What’s coming up, for the running enthusiast? Read below for more…
Upcoming Events in Fernie
Elk Valley Ultra Group Run & Social
Sunday May 7th, 10AM
Entered the Elk Valley Ultra and have a few unanswered questions? We figured! Plans to head to the Wigwam for a group run, followed by an informal BBQ, beers and EVU Social. Come prepared with all your training, racing, gear and nutrition questions!
How to build your training in the spring to be race ready by July? How to plan for race day and have the best race you can? How to fuel before, during and after? What gear will help your training and race day…
DATE: Sunday May 7th
TIME: Leave Fernie 10AM, carpool to Wigwam. For a 10-20km, hoping for multiple groups.
BBQ, BEERS & SOCIAL: 2PM
More details here.
Running Technique Analysis
Date TBC – Evolution Health & Fitness
Looking to improve your technique? Tackling the Elk Valley Ultra and want to learn how to become efficient? This is for you. Thanks to Scott and Evolution Health & Fitness, join us for some running technique analysis on the treadmill, which you can then take to the trail…
DATE: TBC
WHERE: Evolution Health & Fitness
COST: Attendees will need to pay a drop-in fee for Evolution Health & Fitness, giving you full access to the gym. FREE coaching, just need to have Stag Leap Membership.
More details coming soon.
Past Events in Fernie
You might have missed them. But they’ll be back!
Icebug Canada Shoe Demo
Sunday December 18, 2-PM – Fernie Brewing Co.
Icebug Canada is excited to host a Shoe Demo in Fernie, BC. Co-hosted by Stag Leap Running Co and Fernie Brewing Company, Icebug will be bringing their studded running shoe fleet that have the awesome BUGrip technology for you to demo. The perfect time for a test drive on the surrounding icy roads, or hit the trails to Fairy Creek, to find out how studded footwear can be a game changer for keeping active outdoors in the winter.
Icebug will also have some incredible holiday season deals available at the event, as well as Fernie Brewing Co. in-store deals…and of course beer!
DATE: Sunday December 18, 2-4PM – Fernie Brewing Co.
Fernie Nordic & Thunder Bear Roller Ski Demo
Wednesday October 12, 5.30-7.30PM – FSS Track
Open to all Stag Leap Running Co. members, here’s your chance to try out Roller Skiing, thanks to Coaches Crazy Ginge and Naomi Lentz of Fernie Nordic Society and Thunder Bear Nordic.
There will be (a limited number of) roller skis for Classic and Skate available to use, with Jeff and Naomi on hand to give some much needed coaching! Depending on numbers, there’ll also be a little taste of Fernie Nordic Ski Team Dryland too…
DATE: Wednesday October 12,2016 5.30-7.30PM
WHERE: Fernie Secondary School Track
MORE DETAILS: Head here
The North Face Shoe Demo
Saturday July 2nd, 12-4PM – Downtown Fernie
As part of the 2016 Fernie Roll & Sole Festival, we’re bringing some serious sole to the roll this year, with a couple of great trail running options for you runners out there!
First up is The North Face Shoe Demo, taking place Downtown Fernie as part of the Fernie Roll & Sole Trail Fest. A perfect chance to try out some great trail shoes. With both the Men’s and Women’s Endurance Trail Shoe available to try.
DATE: Saturday July 2nd, 12-4PM – Downtown Fernie
Try out some shoes whilst watching or taking part in the Role & Sole events!
Trail Running & Craft Beer Tasting!
Thursday September 22nd, 6PM – Swine Flu & Fernie Brewing Co.
Ok folks, it’s time for a little Trail Running + Craft Beer action…
Enjoy a “non-race, yet opportunity to push yourself if you so wish” run up Swine Flu. Shorter distance to cut out down Far Side.
Here’s the best part…once complete, run your ass to Fernie Brewing Company for a Private Run Club only beer tasting. There will be prizes for first male and female to the bar!
Cost: Please bring $5 to cover your donation to FBC’s current “Cheers to Charity!” recipient Fernie Senior Citizens Society & Drop In Center. And of course a little more cash if you’d like to shop!
Running + craft beer = best Run Club ever. See you on Thursday…
DATE: Thursday July 22nd, 6PM – Swine Flu
COST: Bring $5 to cover your CTC donation!
Trails in Motion Film Festival
Saturday July 2nd, 6PM – The Fernie Arts Station
Also as part of the 2016 Fernie Roll & Sole Festival, an evening of inspiring trail running films!
The Trails In Motion Film Festival is a global annual trail and ultra running film tour creating an annual outlet for aspiring international film makers in this genre, but also to create a global community of like minded people who share a passion for the sport.
DATE: Saturday July 2nd, 6PM – The Fernie Arts Station
A fun evening of inspiring films, draw prizes and beer awaits you! Fun for the whole family.
Registration for the King of the Castle Vertical Climb, will take place at 5PM at The Fernie Arts Station.
Stag Leap Running Co. Info Sessions
On Thursday June 23rd, Francesca from Essential Yoga Studio is offering a by donation post-run stretch session! Join us for some hip opening, running related poses and stretches.
DATE: Thursday June 23rd, 8PM – after Thursday Night Run Club
WHERE: Essential Yoga Studio
By donation, open to 16 people. Sign up now.
On Thursday June 30th, Bob Maudie, and host Laurel Harrison-Edge, Registered Physiotherapist, of Fernie Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic is sharing the most up to date, evidenced based, running specific information with our Club.
Hosted by Laurel, who has recently attended a running course put on by The Running Clinic.
DATE: Thursday June 30th, 8.15PM – after Thursday Night Run Club
WHERE: Fernie Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic