Three Blind Mice 50K/25K

Both races start and finish at the parking lot on Poplar Grove Road. After a quick 500m on the KVR, the runners will head up Riddle Road to the Mice. All runners will complete a loop of the Mice using Southern Dancer, Bronco, Rainbow, Neverland and Narnia trails. The 25K runners are done for the day, while the 50K runners will head back into the Mice. This time they will use Marmot, Tripod, Sidewinder, Rusty Muffler, Corral, Fred and Slabs.

For a more detailed look at the course, please visit our website (www.tbm50.com).

Required

All runners must have the ability to carry at least 1.5L of water in hand bottles or a hydration pack

Phone (in case of injury)

Reusable cup (we are a "cupless" race)

Recommended

Cold weather gear if indicated

Aid stations

We will have two aid stations, one at the Rusty Muffler parking lot and the other at the Pearly Gates. The Rusty Muffler aid station is approximately at the 14K mark, so make sure you are carrying enough nutrition and fluids to get you there. The Pearly Gates aid station is approximately at the 24K mark, and it is meant mostly for the 50K runners before they head back out into the Mice. The 50K runners will have access to the Rusty Muffler aid station on their second loop as well.

Aid stations will have water, electrolyte drink, fruit, PB&J sandwiches, pickles, and some other surprises.

We are a "cupless" race. Please carry your own reusable cup.

Drop bags

The 50K runners are allowed one small drop bag which will be transported to the Pearly Gates aid station.

Parking for the race will take place at D'Angelo Estate Winery at 979 Lochore Road. This is a 1km walk from the start/finish area. We hope you can show your support for this local business by visiting their tasting room at the end of your day.

On race, we recommend driving to the start/finish area and checking in before you go and park your car.

Please do not park your car at the start/finish area. The City of Penticton has asked us to ensure that the limited parking spaces are available for the general public to use. In addition, do not park on Riddle Road. This road is very narrow and we need it to be clear in case of emergency.

Celebrate your race with pizza and drinks at Abandoned Rail Brewing. Each runner will be given a voucher to use for a personal sized pizza and a beverage of their choice. Be sure to bring your family and friends.

1. Be kind to your fellow racers and to our volunteers. Please stop to help anyone that needs your help.

2. Bibs should be visible. Make sure to check-in at each aid station as volunteers will be tracking your progress.

3. Stay on the marked trails. No cutting switchbacks.

4. Runner's may only receive aid at designated aid stations.

5. Headphones are discouraged for your safety. You may encounter wildlife, or worse, mountain bikers.

6. No pacers.

7. No dogs.

8. Only registered runners can participate. No bib transfers.

9. Don't litter. Common sense.

10. If you are unable to finish the race, please notify an aid station captain or an official at the start/finish line. Otherwise we will have to send out people to look for you.

11. Please respect the cut-offs. You may be asked to pull out if we feel that you won't be able to finish on time.

We are going to need a team of volunteers to make this an amazing experience for the runners. Volunteer shifts range from just a couple of hours in the morning to an all day aid station. If you are interested, please click the volunteer tab and sign up. Feel free to email us if you have any questions.

If you need to change distances

Runners are able to change from one distance to another up until the day before the race. If you are changing from the 25K to the 50K, you will need to pay the difference in registration fees. No partial refunds will be given if you are changing from the 50K to the 25K.

If you need to cancel

No refunds will be given. The good news is that your registration fees went to a good cause!

If we need to cancel

If we need to cancel the race due to mother nature, you will be given a 50% credit to future race. Yes, we are hoping to make this an annual thing.