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33rd Annual WITP
DATE: SEPT 6, 2026
50k | 25k | 14k | 8k*
*New distance added for 2026! The WITP was started in 1992 by Nick Jordan.

At the time there were no Ultra-Marathons in the interior of BC and the WITP served primarily a tight-knit group of runners. Although the popularity of both tail running and ultra-marathoning has grown, the philosophy of the WITP from the get-go has been to put on a well organized, low-cost & low-key event in the tradition and spirit of grass-roots trail running . And we continue to embody and espouse that tradition today. The WITP, during the first 10 years, took place in the hills around Juniper Park to the East of downtown Kamloops. In 2002, we made a move West into Kenna Cartwright Park where, first an 18km loop course was established and utilized until 2016 at which time a new 25km loop was developed for the 25th anniversary running. The inclusion of the shorter distances provides newer runners the opportunity to build up to a longer distance and additionally, allow them to partake in the old-school laid back atmosphere of the WITP. The course consists of double and single-track dirt trails cutting through sagebrush desert and Ponderosa Pine/Douglas Fir forest. The trail is rarely flat as approx. 900m of climb and decent is required on each loop. Temperatures can vary considerably. Over the years we have seen everything from a steady light drizzle, to biting cold with wind, to temps approaching mid 30C. One year started with a dusting of snow and by noon it was 32C. We have lucked out on the wet side of things as although there has been sporadic light rainfall and steady drizzle, we have never seen an outright downpour. Shade and course cover does vary so please come prepared. LIMITED ENTRY: The number of entries is limited to 100 in total. There are 50 spots reserved for the 50k distance and 25 spots available for each of the 14k and 25k distances. Registration will close for each distance once capacity is reached. The reserved spots will remain available until 3 weeks prior to the event start at which time the distance caps will be removed and entries will be accepted until the 100 entry cap has been reached.

09/26/2026

The trails were full of big moments at this year’s Walk in the Park and thanks to some talented people behind the cameras, we get to relive them! 📸🎥

Our next round of thank yous goes to course photographer Dave Graham and event videographer Max Ruether. These two love sharing their creative talents with the running community, and we’re so grateful they spent the day capturing ours.

📸 Dave’s photo album>>> 153815405@N07/albums/72177720335493212" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/153815405@N07/albums/72177720335493212
🎥 Check out Max’s Instagram profile or ours for his coverage of this year’s event! IG

A huge thank you, too, to volunteer photographers Jeff LaPlant and Tom Konopski, who captured the action at our aid stations. We’ll be sharing their albums soon!

Thank you, Dave, Max, Jeff and Tom, for giving our runners lasting memories from our favourite day of the year. Now excuse us while we look through every photo again! 🐐💛

09/26/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who brought the energy to our aid stations out on course!

At Spadefoot Aid Station, our friends and Pancake Runners: Jason, Natalee, Lauren, Melissa and Jeff kept runners moving with plenty of fuel, hydration and encouragement.

At Reservoir Aid Station, our RUNClub family: Sheridan, Adrienne, Tom, Sammy and Dee made sure every runner felt supported and ready to keep going strong.

These crews bundled up to stay warm through the chilly morning, then handed out cold water and much needed salty and sweet snacks as the day heated up. Through it all, they kept the cheers coming and the energy high!

Thank you for taking such great care of our runners and bringing so much fun and heart to the course. We couldn’t do this without you!

Clint & Paula, Sole Pursuit Running

📸Photo credits to Dave Marshall, Tom Konopski and Jeff Laplante

09/26/2026

Celebrating our Walk in the Park Veterans and Legends! 🐐

This year, three runners completed the 50 km course for the fifth time:

Jeremy Bombardier, Tim Barnes and Phil Hiom!

Each has now earned a coveted Veterans bib and their very own bib number to wear for every future Walk in the Park 50 km they complete.

And if they keep going, they’ll be following in the footsteps of two true WITP legends:

Janice McDonald and Andy Bachman, who each completed the 50 km course for the 10th time this year!

Along with their Veterans bibs, Janice and Andy are now the proud recipients of the Walk in the Park 10x Belt Buckle. In the event’s 33-year history, only 10 other runners have reached this incredible milestone.

