Every runner in every distance receives red touch-screen-compatible runners' gloves with the Buckin' Hell logo. Part of the BC Trail Trifecta (BMTGIK) alongside Knee Knacker and Broken Goat.
Overview
Almost 2,600m/8,530ft of climbing and descent through the rugged North Shore Mountains of BC. Starts and finishes at Mount Seymour Resort, climbing straight up the mountain, tagging a lower summit, descending 1,200m to the Seymour River, then climbing back up the opposite side to finish. Features local favourite trails including Baden Powell, Mystery Lake, Severed, Brockton Lookout, and the eponymous Old Buck.
Course
Cutoff Details
Old Buck (23.5km): 7hrs/3:00 PM. Mushroom (27.5km): 8.25hrs/4:15 PM. Lookout (31.5km): 9.25hrs/5:15 PM. Finish: 10hrs/6:00 PM.
Aid Stations
5 aid stations: Seymour (6.5km), Mushroom (12.5km), Old Buck (23.5km, cutoff 3:00 PM), Mushroom again (27.5km, cutoff 4:15 PM), Lookout Pull Out (31.5km, cutoff only, no aid, 5:15 PM).
Logistics
Bib Pickup
Friday 5:00-8:00 PM at Valhalla Pure (North Vancouver). Saturday 6:00-7:45 AM at race start.
Swag & Medals
All entries include a $5 donation to North Shore Mountain Bike Association's Bridle Path trail adoption, a tree planted through a Fraser Valley reforestation partnership, a branded beer glass, branded running gloves, a tote bag, a sticker, post-race pizza and beer garden, post-race massage, a finisher medal (a functioning bottle opener, with horns), and professional chip timing.
Getting There
Driving Directions
Enquist Lodge, Mt Seymour Resort, North Vancouver, BC.
Parking
Free parking in the Mt Seymour parking lots.
Requirements
No mandatory gear. Poles allowed. No crew/spectators at Old Buck.
Policies
Land Acknowledgement
Held on the ancestral and unceded territories of the səḻilwətaɂɫ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḍx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̌əm (Musqueam), and S'ólh (Stó:lō) Nations.
About Coast Mountain Trail Series
Coast Mountain Trail Running (CMTR) produces some of British Columbia’s most beloved and challenging trail races. Founded by Gary Robbins and Geoff Langford, CMTR blends rugged coastal terrain with top-tier race organization, fostering a deeply loyal community of trail runners across all ability levels. Their events range from winter snowshoe and multisport races to legendary ultras like the Squamish 50 and Diez Vista 50K.
Each race reflects CMTR’s commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and community stewardship. They operate as a carbon-neutral company (aiming to go carbon-negative), donate $5–$10 per race entry to local search and rescue and trail organizations, and plant one tree per runner through an Indigenous-led reforestation partnership. To date, they’ve donated over $465,000 and planted more than 16,000 trees.
From technical alpine climbs to beginner-friendly non-technical trail half marathons, CMTR’s event calendar offers something for everyone. With an energetic volunteer crew, thoughtfully marked courses, and a commitment to local impact, these races are more than just events, they’re celebrations of community and the wild beauty of BC’s backcountry.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information on Kåduka, but details may change. Please always confirm the latest information on the official race website. See something that needs correcting? Send us a note at [email protected]
