• The 20 km race is capped at 1,000 participants.
• Chip timing will be used, attached to your race bib.
• Maximum time for the 20 km event is 5 hours.
• Participants must reach the 8.5 km water station by 2:15:00 (11:15 AM). Any participant arriving here after this time will not be allowed to complete the top loop, and must head back down the continuation of the bottom loop.
• Those arriving at the 14 km water station after 1:00 PM will be required to withdraw from the race and be given a ride off the mountain.
• No dogs are allowed on or near the course during the race.
• This is a non-smoking event.
• Please pack out your garbage or put it in the garbage cans provided at the water stations.
• In the event of extremely poor weather conditions on race day, organizers reserve the right to alter the race.
• Anyone caught cheating will be disqualified.

Race Location

To be determined for 2026

‍

Relaxing After the Race

The Tumbler Ridge swimming pool (with hot tub, steam room and sauna) will remain open until 5 PM on race day.

‍

Nearby Hotels & Lodging

Trend Mountain Hotel & Conference Centre: (250) 242-2000

TR Hotel & Suites: 1-877-242-5404

Tumbler Ridge Inn: 250-242-4277

Water Stations and First Aid

There are five water stations on the course, at 2km, 8.5km, 10.5km, 14km and 18km. The entire course is well marked with wooden stakes painted orange, and each kilometre is marked in roman numerals. There are hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie dogs, veggie burgers, cookies and juice available, as well as coffee and hot chocolate at the start/finish area, all donations to the local Lions are appreciated. This is for racers and volunteers only – spectators must bring their own food. This food will be available after you have finished your race.

Registration for the 2026 Emperor's Challenge should be available by April 2nd, 2026.

‍

Prices

Adult 20km Race is $tbd

Kids Race is $tbd

Both include a commemorative Emperor's Challenge runners t-shirt

‍

Pick-Up

Race package pick-up is Friday evening at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre, from 6pm – 8.30pm, or at the race site race morning before 8:15am

We love our volunteers! If you would like to be a volunteer for this year’s Emperor’s Challenge, Please use our contact form