Mountain Run Series – #2 – BLOOM OF DOOM

Enjoy the Summer at Kicking Horse with a mountain challenge! Sponsored by Helly Hansen and Pit Viper

Join us for the second event of the Mountain Run Series at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. This high-altitude run combines stunning views, forested climbs, and creek crossings.

Choose your challenge:

🔺 Long Route: ~ 12.1 km | ~888m eg.
🔺 Short Route: ~ 9.91 km | ~741m eg.

🎯 Start Times: 10:30 am (for both distances) at the Top of Catamount

Trail Course Description

Both the Short Course and Long Course start together at the top of the Catamount lift — so get ready to kick things off with some good energy and mountain stoke!

You’ll begin by climbing up Trappers, then take a quick left onto the Showdown hiking trail. After just a short stretch on that trail, you’ll pop back out onto the wide It’s a 10 trail. This part’s a nice, cruisy climb — enjoy the views and take in the fresh air while your legs warm up!

Soon, you’ll reach the base of Bowl Over, where the real climbing begins. The Bowl Over Hiking Trail takes you up a gorgeous boulder-lined path with stunning scenery to keep your spirits high as you ascend.

Short Course:
Once you reach the top of Bowl Over, you’ll hang a right and pass by the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant — then start your descent down It’s a 10. You’ll cruise all the way back to the bottom of Bowl Over, hop on Showdown one more time, and make your way back down to the finish at Catamount Top. Nicely done!

Long Course:
If you’re on the long route, your climb continues! From the top of Bowl Over, you’ll follow the ridge and start your final push up T2. This section includes a steep climb and a technical descent, so take it easy and stay in control — slowing it down to stay safe. Once you hit the top, catch your breath (but watch out for bugs!), then begin your descent. It’s a rugged trail, so pace yourself — you’ll have time to recover and make up speed once you’re back on the ridge. Pass Eagle’s Eye, then enjoy the long descent down It’s a 10, back to the bottom of Bowl Over, and then finish via Showdown Hiking Trail to Catamount Top.

👉 Expect to see orange flags and red arrows along the course to help keep you on track. Follow the markers and you’ll be golden.

🎉 Bonus Fun!
At 1:30 PM, we’ll be doing a draw for some awesome prizes — including a couple pairs of Pit Viper shades and a $400 gift card from our friends at Helly Hansen. You just have to be a registered runner to win.

Expect a fully flagged course, bike crossing signage, and a water station (Catamount Top)

🎟️ Event/Lift Access:
All participants must have a lift ticket or Summer Season Pass to access the course or ride the Catamount Chair.
Special rate: $10 plus tax lift tickets available at Guest Services.

Event Release Agreement:
All participants must complete the Special Event Release Agreement.

Events Release Agreement