LARRY NICHOLAS 8.2K
The Larry Nicholas Trail Race is an 8.2KM cross-country route in Mission Creek Regional Park. This park is a wonderful retreat where you can transition from city to the trails in minutes.
Larry was an avid athlete with a love for running. His untimely passing while rock climbing in the mid-1980s has been celebrated every year since through this run that is sponsored by the Kelowna Running Club, but driven by his mother Donna Nicholas and their family.
Over the years, the KRC has donated the proceeds from this race to a scholarship fund established in Larry’s honour. The fund is now well established and the Nicholas family have encouraged us to donate the funds to other places where they are needed. Currently, we donate the proceeds to Kidsport Kelowna.
The Larry Nicholas Memorial Cross-Country Race has been a stalwart of the Kelowna Running Club and Interior Running Association cross country race series for over 35 years.
COURSE INFORMATION
Date and Time:
The 2026 race will be the 42nd edition and will take place on Sunday November 4th 2026
Registration will be open soon. check back for more details
Location: Mission Creek Regional Park – 2363 Springfield Road (intersection of Springfield and Durnin Roads).
This is a 8.2K race consisting of 3 loops of a course near Mission Creek EECO Centre.
Features:
- Water station and washrooms near start/finish. First Aid on site.
- Age group prizes.
- Kids race after the main event
- Lots of prizes for participants (including the grand prize of a pair of New Balance shoes!)