Vedder Mountain Challenge

Chilliwack, Canada • 30-31 May 2026

Vedder Mountain Challenge

The Vedder Mountain Challenge is a two-day event at Smith Falls Campground, Cultus Lake, BC on May 30–31, 2026. Saturday features trail running races. Sunday features multisport events offered as solo entries or relay teams of three. Courses are fully flagged from start to finish and GPX files are provided for each course.

  • 15 km trail run
  • 35 km trail run
  • 48 km solo multisport (SUP, bike, run)
  • 53 km relay multisport (teams of 3)

Course and rules

The 15 km run has an ascent and descent of 650 m. The 35 km run has an ascent and descent of 1900 m and includes sections with hand-rope assistance and a high point near 924 m. Both runs start and finish at Smith Falls Campground.

Sunday multisport formats begin with a 6 km SUP stage on Cultus Lake, plus off-road bike and trail run stages. Solo and relay totals are 48 km and 53 km respectively. Bike stages allow gravel, cyclocross or mountain bikes but no e-bikes; a certified helmet is required. SUP rules require a single-blade paddle, a worn PFD, and a leash. Cutoff times apply: 15 km run 5 hours; 35 km run 9 hours; solo and relay multisport 7.5 hours. Events are cup-free and a tented bag drop is available but not monitored. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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