Welcome to the 9th Annual Be Fearless Trail Marathon, 21K & 11K
We acknowledge that our event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations.
Proudly Sponsored By:
Community, support and celebration this is what our events are all about. We believe that we can change peoples lives with those three elements. Join our races and new this year sign up for all three of our races as a series. Help us support local organizations that are doing amazing things for others!
On September 20, 2025 we are running to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association North Vancouver STEPS program. CAD$5.00 from your event registration will be donated to CMHA.
Mental health affects all of us… all ages. Help us bring awareness to finding and supporting a healthy balanced life! Visit https://northwestvancouver.
2022 total funds raised for the STEPS Program: CAD$2888.76
2023 total funds raised for the STEPS Program: CAD$2997.78
2024 total funds raised for the STEPS Program: CAD$1535.29
2025 goal: CAD$3500.00
HOW IT WORKS
This is a local and virtual event. If you live locally or would like to travel then you join us at our local event at Alice Lake Campground in Squamish, BC. If you do not live locally or cannot make it to the local event then you simply have the freedom to register for the Virtual Event and run your chosen distance when you are able to, wherever you live.
- We have four event distances options Marathon 42km, 21k, 11k & 1k.
- All event distances start and finish at the Alice Lake Provincial Park in Squamish, BC. September 20, 2025.
- The event fee includes your bib number, a donation of $5.00 to the CMHA STEPS Program, custom finishers SWAG from EARTH GROOVE, finish line food, shuttle service to and from Alice Lake (start/finish line) and our parking location, and epic day on the trails, a super duper marked course and lots of fun!
- There will be draw prizes from of our donors and sponsors! (see list at bottom of the page)
- We will have complimentary massages on site offering after run massages.
- Registration for the Virtual Runners closes July 1, the reason for this registration closing at this time is to ensure that we can mail and get you your package before the event day.
- Registration for Local Participants closes September 14, 2025 or when we have reached the max number of 350 participants. Same day event registration is available by cash only.
- Early Bird pricing ends January 31, 2025.
Due to new consumer legislation, prices are now shown inclusive of all fees.
Final checkout will show actual pricing and fees separately.
Countdown to event
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
42km Spots remaining: 115
Price changes in 1 month 9 days-
The marathon course consists of challenging, fun climbs and descents, both technical and non technical trails, beautiful forests and river banks. Our marathon course is designed for those who are new to trail running, looking to run a fast trail marathon or looking to make that leap in distance before your first ultra!
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Register for 42kmCA$152.88
early bird + processing fee
Now registering Nov 1 – Feb 1 -
CA$163.65
late bird + processing fee
Feb 1 – Aug 31 -
CA$174.42
late late bird + processing fee
Sep 1 – Sep 14
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1.5k
Price changes in 1 month 9 days-
Join our 1.5k hooray fun run for all ages! Finishers receive a medal! We will be running or walking on a gravel path around Alice Lake.
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Register for 1.5kCA$12.86
regular + processing fee
Now registering Nov 1 – Feb 1 -
CA$12.86
regular + processing fee
Feb 1 – Aug 31 -
CA$12.86
regular + processing fee
Sep 1 – Sep 14
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21km Spots remaining: 105
Price changes in 1 month 9 days-
The half marathon course consists of some fun climbs and descents, both technical and non technical trails, beautiful forests and river banks. Our half marathon course is designed for those who are looking for a fun yet challenging course that showcases some of best trails Squamish has to offer.
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Register for 21kmCA$104.41
early bird + processing fee
Now registering Nov 1 – Feb 1 -
CA$115.19
late bird + processing fee
Feb 1 – Aug 31 -
CA$125.95
late late bird + processing fee
Sep 1 – Sep 14
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11km Spots remaining: 115
Price changes in 1 month 9 days-
The 11K course consists of some fun climbs and descents, both technical and non technical trails, beautiful forests and river banks. Our 11k course is designed for those who are new to trail running and for those who are also looking for a challenging 11K course that showcases some of best trails Squamish has to offer!
