Hello everyone. Thank you visiting this site. We hope to see you out on the trail this year.

 

Sunday, September 28th, 2025 will mark the third annual Movement is Medicine - Elephant Mountain Challenge in Nelson, BC.

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This event was started to help bring awareness to Truth and Reconciliation Day. Through social media and race day festivities our intention is to educate people on the significance of this day. A donation to The Circle of Indigenous Nations will be made from registration fees.

 

The Route Details:

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This spectacular 16km route will start at the Lions Bluff trailhead, climb 1200m up to the CBC tower, then traverse across Nelson’s iconic Elephant Mountain, descending first to Flagpole, then Pulpit Rock and finally out on Johnstone Road. The final stretch follows Johnstone Road,  crosses the Big Orange Bridge and finishes at Lakeside Park. It’s approximately 13km of well marked trail and 3km of road.

 

This challenge is open to all hikers and runners.

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Additional Info:

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We will not have any water at the top this year, because of access, so please carry enough till you reach the Pulpit Rock trailhead on Johnstone Rd.  We will have a checkpoint at the top of the climb with some basic first aid if needed.  We will have NO paper cups as we are trying to have minimal waste.

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​​*** Registration for this year's event will be opening soon. 

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*** ​Check back with us for more info and updates as this year's plans develop.

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Event date: Sept 28th, 2025

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Start time: 8am race debrief and ceremonies. 8:30am race starts.

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Start Location: ​Lions Bluff Trail head. This is 2.3 kms from the north end of the Big Orange Bridge on Highway 3A, when headed towards Balfour. Look for a paved road with a "Lyons Bluff Trail" sign.

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Finish Line: Lakeside Park

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Course Time Limit: 7- 1/2 hrs hours

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Age 16+, anyone under the age of 18 must have parental consent