Kaslo Wild Ultra
Kaslo Wild Ultra is a three-day trail event with single-day races and multi-day challenge options. Start/finish and race packet pick-up are located at Kaslo Bay Park.
Distances Offered:
- 10 km (Lake Stage): 150 metres elevation, mix of single track and wide gravel trails, about 1.5 km road.
- 22 km (River Stage): 528 metres elevation, single-track riverside and forest trails, technical sections.
- 53 km (Mountain Stage): 2400 metres elevation, rocky and rooty mountain terrain with alpine ridges, includes 2 km road at start and finish and 2 km old logging road.
- Combined Options: Full Wild 85 km (three days) and Half Wild 32 km (two days).
Aid Stations and Safety:
The Mountain Stage has five aid stations and one water station; the River Stage has two aid stations. Runners must check in at each aid station or face disqualification. The course is marked with flagging tape and arrow signs; short cutting is prohibited.
Mandatory gear for the 53 km includes a hydration pack or bottles (cupless event), rain jacket or emergency blanket, and a phone. Bear spray and a headlamp are recommended for the 53 km. Drop bags are accepted for the Mountain Stage and will be transported to Mount Buchanan and returned to the finish. Use of headphones is not allowed for safety reasons.
Fees:
Early Bird / After Jan 1, 2026: Lake $80 / $100; Mountain $200 / $220; River $120 / $140; Full $380 / $400; Half $180 / $200.
Race Schedule:
Day 1: LAKE - July 10, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Race package pick up for all distances & Full Wild/Half Wild participants in Kaslo Bay Park.
- 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM: 10 KM race check-in at Kaslo Bay Park.
- 3:00 PM: Race start of 10 KM race at Kaslo Bay Park.
- 5:00 PM: Podium for 10 KM Race at Kaslo Bay Park.
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Race package pick-up for all other events in Kaslo Bay Park.
Day 2: MOUNTAIN - July 11, 2026
- 5:00 AM - 5:30 AM: Late race package pick-up and check-in for 53 KM in Kaslo Bay Park.
- 6:00 AM: Race start of 53 KM Ultra Marathon at Kaslo Bay Park.
- 1:00 PM: Podium for 53 KM at Kaslo Bay Park.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Race package pick-up for 22 KM at Kaslo Bay Park.
Day 3: RIVER - July 12, 2026
- 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM: Late race package pick-up and check-in for 22 km in Kaslo Bay Park.
- 8:00 AM: Race start of 22 km race at Kaslo Bay Park.
- 8:00 AM: Kid's Race Registration at Kaslo Bay Park.
- 8:30 AM: Kid's Race (1 KM out and back along the lake trail).
- 11:00 AM: Podium for 22 KM at Kaslo Bay Park.
- 12:00 PM: Podium for Full Wild at Kaslo Bay Park.