Valley Vertikiller Trail Race
Abbotsford, Canada • 10 Oct 2026
Event Information
The Valley Vertikiller Trail Race takes place on the trail network of Teq’qéyex (Sumas Mountain), on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sema:th (Sumas) First Nation. It is part of the Fat Dog family of events.
This technical trail race offers three loop courses run predominantly on single-track trails. It is held around Canadian Thanksgiving, with homemade soup and pie available at the finish line.
Distances
- 30 km: This distance features nearly 1,500 m of elevation gain. The course includes a grueling climb to the peak of Sumas Mountain, followed by a flowy, technical descent. It passes Chadsey Lake, creeks, and several stunning viewpoints. An aid station is located at the Eastern Lookout. A team challenge is available for this distance.
- 20 km: This route has nearly 1,000 m of elevation gain. It follows much of the same path as the 30 km, passing Chadsey Lake and climbing toward the summit, with an aid station at the Eastern Lookout.
- 10 km (Verticuddler): This shorter loop has 400 m of elevation gain. It is also run mostly on technical single-track trails and provides a trail experience without the full ascent to the peak.
Event Features
All distances include well-stocked aid stations, fully catered finish-line food, custom racer swag, and podium and cash prizing for the top three finishers. Additional prizes are awarded for new course records and via draw prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.