Movement is Medicine
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Location Nelson, BC
- Price $55.76
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 'Movement is Medicine' event on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the stunning Nelson, Central Kootenay. This spectacular race features a challenging 16km route that begins at the Lions Bluff trailhead, where participants will ascend 1200 meters to the iconic CBC tower. Experience the breathtaking views as you traverse Nelson's renowned Elephant Mountain, followed by a thrilling descent past Flagpole and Pulpit Rock, concluding with a scenic run or walk across the Orange Bridge into beautiful Lakeside Park.
This event is designed for all fast hikers and runners, making it an inclusive challenge for outdoor enthusiasts. The course consists of approximately 13km of well-marked trail and 3km of road. Ensure you're prepared by carrying enough water to reach the Pulpit Rock trailhead, and remember that there will be a checkpoint between Flagpole and the CBC tower equipped with basic first aid. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to embrace nature and enjoy a day of movement!
This event is designed for all fast hikers and runners, making it an inclusive challenge for outdoor enthusiasts. The course consists of approximately 13km of well-marked trail and 3km of road. Ensure you're prepared by carrying enough water to reach the Pulpit Rock trailhead, and remember that there will be a checkpoint between Flagpole and the CBC tower equipped with basic first aid. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to embrace nature and enjoy a day of movement!
Organiser's Description
This Spectacular 16km route will start at the Lions Bluff trailhead, climbing 1200m up to the CBC tower, traversing Nelson’s iconic Elephant Mountain, then descending down past Flagpole and Pulpit Rock to Johnstone Road. You’ll finish off with a run/walk across the Orange Bridge into Lakeside Park. It’s approximately 13km of well marked trail and 3km of road.
This challenge is open to all fast hikers and runners.
Please carry enough water for you to reach the Pulpit Rock trailhead on Johnstone Rd.
There will be a checkpoint between Flagpole and the CBC tower with basic first aid if needed.
This challenge is open to all fast hikers and runners.
Please carry enough water for you to reach the Pulpit Rock trailhead on Johnstone Rd.
There will be a checkpoint between Flagpole and the CBC tower with basic first aid if needed.
Movement is Medicine