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Try something new up at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club this September!

We have two E-Biathlon events to check out this fall!
1) Friday, Sept 11 - 5pm - Trail Running
2) Friday, Sept 18 - 5pm - Mountain Bike
*Info and registration link in bio*
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These races are community friendly, with novice and intermediate race / challenge options! *No biathlon experience needed!*
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Check out the link in our bio for more details and to register!
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We hope to see you there!
North Okanagan Cycling Society BB Trail Running Sun Country Cycle | Est. 1984 Olympia Cycle & Ski S K Y R I D E The Starting Block

Let’s give a shout out to our members running tcssydneymarathon2026! Have fun Lydia Copland and Guylene Shaw!!

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**SALE ALERT ** Just in time for back to school! A few different sale options for you in-store at The Starting Block

1. Select Altra models on sale August 28 - September 7, 2026. They look great and fit better.

2. Kids sizes 30% off, come see us at the store to check out our brands and inventory.

3. The back to school kids in your life wearing adult sizes? We’ve got you covered! Applicable for in-stock inventory only, up to 25% off!

Temperatures for those early morning runs are dropping, and we’ve got your fun Fall sock options in store! Come see us to check out what makes your feet happy from toe socks to compression socks to full height socks for Fall.

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Oh Canada! 7 Epic Canadian Trail Running Races Looking for a destination trail race to test your mettle? These Canadian races will push you to your limits.

We are so proud to be a part of Bush Babes & Bro’s Trail Running Comminuty- amazing leader, amazing volunteers….

Oh Canada! 7 Epic Canadian Trail Running Races Looking for a destination trail race to test your mettle? These Canadian races will push you to your limits.

We love supporting Dirty Feet - Trail Races!

A big thank you to our sponsor, Starting Block! 💙

We're grateful for the support of Starting Block Running & Walking Gear and everything they do for the trail running community. Their partnership helps make the Dirty Feet Trail Series possible and supports runners every step of the way.

Whether you're training for your first 5K or your next ultra, Starting Block has the gear and expertise to help you hit the trails with confidence.

Thanks for being part of the Dirty Feet family! 🌲👣

Back to school is right around the corner. The Starting Block has high-quality shoes for the young and the young at heart in stock now. Or feel free to browse our online inventory first then come in to try some on! For now, check out these styles for the smaller footed ones in your life.

You have a chance to win ….

🎉GIVEAWAY 🎉

Our friends at The Starting Block are sponsoring a chance for you to WIN your way in to race Freaky Creeky! Make sure you head to the shop when you are in Vernon, they have nutrition, gear, shoes and expert advice.

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Or register now to lock in your spot:
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Freaky Creeky
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
September 19, 2026
13km | 27km | 53km

Sneaky Creeky trail run for kids 12 & under

*Winner will be drawn on August 14 and contacted from this account, we will never ask for your credit card information

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The Starting Block proudly supports Robyn’s Runners coached by Robyn Anderson Poulin. Training focuses on different areas including speed, physical literacy and running in the Vernon area. The program has grown to 37 kids from 15 last year! (She is keeping a wait list). Thanks Robyn for creating junior athlete development opportunities and getting kids to go outside from all of us at The Starting Block