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Register for 11kmCA$82.86
early bird + processing fee
Now registering Nov 1 – Feb 1 -
CA$93.64
late bird + processing fee
Feb 1 – Aug 31 -
CA$104.41
late late bird + processing fee
Sep 1 – Sep 14
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VIRTUAL 11km
Your event package is mailed out to you before event day. On the day you choose to run where your bib number and off you go! You are virtually supporting our raising money and awareness for mental health and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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Register for VIRTUAL 11kmCA$50.55Nov 1 - Sep 14
VIRTUAL 21km
Your event package is mailed out to you before event day. On the day you choose to run where your bib number and off you go! You are virtually supporting our raising money and awareness for mental health and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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Register for VIRTUAL 21kmCA$50.55Nov 1 - Sep 14
VIRTUAL 42km
Your event package is mailed out to you before event day. On the day you choose to run where your bib number and off you go! You are virtually supporting our raising money and awareness for mental health and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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Register for VIRTUAL 42kmCA$50.55Nov 1 - Sep 14
Marathon - 42km: OPEN FOR 2025!!!
- $140.00 until January 31, 2025
- $150.00 February 1 - September 1, 2025
- $160.00 - September 1 - 14, 2025
- $170.00 event day
- 8:00am start time
- 1592M of ascending and 1552m of descending
- 6 aid stations fully stocked with snacks, medical, water
- All finishers receive a finishers GIFT
- The marathon course consists of challenging, fun climbs and descents, both technical and non technical trails, beautiful forests and river banks. Our marathon course is designed for those who are new to trail running, looking to run a trail marathon or looking to make that leap in distance before your first ultra!
- Route Map via Gaia Maps CLICK HERE
21km:
- $95.00 until January 31, 2025
- $105.00 February 1 - September 1, 2025
- $115.00 September 1 - 14, 2025
- $125.00 Event day
- 9:00am start time
- Aid stations 1, 2 & 3, stocked with water, snacks and medical
- 830m ascending and 777m of descending
- All finishers receive a finishers GIFT
- The half marathon course consists of some fun climbs and descents, both technical and non technical trails, beautiful forests and river banks. Our half marathon course is designed for those who are looking for a fun yet challenging course that showcases some of best trails Squamish has to offer.
- Route Map Via Gaia Maps CLICK HERE
11km:
- $75.00 until January 31, 2025
- $85.00 February 1 - September 1, 2025
- $95.00 September 1-14, 2025
- $105.00 event day
- 9:30am event start time
- 1 aid station stocked with water, snacks and medical
- 320 meters of elevation gain
- All finishers receive a finishers GIFT
- The 11K course consists of some fun climbs and descents, both technical and non technical trails, beautiful forests and river banks. Our 11k course is designed for those who are new to trail running and for those who are also looking for a challenging 11K course that showcases some of best trails Squamish has to offer!
- Route Map Via Gaia Maps CLICK HERE
1.5km Fun Run:
- $10.00 until September 14, 2025
- $10.00 cash on event day
- 8:30am start time
- All finishers receive a finishers medal.
- The 1KM Fun Run course is 1.66kms and consists of rolling non technical trail paths around Alice Lake.
- All ages welcome!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PACKAGE PICKUP
September 19 - Friday evening 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Capra Running Store
September 20 - Saturday morning 7:00am - 9:30am Start/Finish Line
CHIP TIMING
We focus on being present, our journeys to get to the start line and we challenge everyone to release the pressure we put on ourselves to run timed. We encourage all to look around and take in the whole experience. Thank you for being apart of that. Our events focus on your run journey and not your finish time.
We do record finish times via timing app and share them via bib numbers.
PARKING INFO
Our event supplies a shuttle for all participants and volunteers to and from the start/finish line. Our event is unable to host any parking within the Alice Lake Provincial Campground. In order to have a successful event day for everyone and to comply with the parks parking requirements. Failure to comply with this will result in our event being shut down.
The shuttle service is included in your registration fee.
Off site parking/shuttle pickup and drop off will take place at the Don Ross Middle School.
We would like to thank Shred Shuttle for supporting us and our events in the past.
Please CLICK HERE to access our carpooling sign up sheet. (reminder you would be carpooling to the shuttle pickup location to catch the event shuttle to the start/finish line)
DROP BAGS
There is a drop bag location at the start/finish line for after event items you need to keep behind. There are no drop bag locations on course.
PETS
There are NO DOGS ALLOWED at this event! There are no exceptions. Event Permits are at risk if you or your family or anyone cheering you on brings their dog.
CUPLESS
We are a cupless event. Help us reduce our footprint and bring a cup to carry with you, reuse at the aid stations for water or electrolytes.
CREW
- Crew and spectators are welcome to cheer at the start/finish line. We do not have any crew specific aid stations however Aid Station #5 on the Marathon Course can be reached via Perth Road.
