Penticton, B.C. · Three Blind Mice Trail Network

Three Blind Mice

50K & 25K · May 29, 2027

Mostly Single Track Benefiting Penticton SAR Post-Race Party
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2026 Results

Thank you to every runner and volunteer who made our first Three Blind Mice a success. Full 25K and 50K finisher lists are now posted.

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The Race

Born from a Love of the Mice

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The idea for this race stemmed from discussions about organizing a race in our area and having it be a fundraiser. Part of each registration fee is donated to local non-profit organizations, including Penticton Search and Rescue, a dedicated group of volunteers that are vital to our outdoor community.

This race takes place in the Three Blind Mice trail network, just outside of Penticton — a special place for many who play in the outdoors. The trails are amazing thanks to PACA and their stewardship. It's mostly single track: some quite technical, some beautifully flowy.

Your race organizers are five friends with loads of trail running experience. Our goals are to show off the trails of the Mice and to ensure that each runner has a genuinely fun and rewarding experience.

Race Distances

Choose Your Adventure

25K

Twenty-Five Kilometres

  • Elevation Gain ~3,400 ft
  • Cut-off Time 7 Hours
  • Start Time 8:00 AM
  • Loop Southern Dancer, Bronco, Rainbow, Neverland, Narnia
  • Registration Fee $150 before Jan 1 $175 from Jan 1 + taxes + transaction fee
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50K

Fifty Kilometres

  • Elevation Gain ~7,000 ft
  • Cut-off Time 11 Hours
  • Start Time 7:00 AM
  • 2nd Loop Marmot, Tripod, Sidewinder, Rusty Muffler, Corral, Fred, Slabs
  • Registration Fee $200 before Jan 1 $225 from Jan 1 + taxes + transaction fee
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Race Day

May 29, 2027

The Day Before · May 28

Optional race package pick-up · 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Morning Programme

  • 6:00 AM Check-in begins
  • 7:00 AM 50K Start
  • 8:00 AM 25K Start

Afternoon & Evening

  • 3:00 PM Cut-off for 25K runners
  • 6:00 PM Cut-off for 50K runners
The Course

Mostly Single Track. All the Way.

The 2027 race will follow a similar route to the 2026 version, illustrated below. However, we are planning on changing the location of the start and finish area. Updated course maps will be provided soon. In 2026, all runners completed the first loop via Southern Dancer, Bronco, Rainbow, Neverland, and Narnia. 50K runners then headed back out into the Mice for a second, epic loop.

25K Course

50K Course

25K Course on AllTrails 50K Course on AllTrails

25K Elevation Profile

25K course elevation profile

50K Elevation Profile

50K course elevation profile

Loop 1: Southern Dancer · Bronco · Rainbow · Neverland · Narnia
Loop 2 (50K): Marmot · Tripod · Sidewinder · Rusty Muffler · Corral · Fred · Slabs

Aid Stations

Fuelled for the Finish

Rusty Muffler

~14K Mark (Loop 1) · ~16K Mark (Loop 2) · 50K runners

Make sure you're carrying enough nutrition and fluids to reach this station — it's your first stop. 50K runners will pass through here on their second loop as well.

Water Electrolytes Fruit PB&J Pickles Surprises

Pearly Gates

~24K Mark · Primarily for 50K runners

The turnaround point for 50K runners before they head back into the Mice for their second loop. Drop bags will be transported here for 50K runners.

Water Electrolytes Fruit PB&J Pickles Surprises

This is a cupless race. Please carry your own reusable cup.

Required Gear & Logistics

Come Prepared

Required

  • Ability to carry at least 1.5L of water (hand bottles or hydration pack)
  • Reusable cup — this is a cupless race
  • Course downloaded to your phone or watch

Recommended

  • Phone (in case of injury)
  • Cold weather gear if conditions indicate
  • Nutrition for the stretches between aid stations
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Parking

Race day parking details to be announced soon.

Drop Bags

50K runners may bring one small drop bag, which will be transported to the Pearly Gates aid station.

Post-Race Party

Info coming soon.

Race Rules

Keep It Clean, Keep It Fun

  1. Be kind to your fellow racers and volunteers. Please stop to help anyone who needs it.
  2. Bibs must be visible at all times. Check in at each aid station — volunteers are tracking your progress.
  3. Stay on marked trails. No cutting switchbacks.
  4. Runners may only receive aid at designated aid stations.
  5. Headphones are discouraged for your safety. You may encounter wildlife — or mountain bikers.
  6. No pacers.
  7. No dogs.
  8. Only registered runners may participate. No bib transfers.
  9. Don't litter. Common sense.
  10. If you are unable to finish, please notify an aid station captain or official at the start/finish. Otherwise we will send people to look for you.
  11. Please respect the cut-offs. You may be asked to withdraw if we feel you cannot finish in time.
Get Involved

Volunteer With Us

This race runs on community spirit. Volunteer shifts range from a couple of hours in the morning to a full day at an aid station. We'd love your help.

Parking Attendants Runner Check-In Aid Stations Sweeps Post-Race Food Clean-Up Crew
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Transfers & Cancellations

Changing Distances

Runners may switch distances up to the day before the race. Moving from 25K to 50K requires payment of the difference. No partial refunds for moving from 50K to 25K.

Runner Cancellations

Partial refunds will be issued up to a date which is TBD.

Race Cancellation

If we need to cancel due to weather or other circumstances, registered participants will receive a 50% credit toward a future race. We hope to make this an annual event.

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Partnerships

May 29, 2027 · Penticton, B.C.

Ready to Run the Mice?

Part of each registration fee will be donated to local non-profit organizations

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