Movement is Medicine
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Location Nelson, BC
- Price $5.00 - $55.76
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor activity at the Movement is Medicine event taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the beautiful Nelson, Central Kootenay. This event features the stunning Elephant Mountain Challenge, a breathtaking 16km route that begins at the Lions Bluff trailhead. Participants will climb 1200m to the CBC tower, taking in the iconic views of Nelson’s Elephant Mountain before descending past Flagpole and Pulpit Rock. Runners and hikers will then make their way to Johnstone Road, culminating with a scenic run or walk across the Orange Bridge into Lakeside Park.
For those looking for a more accessible option, the brand-new Movement is Medicine Lakeside 5km route offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Lakeside Park. Both events are free for youth aged 12-30 and all Indigenous runners and hikers, promoting inclusivity and community engagement. Don’t forget to bring enough water for the journey, as there will be a checkpoint with basic first aid along the way. Join us for a day that celebrates health, movement, and the great outdoors!
For those looking for a more accessible option, the brand-new Movement is Medicine Lakeside 5km route offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Lakeside Park. Both events are free for youth aged 12-30 and all Indigenous runners and hikers, promoting inclusivity and community engagement. Don’t forget to bring enough water for the journey, as there will be a checkpoint with basic first aid along the way. Join us for a day that celebrates health, movement, and the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
Elephant Mountain Challenge
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 can be race or a hike - you choose
Free for Youth (12-30) and all Indigenous Runners and Hikers
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 Lakeside 5km
New this year is an accessible 5km route through Lakeside Park.
Free for Youth (12-30) and all Indigenous Runners
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 can be race or a hike - you choose
Free for Youth (12-30) and all Indigenous Runners and Hikers
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 Lakeside 5km
New this year is an accessible 5km route through Lakeside Park.
Free for Youth (12-30) and all Indigenous Runners
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Nelson, BC, Canada
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