Dirty Feet Kal Park Ultra 2026

Dirty Feet Kal Park Ultra takes place on May 3, 2026 in Vernon, British Columbia. The race name points straight to its setting: Kal Park’s trail network just outside Vernon. The event brings an ultra-distance trail run to the North Okanagan spring calendar and puts local singletrack in the spotlight.

The 2026 edition is staged as a single-day ultra-distance event on May 3. Runners should expect a focused trail experience rather than a multi-day festival—this is a one-day outing that uses the park’s interconnected trails to deliver sustained trail mileage.

What makes Kal Park Ultra distinctive is its compact, trail-centred character. The course keeps competitors inside Kal Park’s looped trail system, so the route feels intimate and familiar to local trail runners while still offering the sustained distance and navigation of an ultra. Early-May timing often brings cool temperatures and fresh spring trail conditions, making for runnable days and clear forest vistas. The event appeals to runners who want an ultra-distance challenge without a long drive from Vernon’s townsite.

Runners should check official entry pages for registration windows and race-day instructions; entries are typically required in advance to manage field size and trail impact.

• Start and finish within Kal Park, Vernon, British Columbia
• Trail terrain composed primarily of singletrack and forest paths
• Course routed on the Kal Park trail network to deliver continuous ultra-distance mileage

• Scenic park trails: Courses run on the trails of Kalamalka Provincial Park, offering classic Okanagan trail scenery.
• On-course support: Snacks and staffed aid stations are provided to keep runners fueled across distances.
• Local sponsor prizes: The event features prize support from local partners and community businesses.
• Community-driven event: Organized by Dirty Feet Trail Series with volunteer support and a friendly post-race atmosphere.
• Limited spots on longer distances: The 25K and 50K fields are capped, so entries can fill quickly.