Welcome to the 9th Annual Be Fearless Trail Marathon, 21k & 11k
We acknowledge that our event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations.
Early Bird Pricing Ends January 31, 2025
WHEN: September 20, 2025 WHERE: Alice Lake - Squamish, BC or VIRTUAL!
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Event Information
This is a local and virtual event. If you live locally or would like to travel then you join us at our local event at Alice Lake Campground in Squamish, BC. If you do not live locally or cannot make it to the local event then you simply have the freedom to register for the Virtual Event and run your chosen distance when you are able to, wherever you live.
Registration is open from November 1, 2024 - September 14, 2025 or until we reach our maximum participant total of 350.
$5.00 from every registration is a donation to The Canadian Mental Health Associations STEPS Program!
INCLUDED in Local Event:
- All event distances start and finish at the Alice Lake Provincial Park in Squamish, BC. September 20, 2025.
- Your choice of 42km, 21km & 11km distances.
- Your bib number.
- A donation of $5.00 to the CMHA STEPS Program.
- All participants receive custom finishers swag from Earth Groove!
- Finish line food/party.
- Timing (not chip)
- 1,2,3 over all finisher awards.
- Shuttle service to and from Alice Lake (start/finish line) and our parking location.
- An epic day on the trails.
- A super duper marked course and lots of fun!
- There will be draw prizes from of our donors and sponsors! (see list at bottom of the page)
- We also have a 1K Fun Run for all ages option!
- We will have complimentary massages on site offering after run massages.
- Early Bird pricing ends January 31, 2025.
Course Information
We have four Be Fearless event distances options:
- Click each distance for a detailed route map.
- Marathon (42km)
- Half Marathon (21k)
- 11 km
- 1.5 km Fun Run
Info:
- $140.00 until January 31, 2025
- $150.00 February 1 - September 1, 2025
- $160.00 - September 1 - 14, 2025
- $170.00 event day
- 8:00am start time
- 1592M of ascending and 1552m of descending
- 6 aid stations fully stocked with snacks, medical, water
- All finishers receive a finishers GIFT
- The marathon course consists of challenging, fun climbs and descents, both technical and non technical trails, beautiful forests and river banks. Our marathon course is designed for those who are new to trail running, looking to run a trail marathon or looking to make that leap in distance before your first ultra!
Route Map Via RUNGO:
Route Map via Gaia Maps CLICK HERE
Route Map:
Elevation Chart:
Why We Made This Event
Community, support and celebration this is what our events are all about. We believe that we can change peoples lives with those three elements. Join our races and new this year sign up for all three of our races as a series. Help us support local organizations that are doing amazing things for others!
On September 20, 2025 we are running to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association. $5.00 from every race registration will be donated to the CMHA STEPS Program.
The Steps Youth Program, located in North Vancouver, supports young people dealing with issues such as depression and anxiety by building wellness through social and recreational activities. Mental health affects all of us… all ages. Help us bring awareness to finding and supporting a healthy balanced life! Visit https://northwestvancouver.
2022 total funds raised for the STEPS Program: CAD$2888.76
2023 total funds raised for the STEPS Program: CAD$2997.78
Group Training Runs & Trail work days
Join us in Squamish on:
DATES TBA
ALL PACES WELCOME!
Our runs will be lead by multiple trail leaders. We will be seperating into smaller pace groups as we make our way through the route. We will be taking you on trails and sections of each of the Be Fearless races distances.
Starting at the Main Beach Parking Lot - Alice Lake Campground in Squamish.
- Run start times: 9:00am
Thank you SORCA for all of your hard work maintaining and building the trails we all use and love! Please consider donating to SORCA as we support their efforts.
Additional Information
PACKAGE PICKUP
September 19 - Friday evening 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Capra Running Store
September 20 - Saturday morning 7:00am - 9:30am Start/Finish Line
TIMING
We are committed to your having an empowering positive experience at our events. Our events are hosted with timing via a timing app. Results are shared post event.
CUPLESS
We are a cupless event. Help us reduce our footprint and bring a cup to carry with you, reuse at the aid stations for water or electrolytes.
We do record finish times via timing app and share them via bib numbers.
PARKING INFO
Our event supplies a shuttle for all participants and volunteers to and from the start/finish line. Our event is unable to host any parking within the Alice Lake Provincial Campground. In order to have a successful event day for everyone and to comply with the parks parking requirements. Failure to comply with this will result in our event being shut down.
The shuttle service is included in your registration fee.
Off site parking/shuttle pickup and drop off will take place at the Don Ross Middle School.
We would like to thank Shred Shuttle for supporting us and our events in the past.
Please CLICK HERE to access our carpooling sign up sheet. (reminder you would be carpooling to the shuttle pickup location to catch the event shuttle to the start/finish line)
DROP BAGS
There is a drop bag location at the start/finish line for after event items you need to keep behind. There are no drop bag locations on course.
PETS
There are NO DOGS ALLOWED at this event! There are no exceptions. Event Permits are at risk if you or your family or anyone cheering you on brings their dog.
CREW
- Crew and spectators are welcome to cheer at the start/finish line. We do not have any crew specific aid stations however Aid Station #5 on the Marathon Course can be reached via Perth Road.
GEAR
- Poles are allowed in this event. We ask that you respect space in the begging and open them up when there is space from other participants.
- Trail running shoes are a must!
- Running packs/hydration vests are a must. You must be able to carry a minimum of 1 litre of water with you.
- Dressing for the weather, in athletic clothing.
Training Programs & Coaching
We have an amazing coaching team all with programs ready to help you achieve and set out for your goal! Click below to view them and more info.
AWARDS & SWAG
- All finishers will receive custom finishers SWAG from EARTH GROOVE!
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall for each distance receive a special medal.
- RLAG swag will be for sale at the event.
- All participants are eligible for our draw prizes donated from event sponsors.
Our event merchandise is available for pre order and at the event.
Be Fearless Grey Hoodie
Be Fearless Heather Red T-Shirt
Be Fearless Camp Mug
Click here to view Squamish BC on Google Maps for directions!
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