Pacific Forest Rally

10/09/2026

Spectator info is now up:

Get ready for high-speed action in the Thompson-Nicola region! The Pacific Forest Rally 2026 is happening October 17, and we’re excited to welcome fans to another thrilling edition of top-tier gravel rally.

10/04/2026

2 weeks away, which might turn us from warm fall colours into chance of snow at stage elevation!

10/03/2026

Please note that this year's rally takes place on the same day as municipal elections in BC. If you are travelling to Merritt as a participant, volunteer or spectator, we encourage you to take advantage of advance voting options in your municipality. In Vancouver, advance voting is available on Oct 3, 7, 10 and 13.

10/02/2026

Preorder yours now!
(Pickup at the event HQ)
https://interior-rally-sport-association.square.site/s/shop

09/24/2026

Entries are now open for the Pacific Forest Rally taking place in Merritt BC on October 17th. Marking the third round of the Western Canadian Rally Championship, this one day regional rally will take place on the fast and flowy gravel roads of the Thompson-Nicola region. It is located just 2 1/2 hours from Vancouver BC, 4hrs from Seattle and 7hrs from Calgary in the heart of the Pacific North West.

To sign up head to https://www.rallywest.com/signup/competitor/2026PacificForestRally

Supplementary Regulations are posted online on the website and through the Sportity app, code PFR26.

More info on events website:
https://pacificforestrally.ca/builder/

photo credit Shawn Bishop

09/19/2026

The PFR stages are looking great, fall colours and all.

09/19/2026

If you’re planning on staying at the Headquarters hotel, the room block is being released tomorrow, and the rooms will get taken up, so book now!

09/17/2026

First 8 entries are in - let the smack talk begin!

The Pacific Forest Rally is a premier performance rally racing event held annually in the rugged terrain surrounding Merritt, British Columbia. As part of both the Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) and the Western Canada Rally Championship (WCRC), the event attracts top rally teams from across North...

08/21/2026

CALLING VOLUNTEERS — WE NEED YOU!
Pacific Forest Rally hits the Nicola Valley in just 8 weeks!
📅 October 16-17, 2026
Our fall rally is only 8 weeks away and we need Volunteers to help us make it safe and successful!
This is your chance to be part of the action, help keep competitors and spectators safe, and watch rally cars tear through the forest!
✅ No rally experience needed
✅ Training and support provided
✅ Unbeatable views of the cars and stages
📢 SIGN UP NOW to volunteer:
👉https://volunteer.rallyinterior.ca/
Need more information? Contact our volunteer coordinator:
[email protected]
Let’s make this rally one to remember — we can’t do it without you!

05/10/2026

A few more pics of the stages.