Summerland Sweets 7.4K Trail Race
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Location Summerland, BC
- Races 8 races
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Summerland Sweets 7.4K Trail Race on Sunday, September 20th, 2026, in the picturesque Summerland, Okanagan-Similkameen region! This thrilling event kicks off at 10:00 AM from the Summerland Rodeo Grounds, offering participants a chance to race on beautiful recreational and single-track trails. Whether you're up for the challenging 7.4K or prefer the fun 3.2K run, this event promises an unforgettable experience immersed in nature.
As part of the Starting Block Interior Running Association Trail Series, the Summerland Sweets 7.4K Trail Race features exciting prizes, including a chance to win a pair of New Balance shoes and entries to other local races. With refreshments, awards, and draw prizes awaiting participants after the race, it's a fantastic way to enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit. Remember, online registration closes at 6 PM on Saturday, September 19th, so secure your spot for this must-attend trail race!
As part of the Starting Block Interior Running Association Trail Series, the Summerland Sweets 7.4K Trail Race features exciting prizes, including a chance to win a pair of New Balance shoes and entries to other local races. With refreshments, awards, and draw prizes awaiting participants after the race, it's a fantastic way to enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit. Remember, online registration closes at 6 PM on Saturday, September 19th, so secure your spot for this must-attend trail race!
Organiser's Description
**RACE CANCELLED**
August 13th. Due to the devastating fire in Summerland, the Penticton Pounders have made the decision to cancel the race. Mount Conkle, on which the race is run, is still in an active fire zone and it will be weeks before it's able to be accessed with no idea on when it would be open again for public use. For those who have already registered, refunds will be given out.
The 7.4K Race is the first race in the Starting Block Interior Running Association Trail Series. No Day of Race Registration, online registration closes at 6 PM on Saturday, Sept. 19th.Start and End: Summerland Rodeo Grounds, Summerland, BC. 10:00 AM, Sunday, Sept. 20th.
How to get to the Summerland Rodeo Grounds. From Highway 97 in Summerland, head west on Prairie Valley Road (Dairy Queen & Tim Hortons at intersection). Take the last exit on the roundabout, up the hill to the next roundabout, and continue westward on Prairie Valley Road. At Doherty Avenue turn right and then left onto Bathville Road. You'll see the signs for the KVR train station and the Rodeo grounds and turn left into the rodeo grounds. View getting there google map.
Route details: This is the 7.4 Km course.
Route details: This is the 3.2 Km course.
Courses for the 7.4K and 3.2K races consist of recreational and single track trails. There are washrooms at the start and medical support on site. Refreshments, awards and draw prizes after the races. For the 7.4K racers there will be a draw for a pair of New Balance shoes (courtesy of New Balance) at the end of the race along with a draw for an entry to the Penticton 8.2K XC race on Oct. 4th (courtesy of the Interior Running Association) and some other draw prizes (courtesy of 'The Starting Block' in Vernon).
Entry fee:Summerland Sweets 7.4K - $30 3.2K Fun Run - $10
NO DOGS OR BABY JOGGERS/STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE RUN, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF THIS HAPPENS.
NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
.BC Athletic Competitive members deduct $5
RACE Number PICK UP RACE DAY ONLY STARTING AT 8:30 AM
Prizes:First prize in each category 19+ in the 7.4K race is a bottle of fruit wine from Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery. Jam and syrup are the prizes for the 3.2 Fun Run race and for the younger categories in the 7.4K race.
When completing the Online Registration, please use your proper or legal name (no nicknames). This covers the race and yourself with liability insurance.
We'd like to thank our sponsors: Summerland Sweets/Sleeping Giant Winery, Starting Block, New Balance, Sun-Oka Fruit Farms, Tim Hortons and Jack Kelly Coffee.
August 13th. Due to the devastating fire in Summerland, the Penticton Pounders have made the decision to cancel the race. Mount Conkle, on which the race is run, is still in an active fire zone and it will be weeks before it's able to be accessed with no idea on when it would be open again for public use. For those who have already registered, refunds will be given out.
The 7.4K Race is the first race in the Starting Block Interior Running Association Trail Series. No Day of Race Registration, online registration closes at 6 PM on Saturday, Sept. 19th.Start and End: Summerland Rodeo Grounds, Summerland, BC. 10:00 AM, Sunday, Sept. 20th.
How to get to the Summerland Rodeo Grounds. From Highway 97 in Summerland, head west on Prairie Valley Road (Dairy Queen & Tim Hortons at intersection). Take the last exit on the roundabout, up the hill to the next roundabout, and continue westward on Prairie Valley Road. At Doherty Avenue turn right and then left onto Bathville Road. You'll see the signs for the KVR train station and the Rodeo grounds and turn left into the rodeo grounds. View getting there google map.
Route details: This is the 7.4 Km course.
Route details: This is the 3.2 Km course.
Courses for the 7.4K and 3.2K races consist of recreational and single track trails. There are washrooms at the start and medical support on site. Refreshments, awards and draw prizes after the races. For the 7.4K racers there will be a draw for a pair of New Balance shoes (courtesy of New Balance) at the end of the race along with a draw for an entry to the Penticton 8.2K XC race on Oct. 4th (courtesy of the Interior Running Association) and some other draw prizes (courtesy of 'The Starting Block' in Vernon).
Entry fee:Summerland Sweets 7.4K - $30 3.2K Fun Run - $10
NO DOGS OR BABY JOGGERS/STROLLERS ALLOWED ON THE RUN, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF THIS HAPPENS.
NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
.BC Athletic Competitive members deduct $5
RACE Number PICK UP RACE DAY ONLY STARTING AT 8:30 AM
Prizes:First prize in each category 19+ in the 7.4K race is a bottle of fruit wine from Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery. Jam and syrup are the prizes for the 3.2 Fun Run race and for the younger categories in the 7.4K race.
When completing the Online Registration, please use your proper or legal name (no nicknames). This covers the race and yourself with liability insurance.
We'd like to thank our sponsors: Summerland Sweets/Sleeping Giant Winery, Starting Block, New Balance, Sun-Oka Fruit Farms, Tim Hortons and Jack Kelly Coffee.
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