5.5 km or 8.5 km race/run/jog (10:00 am)
Each participant registered before August 12th will receive a unique "Wapiti Bush Run Collector's Item" and a "unique bush lunch" plus other refreshments.
This race is being hosted by the Tisdale Track Club and the Melfort X-C Ski Club. Proceeds of the race will go towards projects undertaken by these two clubs. Your participation in the race is greatly appreciated!
Runners need to register for the run by Wed August 24th.
Runners registering after August 12th will not receive the luncheon nor collector's items since these items must be ordered in advance of the race.
A huge thank you to the race's major sponsors:
Tisdale Beeland COOP is an incredible sponsor towards the post-race refreshments and prizes.
Vital Signs and Graphics specializes in making signs of all sizes for commercial and personal use. Phone 1-306-921-7725.
Outerbanks Cabins and Chalets are great accommodations only minutes from the race site. Check out their website for accommodation options at "theouterbanks.ca" or (306) 277-2020.
Gronlid Willing Workers are catering the post-race lunch at the Gronlid Hall. Contact Jackie at 1-306-277-2047 for booking a catering function.
Northeast Waste Management provides portable bathrooms for functions! Contact Chris at 1-306-921-9985 for functions in Melfort and area.
Registration fees
8.5 km Closed
Race/Run
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$50.00Feb. 11 - Aug. 24
5.5 km Closed
Race/Run
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$50.00Feb. 11 - Aug. 24
Results
5.5k Results
8.5k Results
General Information
1. The race package pickup will occur at the start line at the Gronlid XC Ski Trail parking lot at 8:30 am on Sunday, August 28th, 2016.
2. Outerbanks Cabins and Chalets offer incredible accommodations very near the race start. Contact them at 1-306-277-2020 to make your booking.
3. Also, there are the Wapiti Campgrounds with limited amenities just north of the bridge that crosses the Saskatchewan River by Wapiti Downhill Ski Resort.
4. There will be limited bathroom facilities at the race! Try to plan for that before arriving at the race!
Course Maps
Run Courses:
Both runs start on the beautiful "Ridge Trail" heading towards the cabin.
Once reaching the cabin, the 5.5 km runners will head back to the finish line at the parking lot using "Skating Trail".
The 8.5 km runner will complete the "Jack Pine Trail", then once returning to the cabin, they proceed to the finish line at the parking lot using "Skating Trail".
Melfort X-C Trails
Wapiti Bush Run: black for the 8.5 km race and red for the 5.5 km run/jog/walk/hike.
The race is sanctioned by Sask Athletics.
Refreshments, Luncheon, Awards
Following the race:
1. Post race snacks will be available at the finish line following the race.
2. For runners who registered for the run or purchased extra lunch tickets by August 12th, there will be a luncheon held at the Gronlid Hall following the race at 11:30 am.
3. Awards for the top runners in the 8.5 km and 5.5 km will be presented at 1 pm at the Gronlid Hall. Other awards will be presented at this time as well.
4. The Bear's Ben at the Gronlid Hotel will be open for people 19 plus to a beverage after the luncheon.
Awards
Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals for the top 3 males in 8.5 km race.
Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals for the top 3 females in 8.5 km race.
Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals for the top 3 males in the 5.5 km run.
Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals for the top 3 females in the 5.5 km run.
These medals will be given out at 1 pm.
Please plan to attend if you are receiving a medal.
Plus, there will be other "special awards" given out at this time as well.
Event schedule
- Sun., August 28, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 5.5 km and 8.5 km Start Time
- Sun., August 28, 2016 11:30 a.m. - Lunch at Gronlid Hall
- Sun., August 28, 2016 1:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony at Gronlid Hall
Contact information
- Event contact
- Harvey Weber
- weber.harvey@nesd.ca
- Phone
- +1 306-921-8365