VALLEY VERTIKILLER TRAIL RACE 2026

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