Buckin Hell 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jul 26, 2025 edition in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

Buckin' Hell is a challenging trail race offering three distance options—35 km, 50 km, and a 50 km two-person relay—through the rugged North Shore Mountains of British Columbia. The race features nearly 2,500 meters (8,250 feet) of climbing and descent, traversing technical terrain, old-growth forests, and popular trails such as the Baden Powell and Old Buck.

Starting and finishing at Mount Seymour Resort, participants experience some of Vancouver's best trails and viewpoints. The event also hosts a free kids race (~1 km) for children aged 3-10. Participants should note that the race is cupless, poles are allowed from the start, and aid stations provide refreshments along the course.

• Start and finish at Mount Seymour Resort
• Course traverses technical and rugged terrain in the North Shore Mountains
• Notable trails include Baden Powell, Old Buck, and old-growth forests

• Nearly 2,500 meters (8,250 feet) of elevation gain and descent
• Three main race options: 35 km, 50 km, and 50 km two-person relay
• Free kids race (~1 km) for ages 3-10
• Technical terrain on trails including Baden Powell and Old Buck
• Cupless race: participants must bring their own cups
• Poles allowed from the race start
• Aid stations with refreshments available