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Run for Water Trail Race

Name: Run for Water Trail Race
Start: 2027-06-05
End: 2027-06-05
Location: Abbotsford

Abbotsford, Canada • 5 Jun 2027

Run for Water Trail Race - Sumas Mountain, Abbotsford

The Run for Water Trail Race takes place on June 5, 2027 on Sumas Mountain in Abbotsford. The event offers multiple trail distances with the elevation gain noted for each course.

Distances offered:

10K - roughly 450 metres of elevation gain
25K - roughly 1300 metres of elevation gain
50K - roughly 2600 metres of elevation gain

The race is cupless, so participants must bring their own water bottles or flasks to fill at on-course stations. A Lepp’s Farm Market "sando" is provided at the finish line. A piece of race swag is included for entrants.

A cut-off time of 2:00pm is stated for the event. Start times and detailed schedules are listed separately and are not described here. The main location for the event is Sumas Mountain in Abbotsford. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Abbotsford

Race information

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50k Race

25 km

25k Race

10 km

10k Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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