Vedder Mountain Challenge

Cultus Lake, Canada • 30 May 2026

Vedder Mountain Challenge : event overview

The Vedder Mountain Challenge is a two-day outdoor event at Cultus Lake, BC. The event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31. It was formerly called Conquer the Vedder. Saturday is a trail run day offering two distance options. Sunday is a multisport day with solo and team formats that use stand-up paddleboarding, riding, and running (SUP-Ride-Run). The relay field is capped at 50 teams (150 participants). A student category is available for the 15 km trail run; a valid student card will be required on the day of the event.

Race options and fees

Prices are stated as inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees. Entry fees listed in the event information include:

  • 15 km trail run (Saturday)
  • 35 km trail run (Saturday)
  • Solo SUP-Ride-Run (Sunday)
  • Relay SUP-Ride-Run, 3-person (Sunday)

Sample entry fees from the event information: 35 km entry fee is $95 (displayed price inclusive of processing fees $104.41); 15 km entry fee is $75 (displayed price $82.86); Solo SUP-Ride-Run entry fee is $195 (displayed price $212.12); Relay entry fee is $375 total ($125 per athlete). The 15 km student entry is listed as $45.03. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

35 km
35 Km Trail Run
15 km
15 Km Trail Run
15 km
15 Km Trail Run for Student
Solo (sup-Ride-Run)
Relay (sup-Ride-Run | 3-Person)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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