Valley Vertikiller Trail Race

Valley Vertikiller Trail Race 2026

The event takes place at 37779 Taggart Rd, Abbotsford, BC. Courses are mostly single-track and include both flowy and technical sections with significant climbs.

Distances offered:

• 30 km nearly 1,500 m elevation gain, Sumas Mountain summit, Chadsey Lake, Eastern Lookout
• 20 km nearly 1,000 m elevation gain, shares much of the 30 km route
• 10 km 400 m elevation gain, flowy technical loop called the Verticuddler

All distances have well-stocked aid stations and a catered finish area with soup, buns, pumpkin pie and snacks. Registration includes a custom racer hat by Territory Run Co. Podium and cash prizes are awarded to the top three finishers; additional rewards include 500 CAD for the first-place team, prizes for new course records, and draw prizes.

The 30 km Team Challenge is open to teams of five or more; team results use the combined finish times of the fastest five members. Winning teams receive their name on the team trophy. Team members can receive a 10% registration discount with a code provided by the team captain.

Key rules: poles are permitted only on the 20 km and 30 km courses and users must allow others to pass; dogs are not allowed on course but may be in the finish area on leash and away from food service. Age limits apply: 10 years or older for the 10 km, 18 years or older for the 20 km and 30 km; parental consent and presence requirements apply to minors. Partial proceeds will be donated to Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue. The event is organized by FatDog 120 Race Management Inc. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.