Congratulations, Jeremy, Tim, Phil, Janice and Andy! These are amazing achievements and two of our favourite Walk in the Park traditions. Here’s to many more trips around the course!

Clint & Paula, Sole Pursuit Running

09/22/2026

A huge congratulations to every runner who took on Walk in the Park! Whether you crossed the finish line in 8 km or 50 km, we hope you’re proud of what you accomplished out there. 🌵🐐

Let’s hear it for our 2026 podium winners:

🏆 50 km
Women’s: Elizabeth Funk
Men’s: Jeremy Bombardier

🏆 25 km
Women’s: Kayla Hermiston
Men’s: Brendan Johnston

🏆 14 km
Women’s: Lienke Raath
Men’s: Kiel Witt

🏆 8 km
Women’s: Faryn Brown
Men’s: Josh Ogilvie

A special thank-you to our Podium Sponsor, Altra Running, for celebrating these incredible athletes with us. Each first-place winner received a brand-new pair of Altra running shoes!

Congratulations to our winners and to every runner who showed up, challenged themselves and made the 33rd annual Walk in the Park such a memorable day. We can't wait to see you next year!

Clint & Paula, Sole Pursuit Running

09/07/2026

More highlights from yesterday...Thanks Runners Sole for the memories!

09/07/2026

Find attached album of WITP 2026. This is a work in progress so check back often as new photos are added daily.

09/05/2026

This is it.

The trails have been marked.
The volunteers are ready.
The pizza is ordered.
The sponsors have loaded up the swag.
The GOAT is warming up his dance moves.

All that's left is bringing together one incredible community of trail runners.

Whether you're chasing your first finish or your tenth buckle-worthy adventure, we're ready to cheer for every single one of you.

Let's make the 33rd annual Walk in the Park one to remember.
You have until midnight tonight to join the party!
See you at the start line.

Clint & Paula, Sole Pursuit Running

09/03/2026

BIB PICKUP + SWAG + ALTRA TRAIL SHOES! 🐐👟

Join us at Runners Sole on Saturday, September 5, from 1:00–4:00 pm to pick up everything you need for Walk in the Park!

✅ Your race bib
✅ Racer swag
✅ Krono Nutrition gels
✅ P3 natural pain-relief cream samples
✅ Plenty of pre-race excitement

Our friend Chanelle from Altra will also be bringing a fleet of trail shoes for you to test! Take a pair for a spin, explore your options and get a closer look at what our podium finishers could be taking home on race day. 👀🏆

With one pair of Altra shoes awarded to the top male and female runner in each distance, there are EIGHT pairs up for grabs!

Come grab your bib, meet our sponsors and start getting excited! We’re almost at the start line!

Clint & Paula, Sole Pursuit Running

09/02/2026

Here is what is left of the 2026 season:

We are days away from the 33rd annual Walk in the Park Ultra on September 6th. Four distances, legendary trails, and a party at the finish line. Registration is OPEN!

Next up, our NEW Fall Trail Running Clinic starts September 24! Registration is now open on our website. Check out the Clinics tab> FALL. We are teaming up with Runners Sole and Diverse Training Centre to help you build a STRONG Fall running season!

One month after that we have our NEW race on October 24 - Trick or Trail Night Run 15 & 5km distances packed with spooky trail fun - Registration is OPEN!

We’ll finish the season with TIS the Season (This Is Stupid Run) a free run challenge that is a tribute run to our sweet trail pup Lola 💛A fun, joyful celebration of her love for the trails… and a special request:
👉 BRING YOUR DOGS! They make everything better 🐕

And JICYMI... The Kamloops Trail Festival will be returning in the Summer of 2027! Runners Sole and Sole Pursuit Running are teaming up as the new hosts! Save the Date: July 24, 2027.

So… who is not ready for the season to end? Never fear we have lots for you to do in the next few months!
All of the event registration links are on our website or our social channels.

Clint & Paula, Sole Pursuit Running

08/31/2026

One week to go! Is your nutrition dialed in??? Let’s go!!!

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Kamloops, BC

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https://www.solepursuitrunning.ca/walk-in-the-park, https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130423

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