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Whether you're chasing vert or just getting into trail running, you're invited to three days of mountain running in Squamish at the Climb Academy.
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Join community-led runs, push your limits in on-trail challenges, and connect with like-minded runners who live for the uphill grind. All levels welcome.
Join the Academy Mountain Run Challenge—a week-long challenge to see how much distance and vert you can crush on your local trails.
WHEN
Monday, August 18th to Sunday, August 24th
WHAT
Track your total distance (km) and vertical gain (m) throughout the week using your favourite app and submit your results below!
PRIZES
Top finishers in each gender category (female, male, and non-binary/other) will take home a full Arc’teryx running kit and Squamish prize pack.
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Bonus gear—including shoes—will be given away through random draws, so be sure to submit your runs regardless of the result.
Final deadline to submit:
Sunday, August 24th at 11:59pm
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Sharing your runs on social?
Don’t forget to tag @arcteryxacademy, we want to see where your gains are.
All things mountain running at the Climb Academy.
Step into precision-engineered comfort over the weekend at the Arc’teryx footwear booth in Pavilion Park. From streamlined design to next-level support, our latest line is built to move with you—wherever the trail leads. Drop by, learn from the experts, and enter for your chance to win your next go-to shoes.
Charge up to the top of the Sea to Sky Gondola and meet us in the Arc’teryx Academy Chill Zone.
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Kick back post-run with good vibes, free snacks and drinks, and get hands-on education with our latest performance footwear.
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Chat with the team, refuel, and enter to win some fresh Arc’teryx gear while you’re at it. See you at the Summit.
Come hang with the folks from RunUphill for a moderate trail run.
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We'll keep things flowing on some of Squamish’s best runnable singletrack—think steady effort, good conversation, and stunning views.
Perfect for those looking to log a solid long run without pushing race pace. Trail experience recommended. Oh and yeah maybe there will be prizes?
RunUphill is a community-driven trail and mountain running shop based in Squamish, BC.
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More than just a retail space, it’s a hub for passionate runners—offering gear, local knowledge, and a growing roster of group runs, events, and clinics designed to connect and support the Sea-to-Sky trail running community.
Built to run straight up the mountain – for days when you need to go fast, trust your feet, and feel comfortable on both hard rock and soft trail.
With a climbing shoe-inspired plate in the forefoot for surfaces like boulders and scree, plus a cushier midfoot and heel for comfort on the way down, it’s the pinnacle solution for crushing steep, technical terrain. The low-profile knit collar adds comfort and keeps debris out.
Built for speed. This is the shoe for mountain runners looking to move faster on technical trails.
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The midsole’s rocker geometry drives propulsion and is made from InFuse, a light, highly responsive EVA and Polyolefin composition that provides rebound and absorbs shock. A secure fit and knit collar that keeps debris out.