GEAR
- Poles are allowed in this event. We ask that you respect space in the begging and open them up when there is space from other participants.
- Trail running shoes are a must!
- Running packs/hydration vests are a must. You must be able to carry a minimum of 1 litre of water with you.
- Dressing for the weather, in athletic clothing.
Training Programs & Coaching
We have an amazing coaching team all with programs ready to help you achieve and set out for your goal! Click here to view them and more info.
2025 Group Training Runs - Starting from Alice Lake
Join us in Squamish on:
DATES TBA
ALL PACES WELCOME!
Our runs will be lead by multiple trail leaders. We will be seperating into smaller pace groups as we make our way through the route. We will be taking you on trails and sections of each of the Be Fearless races distances.
Starting at the Main Beach Parking Lot - Alice Lake Campground in Squamish.
- Run start times: 9:00am
Everyone MUST REGISTER to join us please CLICK HERE to sign up.
AWARDS & SWAG
- All finishers will receive a finishers gift - a custom swag from Earth Groove.
EarthGroove Activewear is an Edmonton-based activewear brand. Our philosophy is that we are connected to each other, our earth and our passion to live a life of creativity and wonder. Our mission is to be part of community and to make a positive impact to all around us.
- RLAG swag will be for sale at the event.
- All participants are eligible for our draw prizes.
- Draw prizes from our event sponsors!
- Our event merchandise is available for pre order.
Thank you Odyssey Medical Inc. for supporting our events!
Directions to Alice Lake:
- Leaving from the lower mainland take the Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 W. Take the British Columbia 1 W exit from BC-15 N -Take BC-99 N to Alice Lake Rd in Squamish -Merge onto Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 W Partial toll road - Keep left to continue on BC-99 N - Drive to Alice Lake Rd - Turn right onto Alice Lake Rd - Turn left to stay on Alice Lake Rd, Alice Lake Provincial Park Brackendale, BC V0N 1H0
We cannot wait to see all of you out there!! Thank you so much for your support! Please email info@runlikeagirl.ca if you have any questions or concerns!
Also visit our website www.runlikeagirl.ca for more information.
Thank you,
TEAM RLAG.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR HAVING AN EMPOWERING POSITIVE EXPERIENCE AT OUR EVENTS. PLEASE READ BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.
REGISTRATION POLICY
We love our community and know and understand that life happens, things come up and we want to be as accommodating as possible with our policies.
- Registration dates are pre set at the start of each season. There are early bird, late bird and day of event prices.
- During registration on race roster you have the opportunity to add on a cancelation protection plan. This is through Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program.
- Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc. is not responsible for managing your refund requests.
- Refund requests can be submitted HERE via Regshield.
- We do not offer refunds on registrations, we apologize for this but our event is a fundraiser.
- If an event or distance is SOLD OUT then it is SOLD OUT. Our event permits are based on specific participant numbers and we cannot adjust these. Thank you for understanding.
- Our events do not offer bib transfers.
- If you can no longer make it due to personal reasons you have the opportunity to transfer your registration type to a virtual runner and your event package can be mailed to you, you are responsible for paying for the shipping.
- If you are switching to a shorter distance we do not offer refunds on the price change. If you are moving up in distance then you are to pay for the difference.
EVENT CANCELATION AND TRANSFER POLICY
- In the situation that our event has to be cancelled due to reasons including, but not limited to, weather, forest fires, acts of nature, war, strikes or other extenuating circumstances, Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc. will provide the following:
- The option to convert registration status to a virtual runner, there are no extra costs associated with this. Your event package is mailed to you and you can run where you live, track your run and upload results online;AND
- Early access to registration for the same event for the following year only; a 25% discount on registration for any distance in the same event for the following year only;
AND - A 25% discount in our online store along with early access for the same event registration for the following year only;
In addition: the option for a full refund on any event merchandise that has been purchased; and the option to receive the event shirt, purchased event merchandise or any other produced event items, for the cost of shipping.
** Deferrals (with the 25% discount) are only applicable for one calendar year from the event you transfer out of (meaning the event entry can be deferred to any OTHER event, but not the same event one year later). Entries can only be deferred a single time, to a single event. - If you have extenuating personal circumstances please email info@runlikeagirl.ca
OUR GENDER POLICY AND COMMITMENTS
- We are committed to welcoming and celebrating every human being at our events.
- All paces included!
- We do not use chip timing at our events because we are committed to inclusive experiences. We focus on the journey not the time.
