Wilden’s 3rd annual trail run goes cross-country

Wilden’s 3rd annual trail run is going to look a little different this year…

For starters, they’re going virtual and giving you the ability to start and finish your 5K/10K run anytime between September 1st and the 30th.

What else is cool is that anyone across Canada can participate in the #WildOneRun. Even better, all of the proceeds will go directly to the Blenk Family Fund for Youth Mental Health, a local charity that collaborates with the KGH Foundation towards research, prevention and care surrounding youth mental health.

Being that this run for a good cause is virtual and open to anyone across Canada, you can challenge your out-of-town family and friends — something that we strongly encourage you to do, because after all, they’ll have a month to do it.

Now that you’re ready to lace ’em up, you might be wondering where this virtual run will occur?

Well, in previous years, the run took place in Wilden’s backcountry on a marked out course that ventured participants safely through a scenic tour on a predetermined date and time.

Wilden kindly asks that you register before Sunday, August 9, 2020. This way, you’ll get an awesome ‘Wild One’ t-shirt to wear during the virtual race.

You may register after August 9th, but you will not receive your shirt until after the race… so if you’re going to do it, register now so you can run in a nice, light and moisture-wicking shirt to keep you as cool as you’ll look.

To register for the #WildOneRun, click over to this link on Race Roster and once you’re there, sign up for the 5K or 10K. There's also a kid-friendly 1K run that's always a hit with the little Wild Ones.

Once September 1st arrives, pick a day and time that works for you to participate in the 3rd annual Wilden #WildOneRun.

Just remember that wherever and whenever that is, we want to see you out there raising funds for youth mental health. So please use social media to interact with your fellow Wild Ones by using the hashtag #WildOneRun on Facebook and Instagram.

While you’re at it, your hosts at Wilden, along with us at KelownaNow, would love to see you running for a good cause. So please take pictures and share your photos with the community on the Wilden Facebook page and don’t forget to tag @KelownaNow. Maybe you’ll be the next photo of the day!

Lastly, if you see anyone wearing a ‘Wild One - Wilden Trail Run for Youth Mental Health’ shirt, cheer them on because though we might not be running together, we are still showing up for the same reason: to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health.

To register, click here.

In the meantime, you can get excited by watching this 2019 video recap.

Spread over the hillside along Okanagan Lake, a short 10-minute drive from downtown Kelowna, lies Wilden, a community that has mastered the art of growing its population without losing its pristine beauty. Half of the roughly 1,500 acres will always be preserved as natural open space or public parkland.

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