Saturday, August 10, 2024! The Emperor’s Challenge is a half marathon on Babcock Mountain, located in the Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark. Total distance is 20 km, with the summit at km 11. Total elevation gain is 2050 feet (610 m). A kids race is also available, with a 2 km and 4 km distances, with some elevation gain (80 ft and 340 ft).
Race Location
The race start is at the Core Lodge site, a 45 minute drive south east from Tumbler Ridge on the Core Lodge Road. The elevation of the race start is over 4000 feet (1200m), with the summit at over 6100 feet (1800m), so bring appropriate clothing for mountain weather.
Relaxing After the Race
The Tumbler Ridge swimming pool (with hot tub, steam room and sauna) will remain open until 5 PM on race day.
Nearby Hotels & Lodging
Trend Mountain Hotel & Conference Centre: (250) 242-2000
TR Hotel & Suites: 1-877-242-5404
Tumbler Ridge Inn: 250-242-4277
Water Stations and First Aid
There are three water/first aid stations on the course, at km 2/18, km 8.5/14, and km 10.5. The entire course is well marked with wooden stakes painted orange, and each kilometre is marked in roman numerals. There are hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie dogs, veggie burgers, cookies and juice available, as well as coffee and hot chocolate at the start/finish area, all donations to the local Lions are appreciated. This is for racers and volunteers only – spectators must bring their own food. This food will be available after you have finished your race.
Registration for the 2024 Emperors Challenge open's April 7th.
Prices
Adult 20km Race is $99
Kids Race is $20
Both include a commemorative Emperors Challenge runners t-shirt
Pick-Up
Race package pick-up is Friday evening at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre, from 6pm – 8.30pm, or at the race site race morning before 8:15am
We love our volunteers! If you would like to be a volunteer for this year’s Emperor’s Challenge, Please use our contact form :)
2023
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2015
20k race: 20k EC by Age Group
Kids races:
2014:
20k race: 20k EC by Age Group
Kids races: 2km By Age Group
2013
Kids races: 4km and 2km
Emperor’s Challenge Records To 2015
EC 2013 Race Stats For The 20k Race: 635 started, 592 finished and 43 did not finish.
EC 2013 Race Stats For The Kids Races: 50 finished
2012
4k & 2k race: Kids
2011
Men’s, Women’s,
Kids 2 km, Kids 4 km
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