- When you cross the finish line let's chat about your experience and not compare times to others.
- We know that signing up for an event, daring to dream of a goal, getting out of the house and even believing in yourself can be hard and intimidating. Do not worry we are your community! We welcome you, we believe in you, you deserve to work hard for your goals and we are going to celebrate you for being you!
- If you are nervous to sign up to participate in your first event... a great way to start is by volunteering first!
- Our events are committed to participant equality and therefore do not host a podium or awards ceremony.
- We do our best with our events to not host with cut off times because every pace should have the opportunity to achieve their goal.
- We also do not categorize by gender. You come as your beautiful self and we celebrate you!
- All of our urban trail events encourage stroller participation and take place on paths that strollers can be pushed on. (Trail type strollers are encouraged however)
- We have a kids zone table with kids activities at each of our events. (Babysitting or kid watching is not available at this time)
- Our events are committed to providing nursing/change table areas for parents.
- All of our aid stations and start/finish lines have female hygiene products available.
- Our event and store merchandise includes Unisex sizes and womens sizing.
- We do not take down our finish line and finish line food until the final runner has crossed the finish line. In the case that our permit time has reached our event we as a team are dedicated to your finish and will be there to welcome you and celebrate you in. The "stuff" around us may have had to be taken down but WE will be there for your finish!
PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM POLICY
- Whether planned or unplanned, an expected or unexpected start or end to a pregnancy, healing and recovery time are required for a women’s overall health. We are committed to this please email us info@runlikeagirl.ca if pregnancy has become part of your journey. We are committed to offering you event deferrals.
EVENT RULES AND VALUES
There are a few things that we must have at our events:
- Kindness - to everyone and a magnitude of gratitude for our volunteers!
- There is no reason... ever... to be leaving waste of any kind on the ground.
- Sharing the trail with other users. All of the trails and paths we event on are public trails used by mountain bikers, walkers, hikers, horseback riders and runners.
- We are courteous, respectful and share the space with everyone.
- We do not take down our finish line and finish line food until the final runner has crossed the finish line. In the case that our permit time has reached our event we as a team are dedicated to your finish and will be there to welcome you and celebrate you in. The "stuff" around us may have had to be taken down but WE will be there for your finish!
- Our core values:Community: We believe in community as it is the fellowship, we create with others who share similar attributes, interests and goals. This community is a safe and welcome place that empowers people.
Passion & Perseverance: The strong emotion that drives you to do what you love. The endurance of never giving up, hard work and commitment.
Compassion: The simple act of loving and of caring for others.
Celebration: We celebrate and cheer for each other, our journeys, goals and accomplishments. It is the act of empowering and lifting each other up.
Diversity: A community that supports equality, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility.
Quality, Integrity & Trust: We believe that this is the quality of being honest, moral and of good character. We also believe that without truth, honesty, and reliability, we may fail. Our degree of excellence, the standard that we use to measure our objectives. It is part of what makes us who we are.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
We strive to be as green as possible. This includes:
- Being cupless events. Please bring something to drink out of at the aid stations.
- All of our event course markings are REUSED! Many times, includes all arrows, wrong ways, pink stake flags, pink flagging tape, aid station and course marshal signs.
- We DO NOT staple into any trees or live foliage.
- You can bring a reusable cup, bowl, plate and cutlery to the start/finish line to help us decrease finish line food waste.
- Serving snacks at our aid stations with tongs/grabbers. We don't want dirty hands in the bowels but our volunteers can help distribute snacks. This helps eliminate excessive paper cups or cupcake paper cups etc.
- Offering shuttle services where we can and HIGHLY ENCOURAGING CARPOOLING!
- Sourcing our event merchandise, supplies and food as local and as sustainable as possible.
FEEDBACK
- Our commitment is to you. Feedback is how we do better and be better. We open all feedback and ideas with open arms so please do not hesitate to reach out to us! Email us at info@runlikeagirl.ca
Event schedule
- Sat, September 20, 2025 6:30 AM - First Shuttle Pickup
- Sat, September 20, 2025 7:30 AM - Event Day Package Pickup
- Sat, September 20, 2025 8:30 AM - 42km Start
- Sat, September 20, 2025 8:45 AM - 1.5km Start
- Sat, September 20, 2025 9:00 AM - 21km Start
- Sat, September 20, 2025 9:30 AM - 11km Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc.
- info@runlikeagirl.ca
- Website
- Visit website
