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Snowden Trail Race

11k & 26k | Snowden, Campbell River, BC

IMPORTANT - Please read carefully before you register!

Updated January 30, 2025

POLICY UPDATES

Policies may be updated at any time without notice. Any significant changes in the following policies that occur after registration will be communicated via email to participants.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS

  1. Pregnancy - Congrats! Full refunds will be provided with a doctor's note, just email us, simple :)
  2. We do not provide refunds, deferrals or credits for any other reason. Please consider your entry a donation to our cause, thank you :)
  3. A refund program by RaceRoster is offered as an add-on during registration. This is a 3rd party service which we do not administer - it is up to you to read the details to ensure the coverage is appropriate for you. For more information, visit https://support.raceroster.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410757657876-Managing-My-Race-Roster-Registration-Refund-Protection
  4. If the race is cancelled for any reason beyond our control, more than 30 days before the start, runners will be partially refunded the entry fees. The amount of the refund will be decided to allow our organization to deal with the irremediable expenses incurred as of the date of the cancellation. If a race is cancelled less than 30 days before the start or if the race in progress is interrupted, for any reason beyond our control, entry fees will not be refunded.

Thank you for your understanding, respect for and cooperation with our race policies. Have a great race!

We are a small operation - Emails or DM's regarding refunds/cancellations will not be responded to.

TRANSFER DISTANCES

Please sign up for the race event that you can complete.

Transferring up distances is not permitted.

Transferring down distances is permitted at bib-pickup, no refund will be provided.

WAITLISTS

We do not have the capacity to manage waitlists. Our permits and insurance have limitations to the number of racers we can have in the race, we are sorry you missed it. We are however always looking for awesome volunteers! You can register as a Volunteer through RaceRoster, thank you :)

BIB PICK-UP

Adult participants MUST show ID to pick up their bib, even on the optional pickup day before the race. You can only pick up your own bib. Anyone found wearing someone else's bib on the course will be disqualified and banned from future events. Due to safety issues, insurance, permit requirements and volunteer time spent trying to figure out problems associated with the act of swapping bibs, we have zero tolerance for this whatsoever.

SUPER IMPORTANT POLICIES

Safety is our top priority, and these policies are in place to protect you, fellow racers, and volunteers. Please respect that we have insurance coverage for registered participants only and these policies are strictly enforced. All of these policies are for safety reasons.

Breaking any of these policies will result in a ban from future races:

  1. REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY - Only registered in-person racers may be on the course during the race and if you are found racing the course without valid registration, you will be banned from future events. We have zero tolerance for this.
  2. WAIVER - All participants must complete an online waiver when registering. A completed waiver must be signed prior to participating – no exceptions.
  3. SWAPPING - No swapping bibs. If you are caught breaking this rule you will be disqualified and banned from future events.
  4. CAN NOT COMPLETE - If you cannot complete the course for ANY reason, you MUST notify one of our Course Marshals or Finish Line crew. We don’t want to send Search and Rescue out to find you if you have gone home and are having a nap :) Just let us know, please. Thank you! Medical staff and Race Directors have the authority to remove any racer if they deem it unsafe for the runner to continue.

OTHER VERY IMPORTANT POLICIES

  1. CUTOFF TIMES -
    1. 26k Course
      1. Aid Station Cut-off:You will need to arrive within 1:45 of the start time, which is an approximate average pace of 8:45min/km.
        1. If you do not arrive at the aid station by that time, you will be disqualified and asked to return to Race Central.
        2. You can wait for a ride with our volunteers or arrange your own transportation.
        3. If you choose to continue on the course, you will be required to forfeit your bib and acknowledge that you are continuing at your own risk, unsupported by the race.
      2. Finish Line Cut-off: We ask that you aim to complete the total course in less than 4 hours, which is an approximate average pace of 9:00 min/km. If you are not confident of completing it within that time, please register for the shorter distance.
    2. 11k Course - We ask that you aim to complete the 11k in less than 120 minutes, which is an approximate pace of 11:00min/km. If you are not confident of completing it within that time, please consider being part of our event by volunteering.
    3. We do not have official cut-off times but please use the time limits above as a guideline before you register.
  2. DOGS/STROLLERS - No dogs or strollers permitted.
  3. HEADPHONES - No headphones please, a single earbud only is permitted. You need to hear the people around you for safety.
  4. COURSE MAPS - Courses will be well marked, but you should familiarize yourself with the course in advance for safety and help you crush your time! Race Course Maps will be posted before the event.
  5. FIRST AID - We will have first aid at Race Central and the 12k Aid Station.
    1. If you come across an injured racer on the course that requires or appears to require assistance, please stay with them until medical attention arrives. The first racer is asked to remain with the injured participant if they need medical attention. The next racer is asked to report the incident to the next volunteer (marshall/aid station) so medical assistance can be sent. If you remain or assist an injured racer, you will have your race entry refunded as well as a complimentary entry next year as a thank you for supporting your fellow race community. Please inform us if you are a participant who takes this action so we can show our appreciation.
  6. CHILDREN ON COURSE - Parents are fully responsible for their children's safety and should remain with them at all times.
  7. STAY ON THE TRAIL - You are a trail runner, be prepared to run through challenging terrain. Please do not take shortcuts and sidestep puddles as this may damage the surrounding foliage. Any racers cutting corners or taking shortcuts will be disqualified.
  8. WATER/AID STATIONS – There is one aid station at approximately 12k that will be stocked with water, snacks and first-aid services.
  9. OFF COURSE - We do our best at flagging, but sometimes you can still find yourself drifting off course. If that happens, you must return to the exact spot where you went off course regardless of the distance travelled. Failure to go back to the exact point you went off course will result in a DNF.
  10. LITTERING - Do not litter on the course. Racers found littering will be disqualified from the race.
  11. ADVERTISING - Out of respect to our sponsor partners who have generously contributed to our event, we ask that advertising of any kind be approved in advance. This includes but is not limited to tents, banners, flags, vehicles, giveaways, or any other sort of business advertising.
  12. NO SMOKING ALLOWED – Smoking of any kind is not permitted at the race venue or on the course.
  13. RACE BIBS – Bibs must be visible on the front of the racer at all times.

REQUIRED GEAR

We have no gear requirements for this race.

RECOMMENDED GEAR

We are a cup-free event, so if you would like to enjoy beverages, please bring a cup.

We recommend carrying water, fuel and electrolytes as you may need for both events knowing you can top-up at the aid station on the 26k course.

If the temperature is warm/hot, pack additional water and electrolytes.

VOLUNTEERS

Remember, that this race is run by volunteers. Please be respectful - everyone is doing their best. Have fun. High-five. Smile!

RACE DIRECTORS

The Race Director has the final say in all matters and any issues that arise that are not outlined are to be resolved by the Race Director. The Race Director may need to make up a rule on the spot for any reason.