Penticton, B.C. · Three Blind Mice Trail Network

Three Blind Mice

50K & 25K · September 19, 2026

All Single Track Benefiting Penticton SAR Post-Race BBQ

♥ Penticton Search & Rescue

100% of Registration Fees Donated

Every dollar you spend to race goes directly to the dedicated volunteers who keep our outdoor community safe.

The Race

Born from a Love of the Mice

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The idea for this race stemmed from discussions about organizing a race in our area and having it be a fundraiser. All proceeds go directly to Penticton Search and Rescue, a dedicated group of volunteers that are vital to our outdoor community.

This race takes place in the Three Blind Mice trail network, just outside of Penticton — a special place for many who play in the outdoors. The trails are amazing thanks to PACA and their stewardship. It's all single track: some quite technical, some beautifully flowy.

Your race organizers are five friends with loads of trail running experience. Our goals are to show off the trails of the Mice and to ensure that each runner has a genuinely fun and rewarding experience.

Race Distances

Choose Your Adventure

25K

Twenty-Five Kilometres

Elevation Gain ~3,400 ft
Cut-off Time 6 Hours
Start Time 9:00 AM
Loop Southern Dancer, Bronco, Rainbow, Neverland, YBR
Registration Fee $189.93 incl. fees

50K

Fifty Kilometres

Elevation Gain ~7,000 ft
Cut-off Time 11 Hours
Start Time 8:00 AM
2nd Loop Marmot, Tripod, Sidewinder, Rusty Muffler, Corral, Fred, Slabs
Registration Fee $243.61 incl. fees

Registration closes September 17, 2026.

Race Day

September 19, 2026

Morning Programme

7:00 AM Bib pick-up opens at Poplar Grove Road parking lot
7:45 AM 50K pre-race briefing · 50K bib pick-up closes
8:00 AM 50K Start
8:45 AM 25K pre-race briefing · 25K bib pick-up closes
9:00 AM 25K Start

Afternoon & Evening

12:00 PM Post-race BBQ begins
3:00 PM Cut-off for 25K runners
7:00 PM Cut-off for 50K runners

The Course

All Single Track. All the Way.

Both races start and finish at the parking lot on Poplar Grove Road. After a quick 500m on the KVR, runners head up Riddle Road to the Mice. All runners complete the first loop via Southern Dancer, Bronco, Rainbow, Neverland, and Yellow Brick Road. 50K runners then head back out into the Mice for a second, epic loop.

First Loop — 25K & 50K Second Loop — 50K Only

Loop 1: Southern Dancer · Bronco · Rainbow · Neverland · Yellow Brick Road
Loop 2 (50K): Marmot · Tripod · Sidewinder · Rusty Muffler · Corral · Fred · Slabs

Aid Stations

Fuelled for the Finish

Rusty Muffler

~14K Mark · Both loops (50K runners)

Make sure you're carrying enough nutrition and fluids to reach this station — it's your first stop. 50K runners will pass through here on their second loop as well.

Water Electrolytes Gels Fruit PB&J Pickles Surprises

Pearly Gates

~24K Mark · Primarily for 50K runners

The turnaround point for 50K runners before they head back into the Mice for their second loop. Drop bags will be transported here for 50K runners.

Water Electrolytes Gels Fruit PB&J Pickles Surprises

This is a cupless race. Please carry your own reusable cup.

Required Gear & Logistics

Come Prepared

Required

Ability to carry at least 1L of water (hand bottles or hydration pack)
Reusable cup — this is a cupless race

Parking

Parking is limited near the start/finish — approximately 30 spots total, some reserved for race organizers. Please carpool or arrange a drop-off. A more detailed parking plan will be shared closer to race day.

Drop Bags

50K runners may bring one small drop bag, which will be transported to the Pearly Gates aid station. All runners can also leave a bag at the Poplar Grove parking lot — consider warm clothing for after the race.

Post-Race BBQ

We're planning a post-race BBQ starting at noon. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Guests of runners are welcome — we just ask that they make a donation to Penticton SAR.

Race Rules

Keep It Clean, Keep It Fun

Be kind to your fellow racers and volunteers. Please stop to help anyone who needs it.
Bibs must be visible at all times. Check in at each aid station — volunteers are tracking your progress.
Stay on marked trails. No cutting switchbacks.
Runners may only receive aid at designated aid stations.
Headphones are discouraged for your safety. You may encounter wildlife — or mountain bikers.
No pacers.
No dogs.
Only registered runners may participate. No bib transfers.
Don't litter. Common sense.
If you are unable to finish, please notify an aid station captain or official at the start/finish. Otherwise we will send people to look for you.
Please respect the cut-offs. You may be asked to withdraw if we feel you cannot finish in time.

Get Involved

Volunteer With Us

This race runs on community spirit. Volunteer shifts range from a couple of hours in the morning to a full day at an aid station. We'd love your help.

Parking Attendants Runner Check-In Aid Stations Sweeps Post-Race Food Clean-Up Crew

Policies

Transfers & Cancellations

Changing Distances

Runners may switch distances up to the day before the race. Moving from 25K to 50K requires payment of the difference. No partial refunds for moving from 50K to 25K.

Runner Cancellations

No refunds will be issued. The good news: your registration fees went to a good cause — Penticton Search and Rescue.

Race Cancellation

If we need to cancel due to weather or other circumstances, registered participants will receive a 50% credit toward a future race. We hope to make this an annual event.