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Built on bad decisions in Boulder, CO.

Buckin' Hell 35 KM

Basic Listing
  1. Coast Mountain Trail Running
  2. 2026 Edition

5,500 ft of technical vertical on the North Shore's most infamous trails

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July 25, 2026
Saturday 8:00am PDT start
North Vancouver, BC
Canada
33.53 km
Loop Course
1,803 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Links
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2014
Established
275
Field Size

What Makes It Great

A 35-kilometer loop through the North Shore mountains from Enquist Lodge at Mount Seymour Resort, delivering 5,500 feet of technical elevation gain and loss in a compact and punishing course. Runners climb from the resort, descend through old-growth forest remnants on notorious North Shore singletrack, then claw their way back to the finish. Despite the shorter distance, the technical character of trails like Seymour, Mushroom, and Old Buck makes this one of the most demanding 35km races in western Canada.

Difficulty

Advanced
7/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Technical Descent
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

5,500 ft of gain in 35km
Relentless vertical packed into a sub-marathon distance — every kilometer earns its keep
Pure North Shore singletrack
Roots, rocks, and mountain bike woodwork on trails that put most 50km courses to shame
Ski resort start and finish
Begins and ends at Enquist Lodge atop Mount Seymour with sweeping North Shore views

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
Unique Buckin' Hell medal — a functioning bottle opener with horns. Awarded to all finishers.

Buckin' Hell 35 KM

North Vancouver, BC, CanadaJuly 25, 2026

July 25, 2026
Course map for Buckin' Hell 35 KM
DistDistance33.53 km
GainElevation Gain1,803 m
LimitCutoff10 h
Steep ClimbingTechnical DescentVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Race DayJuly 25, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
33.5 km
Distance
Loop
Route
10h
Cutoff Time
678 m
Average Elevation
1,803 m
Total Ascent
1,800 m
Total Descent
1,401 m
High Point
98 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Enquist Lodge
Start
0.00 m
Seymour
Aid Station
6.51,021 m
Mushroom
Aid Station
12.5564 m
Old Buck
Aid Station
23.5129 m
Mushroom
Aid Station
27.5574 m
Lookout Pull Out
Checkpoint
31.5972 m
Enquist Lodge
Finish
33.51,007 m

Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.

No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew allowed at AS1 Mt Seymour and AS2/4 Mushroom (park at Mushroom lot, not along Mt Seymour Road).
  • Crew strictly prohibited at Old Buck aid station (AS3) due to permit restrictions.
Weather
Rain/Wet Conditions

Pacific Northwest weather can bring rain and cool temperatures in July on Mt Seymour

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Videos from other Buckin' Hell events

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Ginger Runner LIVE #126 | Buckin' Hell 50k Relay Recap!
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Coast Mountain Trail Running Race, Buckin' Hell 2023: An Absolute Challenging Race in BC
Coast Mountain Trail Running Race, Buckin' Hell 2023: An Absolute Challenging Race in BC
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Race reports from other Buckin' Hell events

Buckin' Hell 50k Race Report - Heather LeFriecBuckin' Hell 50 KM
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Register•July 25, 2026