2026 Larry Nicholas 8.2K Trail Run

Larry Nicholas Memorial Trail Race

The Larry Nicholas Memorial Trail Race has been a stalwart of the Kelowna Running Club and Interior Running Association race series for over 36 years.

Larry was an avid athlete with a love for running. This run is in memory of Larry who passed away while rock climbing in the mid-1980s. The Larry Nicholas Trail run is sponsored by the Kelowna Running Club. The run has always been supported by the Nicholas Family - Larry's parents, his brothers and sisters and their families.

The 8.2K Larry Nicholas Memorial Run is the last race of 2026's Interior Running Association's Trail Series. It is 3 loops in Mission Creek Park. This park is a wonderful retreat where you can transition from city to the trails in minutes.

As well as the main race, we host a Kids Fun Run afterwards at approximately 11:15 am. The kids race is flat and has two distance options of either 600m or 2.2km.

Date: Sunday November 1, 2026

Time: 10 AM -- Bib pick up 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM (Race Day)

Registration: Online Registration Closes October 31st at 6:00 pm

Kids Fun Run distances are approximately 2.2km and 600m. Start time is approximately 11:15. Bib pick up is 8:30 am to 11:00 am.

8.2K Awards for 1,2,3, overall Male and Female, as well as age group in 5 year increments. Check out IRA Race results here https://www.interiorrunningassociation.com/races/

Registration will NOT be available on race day.

Note: When completing your online race registration, please use your proper or legal name only (no nicknames). This covers the race and yourself for liability insurance.

Start and End: Mission Creek Regional Park

2363 Springfield Road (intersection of Springfield and Durnin Roads).

In early 2026, the KRC lost one of our long term members, Andy Daley. His passion was adventuring and the mountains and he was a true trail running aficionado. After last year's race he suggested that we try the course in reverse and in his memory we are doing just that. Andy would never miss a moment to enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounded him, and we hope that you can do the same in between the periods of suffering!

Route details:

IMPORTANT: This year we will be running the course in reverse! Please pay attention to the map and route details below.

When you arrive at Mission Creek Park you will see some of our tents set up. Head there to collect your race bib and then cross the bridge across Mission Creek to make your way to the start line. The race starts running South-West along the gravel trail for around 400m until a left turn and a short steep climb. At the top you'll take a right and follow the markers and course marshals on 3 loops of the trails in Mission Creek Park. After your third loop (Don't lose count!) you're going to head back down the short steep hill and back to the start line.

Route Map:

Kids Run :

The kids run will take place after the main race and will start at approximately 11:15am. There are two distance options and the routes are outlined below. Kids routes will be marked and our 'bunnies' will run alongside to lead the way and make sure no-one goes wrong!

Parking: Parking is limited so carpool if possible.

Street parking is available on Durnin Road.

Cars parked on Springfield Road may be ticketed.

RACE PACKAGE PICK UP RACE DAY ONLY STARTING AT 8:30 AM

NOTE: This is a self supported race. There will be no aid stations or water on the route, so if you need it please bring/carry your own supply of water and fuel.

Kelowna Running Club

The Kelowna Running Club is a group of like-minded individuals who love to run and share our love of running with others. Join for the running opportunities, stay for the community. Visit our website at http://www.kelownarunningclub for more information on the people and activities of the club members or send us an email [email protected] and we will get back to you soon!

The Nicholas Family thanks you:)