HEADS OR TRAILS

Trail Running & XC Mountain Biking Events in BC

2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!

2024 Events

  • MERRITT CROWN XC BIKE RACE

    June 15, 2024

    Location: Merritt, BC

    Distances: 60 km / 120 km / RELAY

    Steep climbs. Loose downhills. Rolling grasslands. Join 300+ riders for a punishing ride on some of Merritt’s best trails. The Merritt Crown XC goes beyond challenging and the sixth edition is no exception.

    REGISTER HERE

  • COLDWATER CLASSIC (RUN & BIKE)

    July 13 & 14, 2024

    Location: Coutlee Plateau, Thompson-Nicola Valley

    Distances: 10 km / 26 km

    Join us for a beautiful weekend of running or riding the trails of the Coutlee Plateau. Through flowery meadows and deadwood forests, these trails offer stunning views all the way through!

    REGISTER HERE

  • BEAR MOUNTAIN TRAIL RACE

    MAY 25, 2024

    Location: Bear Mountain, Mission, BC

    Distances: 8 KM, 12 KM, 21 KM

    Day 1 of an epic weekend at Bear Mountain. The climbs are serious, but you’ll forget all about them once you see the views and enjoy the gorgeous, lush tracks on your way down!

    REGISTER HERE

  • BEAR MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

    May 26, 2024

    Location: Bear Mountain, Mission, BC

    Distances: 11 km / 25 km

    Start with a climb and earn your views at the top. Follow it with some fast and flowy singletrack with just the right amount of burn. Epic sponsors, live music, and lunch included!

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TESTIMONIALS

  • First class organization. Count me in for this what might become known as the fall classic.

    Harv B.
    FVBR Bike Racer

  • I raced the 21km trail race at Bear Mtn and I thought the event was very well run and the course was beautiful! I look forward to coming back next year!

    Alex A.
    FVTR Runner

  • My best and most fun and rewarding day on the bike this year!!

    Mark L.
    2023 Merritt Crown 120 KM Rider

  • I volunteered for Bear and ran Manning. Great atmosphere at both and well marked course

    Misty D.
    Volunteer + FVTR Runner

  • Just good vibes... I loved it. 11 out of 10 day!!

    Raquel R.
    Merritt Crown Relay Rider

  • Thanks for hosting such a great event!

    Pacific North Wellness
    FVTR Runner

  • Such a fun day and much thanks to the organizers and volunteers!

    Colleen M.
    FVTR Runner

  • “[The] race wasn’t just organized well for being a first-time race, it was truly a really well, smoothly run event full of perks, friendliness and professionalism.”

    Kerry

    2023 Coldwater Classic Racer

  • The kids race was an absolute blast! Huge thanks to all who organized it! My 3 boys (8,6,3) had so much fun riding the course.

    Steve N.
    FVBR Bike Racer

  • Super fun event. Except for that last climb!

    Francisco J.
    FVTR Runner

  • Ridiculous and fun and terrible.

    Jonn A.
    2023 Merritt Crown 120 KM Rider

  • My whole family raced this weekend. Honestly, very well done. We will all be back. Thank you!

    Tom G.

    2023 Coldwater Classic Rider

VOLUNTEER WITH US!

We love our volunteers and we will tell you many times, but we also like to show you in other ways.

All volunteers receive:

  • a 50% discount to a 2025 race for yourself, your partner or your child (6+ hours)

  • swag bag with a custom race-specific swag item

  • free snacks & a bevy

  • prize draws specific to volunteers

  • discount on merch

  • ALL of the high-fives, hugs, and thank-yous from the race organizers and participants!!

Official Nutrition Partner

F2C Nutrition is the exclusive nutrition partner of Heads or Trails.

You’ll find F2C Nutrition onsite at all of our races with hydration and fuel support to keep you hydrated and energized!

Our Partners

 
Coldwater Classic - coming in 2023! Located in the stunning Nicola Valley, the is one event not to miss! Featuring run and bike courses that wind through the valleys and hills of the Coutlee Plateau, there's something for everyone 🏃‍♂️🚵‍♂️
📸 Manning Park Images 📸 We have photos! A huge thank you to @roamlndr for coming out and getting some great shots from the weekend 🙌 🔗 Click the link in our bio to check them out! #valleyraceproductions
What a day! 🥳 A huge congratulations everyone out there today. It's been a few years in the making, but we were so incredibly happy to be here at Manning Park and to see you all out here having a great time 🙌 🔗 Click the link in our bio to check

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