The Valley Vertikiller offers three loop courses (10 km, 20 km, and 30 km) designed to be fast, flowy, and technical. With the majority of each course on single-track trails, this race will put your skills to the test. All distances feature well-stocked aid stations, fully catered finish-line food, custom racer swag, and podium and cash prizing for the top three finishers. Additional prizes include $500 cash for the first-place team, rewards for all new course records, and draw prizes.
30 km
The 30 km is a true killer, with nearly 1,500 m of elevation gain. It features a grueling climb to the peak of Sumas Mountain, followed by a flowy, technical descent. Runners pass picturesque Chadsey Lake, raging creeks, and challenging single-track trails, with several stunning viewpoints along the way—including an aid station at the Eastern Lookout. This course is demanding and will seriously test your endurance and trail-running skills.
30 km Team Challenge
The 30 km Team Challenge allows groups to compete for the Top Team title. Teams are made up of five or more runners, and the combined finish times of the fastest five team members determine the team results. Teams can represent a running club, workplace, or any other group. Winning teams earn their name on the team trophy and special prizing.
30 km Team Challenge bonus: Team members receive 10% off registration. Team captains, email us for a discount code to share with your team in advance of registering.
20 km
The 20 km is a vertical beast in its own right, with nearly 1,000 m of elevation gain. It follows much of the same route as the 30 km, passing Chadsey Lake and climbing toward the summit of Sumas Mountain. Runners are rewarded with incredible viewpoints, including an aid station at the Eastern Lookout. Predominantly technical single-track, this course challenges both endurance and trail skills.
10 km – “The Cuddler”
The 10 km Verticuddler is a fun, flowy route with 400 m of elevation gain. Still mostly on technical single-track trails, the Verticuddler delivers a taste of everything—climbing, beautiful forest views, and plenty of encouragement from the Verticuddler bear—without the full ascent to the peak.
Full race details including course maps and race day schedule are on our website at https://www.valleyvertikiller.com/
This race is brought to you by FatDog 120 Race Management Inc.
Partial Proceeds from this race will go to Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
30K
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This tough 30k course has over 1500 meters of elevation gain. You will see all the highlights of Sumas Mountain, and enjoy it's relentless climbs and natural beauty. To register as a team member and receive your 10% discount, please have your team captain email us for your promo code.
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Register for 30KCA$109.80
Early Bird
Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
CA$131.34Apr 1 – Oct 3
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20k
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This short course Vertikiller starts out with a 5km loop around Squid Line and Emma Peal, and past the finish area, before hitting No Time Out on its way up to the peak of Sumas Mountain. From the peak it’s a quick rip down to the finish line. This vertical beast is built for speed, with just 1,000m elevation gain.
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Register for 20kCA$99.03
Early Bird
Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
CA$120.56Apr 1 – Oct 3
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10k
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A flowy and fun 10K loop around the lower part of Sumas Mountain. This race begins with a quick loop by the start/finish line before entering the trails at the No Time Out trail. At the 2.5km mark you’ll hit a short 1km section of vert as you make your way up Time Killer, then its some short up and downs before you reach that finish! For entries 10 - 13 years of age, please email the race director for permission and our under age policies.
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Register for 10kCA$88.25
Early Bird
Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
CA$104.41Apr 1 – Oct 3
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Fee Notes
1. Online registration will close at midnight on October 5, 2024
2. An online processing fee will be applied to your registration at checkout.
3. All funds payable in Canadian Dollars.
4. VISA, MC, Amex, and Discover Card accepted.
5. The charge on your credit card will appear from Race Roster.
6. No refunds or transferring of registration.
7. Included with every race registration:
Finish line soup, buns, pumpkin pie, and other snacks! Custom racer hat, by Territory Run Co Podium finisher prizes
Awesome draw prizes
Deferral Policy
We are happy to issue full deferral to the following year in the case of injury etc. IF you are able to come and volunteer with us on race day.
Sorry no refunds.
Bibs are non-transferable.
In the event of cancellation of the race for reasons including, but not limited to, weather, forest fires, acts of nature or other circumstances outside our control, we will provide a partial credit to next year's event, depending on when the cancellation occurs.
Age Restrictions
The Valley Vertikiller is a very challenging race, which presents various risks, some of which may be extremely serious or fatal. Younger runners must be able to complete the course within the maximum allowed time.
Only runners aged 10 years or older on race day are eligible to register for the 10k event. 18 years and older for 20k and 30k events. Parental/Guardian consent is required for all runners below the age of 18 years on race day. Young runners can register on line, but parent/guardian must sign a hard copy of the consent form before they pick up their bibs. Please note that bib packages will not be handed out unless consent forms are handed in for each runner under the age of 18. Runners under the age of 18 must also have a parent/guardian present on the mountain the entire time the runner is on course.
Additional Racer Rules
1. Poles are permitted on the 20k and 30k distances only. If you are using poles, you MUST allow racers to pass you.
2. No dogs permitted on course. Dogs are permitted in the finish line area, provided they are well-behaved, on leash and kept away from food service areas.
3. Racers must conduct themselves in a respectful manner towards other racers, event staff and the environment we run in.
4. Malicious posts on Social Media will not be tolerated. Any formal complaints must be put in writing and sent to the race director.
Event schedule
- Sat, October 10, 2026 7:30 AM - Racer Check-in
- Sat, October 10, 2026 8:45 AM - 30K Pre-Race Briefing
- Sat, October 10, 2026 9:00 AM - 30K Race Start
- Sat, October 10, 2026 9:15 AM - 20k Pre-Race Briefing
- Sat, October 10, 2026 9:30 AM - 20k Race Start
- Sat, October 10, 2026 9:45 AM - 10k Pre-Race Briefing
- Sat, October 10, 2026 10:00 AM - 10k Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Valley Vertikiller Customer Service
- Website
- Visit website
