Don't Get Lost in the Woods - Walk or Run Race

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

All skill levels welcome! Don't worry, you won't actually get lost (unless you don't follow the signs or you jump v-boards)!

The courses are set on the trails of the Wapiti Nordic XCountry Ski Centre - located in beautiful Grande Prairie, AB - South on Hwy 40 and Twp Rd 704A). Each course is set on dirt, sand, and forest trails and encompasses a combination of both challenging and rolling hills. The course is suitable for spikes or flats.

All distances are complete loops (meaning ... you do NOT run laps of the same loop except the 42K)! We are so lucky to have over 35km of trails so close to GP.

• 3K & 5K r un the Forest Trails
• 10K run the Forest Trails 5K followed by the very hilly lower 5K
• 21K run the flowy North trails to get warmed up for 11K then join the 10K on the Forest then Lower Trails
• 42K do the 21K course forward & backward

Start Times

8:30am - 42K

9:00am - 21K

9:30am - 10K

11:00am - 5K

11:30am - 3K

11:05am 400 m (U8 Runners)

Pricing:

400M ~ Children $free

3K & 5K ~ Youth $35 ~ Adult $55

Barkley Race Organizer, Lazarus Lake, inspired DGLW Race Organizer, Lori Brough, to add the marathon category in 2023. This challenging hilly marathon requires you to run the half forwards and backwards. She also added a non-monetary portion to the registration fee.

AND in 2026’ she’s adding a requirement for all 10K, 21K, and 42K runners to locate the book on the trail and return with the page that corresponds with your bib number! This ensures you didn’t take any shortcuts and made it to all the peaks and valleys this trail run offers!

10K ~ Youth $50 ~ Adult $65 + a key chain

21K ~ Youth $60~ Adult $75 + a key chain

42K ~ Adult $85 + a key chain

Awards:

Finishing medals for all participants!

Ribbons/medals for top 3 in each category (Sorry no separate medals for Walkers - Thank you for your understanding while we streamline our race!)

Prizes:

Top finisher in each distance gets a prize. All participants are entered for the Draw Prizes!

Race Package:

Race Packages are available race day! Please arrive early to get your bag and attach your race number.

Timing:

This a club fundraiser for youth activities at the Wapiti Nordic and we use "human powered" volunteers to record your time. This allows more of the funds generated to be used to directly benefit the youth. We encourage you to self time and let us know of any discrepancies.

Food & Water:

Water stations located at 5K, 10K, 15K, 21K, 26K, 32K, 37K, 42K

Post race refreshments and snacks provided.

Other Details:

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS - please!

Washroom facilities are limited (clean outhouses).

Pets are not permitted on the course.

DGLW SHIRTS

Custom DGLW 2025 shirts included for all registrants

registered on or before Aug 27, 2026