Run for Water Trail Race

JUN
5
2027
Trail races on Sumas Mountain offering 10K, 25K and 50K routes on technical single-track with significant elevation gain on June 5, 2027.
Sat 5 Jun 2027
50 kilometers 25 kilometers 10 kilometers

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2027 Run for Water Trail Race

The Run for Water Trail Race takes place on June 5, 2027 at Sumas Mountain, with the venue listed as 37797 Taggart Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada. The course uses rugged, technical single-track trails that include roots, rocks and mud, and offers views of the Fraser River and the Fraser Valley.

Distances and reported elevation gains:

  • 10K - 500 metres elevation gain
  • 25K - nearly 1,500 metres elevation gain
  • 50K - nearly 3,000 metres elevation gain; follows the 25K route twice, with the first lap run in the opposite direction

The 25K and 50K routes reach the two highest peaks in Sumas Mountain Regional Park and include flowing trail sections within the local rain forest. Full payment is due at registration and entry fees are non-refundable. Donations or fundraising above the race entry fee are tax deductible.

Participants can switch to a shorter distance after registration at no cost, subject to availability, provided the organizer is notified one week before race day. Deferral to the following year and transfer of bibs to another racer are not offered.

Package pickup is available early on Friday, June 4 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Abbotsford; race day pickup is at the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
10 km
10k

Events nearby

Trail event at Brae Island Regional Park on October 3, 2026 offering 21K, 10K, 5K and a 1K fun run, with aid stations, medals and a virtual entry option.
Cross-country meet in Abbotsford on October 3, 2026, with age-based entry fees, team caps, online payment and a required waiver for non-BC Athletics members.
Trail race on Teq’qéyex (Sumas Mountain) with 10 km, 20 km and 30 km single track courses and substantial elevation gain.
Trail race around Cultus Lake in Chilliwack offering a 30K solo or relay and a 1.5K kids race on October 17, 2026. Solo and relay entries are sold out; kids race entries remain available.
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