The event hub is located at the north end of Union Road beside the Wilden Presentation Centre (1881 Hidden Hills Drive). The best way to get to the event is via Glenmore Road, turning onto Begbie Road.

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Please note that parking is limited. We encourage carpooling wherever possible, and if you live nearby, consider walking or biking to the event as your warm-up. Parking is available on local streets, but please drive slowly and patiently, as it may get busy.

We recommend arriving 45–60 minutes before your scheduled event to allow enough time to find parking and walk to the event site.

Portable toilets will be available near the start/finish area for your convenience.

We'd like to keep our trails and backcountry waste-free and limit the amount of waste we produce at this event. We ask everyone to bring their own water bottle or hydration backpack to stay hydrated while on the trails and at the event.

Plenty of water to refill bottles and a hydration station will be at the event hub near the start/finish line.

All the proceeds and donations from this event go towards the Wilden Legacy Fund for Youth Mental Health. This fund was established with KGH Foundation and supports projects such as Elevation Outdoors, This Space Belongs to You and the CLARITY Project, as well as research and education in youth suicide prevention.

Our photo and video team will be on site to capture fun memories from all angles — drones will capture some amazing shots from above. Event pictures will be available for download on this website after the event when ready. The event recap video will be shared via Wilden's social media channels.

You can sign up for one of the courses online through Race Roster until noon on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. If you have trouble registering online, please reach out.

Please note: we cannot accommodate refunds; however, you have the option to add refund protection during registration.

If you are pregnant and unable to participate, we're happy to defer your registration to a future Wild One Run within two years.

The 10km, 5km, and 5km Dog Run are chip-timed. A mass start will kick off each event, meaning the timing starts simultaneously for all participants and stops when you cross the finish line. It's important to arrive on time for your scheduled run to ensure the accuracy of your time.

The 5km walk (with or without your dog) and the 1km Kids Run are not timed.

With your registration for the 5km and 10km distances, you will receive a Wild One Run technical bandana.

Pre-race pick-up: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, 4:00–5:45pm at Play Kelowna (tip: browse the store for any last-minute race essentials and goodies)

Race day pick-up: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9:00am on site

You can pick up your own package and those of friends or family. Please bring photo ID for each participant to ensure you receive the correct package and bib. If picking up on race morning, arrive 45–60 minutes before your scheduled start.

Three distances to choose from with something for everyone, from youngsters to furry friends.

• 1km Kids Fun Run — parents and guardians can join and support their little ones for free
• 5km Run, Dog Run or Walk — dogs are welcome on the Dog Run and the Walk, not the 5km Run
• 10km Run

Please note that distances are approximate and terrain may be challenging. Please come prepared with good trail shoes.

Yes — on the 5K Dog Run and the 5K Walk, both of which start at 10:35am. Dogs can't join the regular 5K Run at 10:30am, the 10K, or the 1km Kids Run.

Dog handlers, please keep your dog on leash and under control at all times for the safety of other runners, attendees and dogs. Please pick up after your dog on the trails.

The top three four-legged finishers in the Dog Run are recognized, thanks to Bosley's Glenmore.

Directional arrows mark both routes:

• 10km — orange arrows
• 5km — blue arrows

If you forget which colour to follow, look at the colour of the number on your bib.

Additional markers and guidance include orange pin flags, tape, and race marshals along the course. Participants are responsible for following markings and reviewing course maps.

Please keep in mind that the terrain may be challenging. Be prepared for loose footing and uneven ground. Come prepared with good trail shoes and a water bottle or hydration backpack if you need water throughout the course.

Audio equipment of any type is not recommended, in order to be fully aware of your surroundings. If you choose to run with headphones, we ask you to keep the volume low enough to hear what's around you.

Our first aid station, provided by MoveMed Physiotherapy, is located near the start/finish line.

Volunteers on e-bikes will check the course signage before the start, and sweep the routes around noon to ensure no one is left behind.

• Dogs on leash at all times, and only on the 5K Dog Run or the 5K Walk — both start at 10:35am, after the regular 5K Run.
• No littering on or off the course. If we see a runner leave garbage behind, that runner will be disqualified and banned from the race.
• No shortcuts.
• Slower runners, please yield the trail for other runners to pass.
• Stay to your right when the trail is wide enough to allow faster runners to pass easily, and to make room where there's oncoming traffic.
• Dropping out? If you need or wish to withdraw, please let a volunteer stationed on course know. This helps us make sure every runner is safely accounted for.

Every participant receives a Wild One Run medal at the finish line.

For the 5K and 10K races, we'll award the top three male and female finishers, as well as the top finisher in the non-binary category. And because the dogs deserve their moment too, the top three four-legged finishers will be recognized thanks to our dog run sponsor, Bosley's Glenmore.

Come cheer on our runners as they cross the finish line! We encourage family and friends to bring a lawn or camping chair, and feel free to bring noisemakers.

The Wild One Run celebrates the diversity of its participants, volunteers, spectators, and staff. We are committed to creating a safe and affirming space for people of all identities and experiences, especially those from historically marginalized communities.

We believe that everyone has the right to participate in this event, as their authentic selves, free from harassment and discrimination.

All who participate must respect others and observe all event rules. Anyone found to be in violation of this policy faces potential disqualification, expulsion from future events, and/or legal action. Perceived violations of this policy may be reported to the Race Director.

This event is proud to offer a men's, women's, and non-binary division. We accept each participant's declared gender at face value, with no supporting evidence required. Participants should enter and participate in the gender division consistent with their gender or personal expression.

Participants who have concerns about this guidance or race practices should contact the Race Director at johanna@wilden.ca.

Participants found to be in intentional violation of this policy will be subject to the consequences laid out in the Inclusion & Fair Sport Policy. To be eligible for awards, participants must have entered in the gender division in which they qualify for and would like to participate in at the time of race registration.