Prepare for an unparalleled trail running experience at Race the North Face Brandon Hills on August 29, 2026, in Brandon, MB. This hidden gem in central Canada boasts over 50km of "gnarly" single-track trails, offering a challenging yet incredibly rewarding adventure across 10K, 25K, and 50K distances. Runners will discover the unexpected beauty of the Brandon Hills, a unique glacier deposit that defies the typical flat prairie landscape with unrelenting hills and significant elevation gains. The 50K course, for instance, features an impressive 1200m of ascent, while the 25K tackles 600m and the 10K includes 200m.

The course promises breathtaking scenery, winding through aspen and oak trees, with more than 90% single-track that is both rocky and rooty. A defining feature of this race is "The Spine," a 2.5km long ridge-line that rises above the forest, providing stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding prairies. The 10K and 25K are single-loop courses, while the 50K challenges ultra-runners with two loops of this dynamic terrain. Typical race day conditions in late August see highs around 78°F and lows around 50°F, with a minimal 8% chance of precipitation, creating ideal running weather.

Race the North Face Brandon Hills is renowned for its "amazing community" atmosphere and well-supported aid stations. Aid stations, available for 25K and 50K runners, are generously stocked with water, electrolyte drinks, CRANKED Energy Bites, fruit, chocolate bars, chips, and even pickles. Remember to bring your own hydration method as this is a cupless race, and 50K participants can utilize drop bags at the 25km mark. All races begin and conclude at an open field within the Brandon Hills Wildlife Management Area parking lot. Finishers are rewarded with unique medals, custom shirts, and the much-anticipated Mom's homemade beaver tails, making this event a cherished experience that has sold out for the past four years.