The Courses

Extreme Swim Course - 3.8km - 2 loops

A 2 loop swim starting at 5am, in the dark, from Skaha beach. The buoys will be lit and a lit kayak will lead the swim to help athletes with sighting. At the end of the first loop there will be an Aussie exit to start the second loop.

Athletes are required to swim with a swim buoy with a light and their GPS tracker inside.

After the second loop athletes exit up the beach into T1.

Extreme Bike Course - 183.4km - 3100m elevation

The course takes athletes along the East side of Skaha Lake before the first climb up Mclean Creek and down into Okanagan Falls. After crossing the highway athletes take on ‘The Wall’ up to See Ya Later Ranch.

The course then rolls through Willowbrook, Fairview and down to Osoyoos. This is a beautiful section through the valleys, orchards and wineries.

Up next is the first major climb of Richter Pass, followed by a rolling section to Keremeos.

At Keremeos the climbing really starts. A 22km gradual climb up to Twin Lakes is followed by a 9km out and back. (4.5km down, 4.5km back up) Support vehicles are not allowed on the out and back.

Athletes briefly return down the highway before climbing 14km up Green Mountain Road. Then you turn onto Apex Road for the 10km climb to Apex (avg grad 8.1%, max 13.1%). This road has three cattle grids athletes will have to cross.

Once you have summited you will then roll downhill into town before climbing through town to T2.

Athletes must follow the rules of the road at all times. The course has turnings across roads that will not have traffic control. You are responsible for your safety.

The bike course can be found here.

The race directors may need to change the course but any changes will be clearly communicated.

Extreme Run Course - 42.2 km - 1600m elevation

The run starts with a downhill section to get to the bottom of Beaconsfield Mountain which is the first of two major ascents.

The Beaconsfield Mountain climb is 2.7km with 550m elevation. From the summit there is a brief down and up before descending to the bottom of Apex Mountain.

The Apex Mountain climb is also 550m elevation over 2.6km. From here you have spectacular 360 degree views of the whole region.

With most the climbing out the way, the route follows a gradual descent for 5km through beautiful alpine forest. Here you will be able to meet your supporter to top up on supplies.

The remainder of the course is rolling terrain through the Nickel Plate cross country ski trails, around Nickel Plate Lake and back into town on the gravel road.

There is a small climb back up to T2 where you will be greeted by the race directors and your supporters as you finish.

The 3500 trail map can be found here and will give you the route for the first 20km.

*The 15km route through the ski trails and round Nickel Plate Lake is to be confirmed.

The race directors may need to change the course but any changes will be clearly communicated.

3500 Swim Course - 1.9km - 1 loop

A 1 loop swim starting at 5:30am as the sun rises over Skaha beach.

Athletes are required to swim with a swim buoy with a light inside and their GPS tracker inside.

After completing one loop athletes exit up the beach into T1.

3500 Bike Course - 83.3km - 2160m elevation

The course takes athletes along the East side of Skaha Lake before the first climb up Mclean Creek and down into Okanagan Falls. After crossing the highway athletes take on ‘The Wall’ up to See Ya Later Ranch.

The course then rolls into Willowbrook where it turns right, away from the Extreme course. There is one cattle grid (uphill) exiting Willowbrook that cyclists will have to cross.

The route includes the punchy climbs of Fairview White Lake Road before turning onto White Lake Road (rejoining the Extreme course). Support vehicles are not allowed to turn left on White Lake Road. They must go around via St Andrews and rejoin at Twin Lakes.

Athletes descend on the highway briefly before climbing 14km up Green Mountain Road. Then you turn onto Apex Road for the final 10km climb to Apex (avg grad 8.1%, max 13.1%). This road has three cattle grids athletes will have to cross.

Once you have summited you will then roll downhill into town before climbing through town to T2.

Athletes must follow the rules of the road at all times. The course has turnings across roads that will not have traffic control. You are responsible for your safety.

The bike course can be found here.

The race directors may need to change the course but any changes will be clearly communicated.

3500 Run Course - 26.9km - 1395m elevation

The run starts with a 4km downhill section to get to the bottom of Beaconsfield Mountain which is the first of two major ascents.

The Beaconsfield Mountain climb is a 2.7km with 550m elevation. From the summit there is a brief down and up before descending to the bottom of Apex Mountain.

The Apex Mountain climb is also 550m elevation over 2.6km. From here you have spectacular 360 degree views of the whole region.

With most the climbing our the way, the route follows a gradual descent for 5km through beautiful alpine forest. Here you will be able to meet your supporter to top up on supplies.

There is one final climb over Mt Riordan (150m of gain), before descending the last 2.5km back down to T2 and the finish line.

The run course can be found here.

The race directors may need to change the course but any changes will be clearly communicated.