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Our Biggest Year Yet for Youth Mental Health 

The 7th annual Wild One Run on September 27, 2025 was a huge success, and our most impactful year to date in supporting youth mental health projects right here in our community. 

Together, with the incredible energy of our participants, sponsors, and donors, we raised $18,500, which was matched by Wilden for a total of $37,000 in donations to the Wilden Legacy Fund for Youth Mental Health. 

A Huge Thank You to Everyone Involved 

To everyone who ran, jogged, hiked, or walked the trails through Wilden’s beautiful backcountry — thank you! We hope you enjoyed the route, the views, and even the challenging sections along the way. 

A big thank you also goes out to everyone who came to cheer, volunteer, or celebrate at the finish line, as well as to all those who donated in support of the cause. 

Our Partners in Impact 

We’re so grateful to the community organizations who joined us at the event to share their work and inspire change:
KGH Foundation, OC Foundation Gateway to Trades, Elevation Outdoors, This Space Belongs to You, Spark, and the CLARITY Project.

You are the heartbeat of this event, bringing this cause to life and making a tangible difference for youth finding their path.  

Major Sponsors 

A special thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners who make this day possible: 

  • GeoTility – for our race swag! Thanks to them, all participants received a free pair of Wild One Run athletic socks. 
  • Valley Plumbing & Heating – for presenting our start and finish line. 
  • InterCAD – for fueling our participants post-run with awesome snacks and refreshments. 
  • Tiger Landscaping – for helping us introduce finisher medals this year, making finish line moments even more special. 
  • Primary Engineering – for providing accurate chip timing to all participants once again. 
  • Copcan – for elevating event vibes with DJ Ur Girl Meems. 
  • Fawdry Homes – for sponsoring the Kids Zone and making it a fun-filled day for all young Wild Ones with a bouncy castle and face painting. 
  • Justin O’Connor Group – Sotheby’s International Realty – for serving complimentary hot drinks pre- and post-run. 
  • Bosley’s in Glenmore – for sponsoring the Dog Run division every year and providing awesome prizes and treats for our four-legged runners. 
  • Play Kelowna – for their generous prize sponsorship and continued community support. 

And of course, a big thank you to all of our additional sponsors, vendors, and volunteers who came together to make the day such a success. 

Relive the Day 

We’ve captured some amazing moments!

Continuing the Mission 

All proceeds from the Wild One Run go to the Wilden Legacy Fund for Youth Mental Health, which supports our local partner organizations in delivering crucial programs and resources for youth in our community. 

We’re feeling deeply grateful for another incredible year, and we can’t wait to see you again on the trails next year. Stay tuned for our 2026 date announcement coming soon!