Conquer the Lake Running Event

About the Event

The Conquer the Lake Running Event takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM PDT from Beasley Park (3450 Woodsdale Road) in Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada. This scenic running event features a Half-Marathon around beautiful Wood Lake, a 10km Fun Run, a 5km Fun Run, and a 1km Kids Fun Run, with the Half-Marathon officially recognized as part of the Interior Running Association's (IRA) Road Running Race Series.

Event	Start Time	Course Description	Awards
Half-Marathon	8:00 AM PDT	Around Wood Lake on Pelmewash & Rail Trail	Age-group top 3 + IRA prizes
10km Fun Run/Walk	8:30 AM PDT	Flat and fast out-and-back along Wood Lake	Age-group top 3
5km Fun Run	8:30 AM PDT	Flat and fast out-and-back along Wood Lake	Age-group top 3
1km Kids Fun Run	10:45 AM PDT	Family-friendly course	Participant recognition

Event Logistics and Registration Information:

-- Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 4, 2026 at midnight.
-- Race Bib Pick-Up (Day Before): Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at PLAY Kelowna (1950 Harvey Avenue, Unit 101, Kelowna, BC).
-- Race Bib Pick-Up (Race Morning): Starting at 6:30 AM PDT at Beasley Community Centre. Separate lines for Half-Marathon and 5km/10km participants. Kids Run bib pick-up available after 8:30 AM up until race time.
-- Awards Ceremony: 11:30 AM PDT in front of the Beasley Community Centre steps.
-- Draw Prizes: Available from the Interior Running Association (IRA).
-- Age-Group Prizes: Awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group.
-- Refund Policy: Conquer the Lake does not issue refunds for registration if you cannot participate. Transferring to a different race distance or event is available by logging into your account.

Course Details:

-- Half-Marathon: Run around beautiful Wood Lake along the new multi-modal pathway on Pelmewash Parkway onto the Rail Trail, offering stunning lake views and natural settings.
-- 10km Fun Run/Walk: Flat and fast out-and-back route along Wood Lake on the Rail Trail – ideal for personal bests.
-- 5km Fun Run: Flat and fast out-and-back route along Wood Lake.
-- 1km Kids Fun Run: Short, family-friendly course for young participants.
-- Start Location: Beasley Park (3450 Woodsdale Road, Lake Country, BC).
-- Course Map: Available on the event website.

Partners and Sponsors:

-- Chevys
-- Scenic Sip Wine Trail
-- PLAY Kelowna
-- Invati Yoga + Wellness
-- Lake Country Cycle

The Conquer the Lake Running Event 2026 invites runners, walkers, and families to enjoy a morning outdoors at the lake, with flat and fast courses perfect for personal bests and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages and abilities.

Races Offered

10k Fun Run/Walk

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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$54.46

1km Fun Run for Kids

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 1km

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11:00

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$6.40

5km Fun Run

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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11:00

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$43.78

Half-Marathon

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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11:00

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$75.83

Half-Marathon with BC Athletics Membership

Jun 07, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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11:00

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$67.28

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Lake Country.

thermostat Temperature

11.5° / 24.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.6° / 21.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

13h 10m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

6.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

52.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

04:48

nightlight Sunset

21:06

About Lake Country

Learn more about the host city, Lake Country.

Lake Country is in the Okanagan region of British Columbia. It is a collective name for administrative and travel purposes given to the communities of Winfield, Oyama, Okanagan Centre and Carr's Landing.