• Wildside SkyRace 28K: 28 km • 2,200 m+

The Skyrace 28K reaches 2,247 metres and combines steep climbs, exposed ridgelines, technical descents and more runnable trail. Notable sections include the Apex Summit Grind, the long technical descent called the Gauntlet, the Good, Bad & Ugly climb, and the final major climb Dirty Harry.

The Sky 16K centers on a major climb to Apex Peak, steep technical descents, a 3 km descent that drops more than 600 vertical metres, and a final uphill to the finish.

The VK packs 550 metres of climbing into 2.5 km. The course drops slightly early, then climbs with the steepest pitches in the second half and gradients up to 38%, finishing near 2,172 metres. There are no VK aid stations and participants must be able to walk back down to the start/finish area.

Mandatory gear highlights vary by race. For the 28K and 16K runners must carry a minimum 1 L of liquid hydration, a water and wind-resistant jacket with a hood, a head covering, a space blanket, and wear the provided timing chip and bib. The VK requires at least 500 ml hydration and the same protective gear. The event is cupless; aid stations refill personal containers.

Cutoff times: 28K overall 10 hours with a required passage to Aid Station 2 within 5 hours; 16K overall 6 hours; VK 3 hours to summit and complete the course. Courses are clearly marked and participants must follow course markings and official instructions. Race rules require no unauthorized assistance, reporting hazards, carrying mandatory equipment, and respecting trail and environment. Organizers may alter or cancel the event for safety or operational reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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