Vedder Mountain Challenge

Chilliwack, Canada • 30-31 May 2026

Event overview

The Vedder Mountain Challenge is a two-day multisport trail event at Smith Falls (Westside) Campground, Cultus Lake, BC on May 30–31, 2026. The program includes single-day trail runs on Saturday and multisport races on Sunday with solo and three-person relay options. Distances offered include:

  • 15 km trail run
  • 35 km trail run
  • 48 km solo multi-sport (SUP, off-road biking, trail running)
  • 53 km relay multi-sport (stages: 6 km SUP, 32 km ride, 15 km run)

There is a mandatory pre-race briefing 15 minutes before each start.

Courses, equipment and logistics

Both run courses start and finish at Smith Falls Campground. The 15 km run has about 650 m ascent and descent. The 35 km run has about 1900 m ascent and descent and includes steep sections with some hand-rope assisted rock sections. Sunday multisport stages begin and end at Smith Falls; the SUP stage is on Cultus Lake. Bike rules allow non-motorized gravel, cyclocross or mountain bikes only; e-bikes and motors are prohibited. SUP competitors must use a single-blade paddle, wear an approved personal flotation device, use a leash, and carry a whistle. Hiking poles are not allowed. Cutoffs are published for each race (for example 5 hours for the 15 km run, 9 hours for the 35 km run, and 7.5 hours for solo and relay multisport). The event is cup-free; participants must provide their own cup for aid stations. A bag tent is available but unmonitored. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

35 km
1900 m+
35km Run
15 km
650 m+
15km Run
48km Solo Multisport
53km Relay Multisport
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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