Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge Beatton River Valley 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jun 6, 2026 edition in Peace River, BC. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge Beatton River Valley 2026 takes place on June 6, 2026 in Peace River, BC, at Beatton River Valley Viewpoint Trail. This trail fundraiser offers 5K, 10K-ish, and 21K-ish options on a rolling course with big climbing, including about 150 m of gain on the 5K, about 450 m on the 10K-ish, and close to 1,000 m on the 21K-ish. There are no time cutoffs, and the race supports local school food programs.

The course starts and finishes at Beatton River Valley Viewpoint Trail and uses a rolling trail route with substantial climbing. For 2026, the 10K-ish and 21K-ish routes include a reversed segment, and the event offers no time cutoffs.

• Trail challenge in the Peace River area
• Three distance options: 5K, 10K-ish, 21K-ish
• Rolling course with significant elevation gain
• No time cutoffs for run-or-hike pacing
• Fundraiser for local school food programs
• Bib pick-up the evening before race day