VALLEY VERTIKILLER TRAIL RACE 2026
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Location Abbotsford, BC
- Price $88.25 - $109.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trail running at the Valley Vertikiller Trail Race, taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the scenic Abbotsford, Fraser Valley. This thrilling event features three challenging loop courses, offering distances of 10 km, 20 km, and 30 km that are designed to test your endurance and skills on technical single-track trails.
The highlight of the event is the 30 km course, which boasts an impressive elevation gain of nearly 1,500 m as it leads runners to the breathtaking peak of Sumas Mountain. Participants will enjoy stunning views of Chadsey Lake and the surrounding nature, making this a race to remember. The 20 km course, with its own elevation gain of nearly 1,000 m, also showcases the beauty of the region while challenging athletes with its technical terrain. For those looking for a lighter challenge, the 10 km “Cuddler” offers a fun and flowy experience with 400 m of elevation gain, perfect for runners of all levels.
With well-stocked aid stations, delicious finish-line food, and custom racer swag, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere for all participants. Plus, there's exciting cash prizing for the top finish
The highlight of the event is the 30 km course, which boasts an impressive elevation gain of nearly 1,500 m as it leads runners to the breathtaking peak of Sumas Mountain. Participants will enjoy stunning views of Chadsey Lake and the surrounding nature, making this a race to remember. The 20 km course, with its own elevation gain of nearly 1,000 m, also showcases the beauty of the region while challenging athletes with its technical terrain. For those looking for a lighter challenge, the 10 km “Cuddler” offers a fun and flowy experience with 400 m of elevation gain, perfect for runners of all levels.
With well-stocked aid stations, delicious finish-line food, and custom racer swag, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere for all participants. Plus, there's exciting cash prizing for the top finish
Organiser's Description
The Valley Vertikiller offers three loop courses (10 km, 20 km, and 30 km) designed to be fast, flowy, and technical. With the majority of each course on single-track trails, this race will put your skills to the test. All distances feature well-stocked aid stations, fully catered finish-line food, custom racer swag, and podium and cash prizing for the top three finishers. Additional prizes include $500 cash for the first-place team, rewards for all new course records, and draw prizes.30 km
The 30 km is a true killer, with nearly 1,500 m of elevation gain. It features a grueling climb to the peak of Sumas Mountain, followed by a flowy, technical descent. Runners pass picturesque Chadsey Lake, raging creeks, and challenging single-track trails, with several stunning viewpoints along the way—including an aid station at the Eastern Lookout. This course is demanding and will seriously test your endurance and trail-running skills.30 km Team Challenge The 30 km Team Challenge allows groups to compete for the Top Team title. Teams are made up of five or more runners, and the combined finish times of the fastest five team members determine the team results. Teams can represent a running club, workplace, or any other group. Winning teams earn their name on the team trophy and special prizing.30 km Team Challenge bonus: Team members receive 10% off registration. Team captains, email us for a discount code to share with your team in advance of registering.20 km
The 20 km is a vertical beast in its own right, with nearly 1,000 m of elevation gain. It follows much of the same route as the 30 km, passing Chadsey Lake and climbing toward the summit of Sumas Mountain. Runners are rewarded with incredible viewpoints, including an aid station at the Eastern Lookout. Predominantly technical single-track, this course challenges both endurance and trail skills.10 km – “The Cuddler”
The 10 km Verticuddler is a fun, flowy route with 400 m of elevation gain. Still mostly on technical single-track trails, the Verticuddler delivers a taste of everything—climbing, beautiful forest views, and plenty of encouragement from the Verticuddler bear—without the full ascent to the peak.
Full race details including course maps and race day schedule are on our website at https://www.valleyvertikiller.com/This race is brought to you by FatDog 120 Race Management Inc.
Partial Proceeds from this race will go to Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue
The 30 km is a true killer, with nearly 1,500 m of elevation gain. It features a grueling climb to the peak of Sumas Mountain, followed by a flowy, technical descent. Runners pass picturesque Chadsey Lake, raging creeks, and challenging single-track trails, with several stunning viewpoints along the way—including an aid station at the Eastern Lookout. This course is demanding and will seriously test your endurance and trail-running skills.30 km Team Challenge The 30 km Team Challenge allows groups to compete for the Top Team title. Teams are made up of five or more runners, and the combined finish times of the fastest five team members determine the team results. Teams can represent a running club, workplace, or any other group. Winning teams earn their name on the team trophy and special prizing.30 km Team Challenge bonus: Team members receive 10% off registration. Team captains, email us for a discount code to share with your team in advance of registering.20 km
The 20 km is a vertical beast in its own right, with nearly 1,000 m of elevation gain. It follows much of the same route as the 30 km, passing Chadsey Lake and climbing toward the summit of Sumas Mountain. Runners are rewarded with incredible viewpoints, including an aid station at the Eastern Lookout. Predominantly technical single-track, this course challenges both endurance and trail skills.10 km – “The Cuddler”
The 10 km Verticuddler is a fun, flowy route with 400 m of elevation gain. Still mostly on technical single-track trails, the Verticuddler delivers a taste of everything—climbing, beautiful forest views, and plenty of encouragement from the Verticuddler bear—without the full ascent to the peak.
Full race details including course maps and race day schedule are on our website at https://www.valleyvertikiller.com/This race is brought to you by FatDog 120 Race Management Inc.
Partial Proceeds from this race will go to Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue
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Location
37779 Taggart Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2L3
VALLEY VERTIKILLER TRAIL RACE 2026