Fort St. John, British Columbia. Fish Creek Community Forest. Sadownik Miles for Smiles returns on Friday, June 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM MST, running until Saturday, June 13, 8:00 PM MST. A 24‑hour, 12‑hour, or single‑lap event — as many 5 km loops as you like (approx 100 m gain per lap). A fundraiser for gift cards for local residents receiving chemotherapy. In memoriam of Steve and Nicole Sadownik. Steve once said the most horrible ultra would be repeated loops of Fish Creek — so here we are. Final lap at 7:00 PM on June 13 is the memorial lap for all. No refunds — all proceeds go to chemotherapy patients.
Miles for Smiles — 24‑Hour / 12‑Hour / Single Lap
Friday, June 12, 8:00 PM to Saturday, June 13, 8:00 PM • 5 km lap • 100 m gain per lap
Location — Fish Creek Community Forest, Fort St. John, BC:
- Fort St. John is a city in northeastern British Columbia, in the Peace River region, about 2 hours north of Dawson Creek, 6 hours north of Prince George
- Fish Creek Community Forest is a multi‑use trail system located off East Bypass Road, featuring forested trails, rolling hills, and wildlife
- The 5 km loop is on forest trails — dirt, roots, rocks, and moderate elevation gain (approx 100 m per lap)
Memorial to Steve and Nicole Sadownik:
- Steve Sadownik was an ultrarunner who once commented that the most horrible ultra would be repeated loops of Fish Creek
- This event honors that memory — running loops of Fish Creek to raise money for chemotherapy patients
- In memoriam of both Steve and Nicole Sadownik
Fundraiser — Gift Cards for Local Chemotherapy Patients:
- All proceeds (registration fees and donations) go to gift cards for local residents receiving chemotherapy
- No refunds — as this is a fundraiser for chemotherapy patients
- Your participation directly supports cancer patients in the Fort St. John area
Format — 24 Hours, 12 Hours, or Single Lap:
- Event starts at 8:00 PM on Friday, June 12, and runs until 8:00 PM on Saturday, June 13
- 24‑hour option: run from 8:00 PM Friday to 8:00 PM Saturday
- 12‑hour option: run from 8:00 AM Saturday to 8:00 PM Saturday (or from 8:00 PM Friday to 8:00 AM Saturday? The schedule shows two 12‑hour start times — check event website)
- Single lap: come do just 1 loop (5 km) — any time during the event
- Attend anytime — do some evening laps, return later for daytime laps
Memorial Lap — Saturday, June 13, 7:00 PM:
- The final lap starting at 7:00 PM on June 13 is the memorial lap for all participants
- A time to honor Steve and Nicole Sadownik and all those affected by cancer
Course — 5 km Loop, 100 m Gain per Lap:
- Fish Creek Community Forest trails — dirt singletrack, some roots and rocks
- Approximately 100 meters elevation gain per loop (1,000 ft gain for 10 loops)
- Course map available on event website (image posted)
- Well‑marked course? Not specified — likely marked with flags or signs
What's Included:
- Timing (manual lap counting — you track your own laps? or chip timing? Not specified)
- Finisher recognition (not specified — likely a medal or certificate for completing 24 hours, 12 hours, or a single lap)
- Event shirt? Not specified — check event website
- Aid station at start/finish area (water, snacks, possibly hot food)
- Medical support? Not specified — likely limited (bring your own first aid)
- Parking at Fish Creek Community Forest
Logistics — No Refunds, Fundraiser for Chemo Patients:
- Registration fee: CA$40 (no refunds)
- Register online — closes June 12, 2026 (day of event)
- Bib pickup: Friday, June 12, 7:00 PM at Fish Creek
- Event start: 8:00 PM Friday
- 12‑hour start: 8:00 AM Saturday
- Parking at Fish Creek Community Forest (arrive early — limited spaces)
- No dogs allowed? Not specified — check with organizer
- Camping available? Not specified — likely not (event is 24 hours, you can sleep in your car or set up a tent at the start/finish area?)
What to Bring:
- Headlamp (for night running — the event starts at 8:00 PM, so you will be running in the dark)
- Trail running shoes (some rocks and roots)
- Hydration pack or handheld bottle (aid station at start/finish only)
- Personal nutrition and electrolytes (aid station may have basic snacks, but bring your own fuel)
- Warm layers (northern BC nights can be cool in June — 5‑10°C / 40‑50°F)
- Rain gear (weather in the Peace River region is unpredictable)
- Chair, tent, canopy (set up your own aid station near the start/finish)
- Portable charger for phone
Nearby Attractions (post‑event — make a weekend of it in Fort St. John):
- Fish Creek Community Forest — stay after the race to explore more trails
- Peace River Valley — scenic drives, fishing, and wildlife viewing
- Charlie Lake — swimming, boating, and camping (20 minutes north)
- Fort St. John North Peace Museum — local history, pioneer artifacts, and the Alaska Highway
- Pomeroy Sport Centre — indoor running track, gym, and swimming pool
Contact: Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge Society — phone 250‑262‑8585.