Established in 2016, the Abbotsford Trail Running Club strives to follow its mission statement, "To promote fitness and community through trail running and to advocate for our local nature trails."
Our objectives as a club are:
- To organize free weekly social trail runs to help engage runners in the community.
- To organize trail running clinics, from beginner to intermediate level.
- To organize fun community events.
- To support local charities which the Directors consider appropriate and in line with the purposes and objectives of the club.
Memberships for 2024 go on sale December 2, 2024, and are good until December 31, 2025. We will have 2 early bird prizes up for draw for those who sign up before January 5, 2025
- $50 Gift certificate to Garrison Running Co.
- Heads or Trails race entry to Bear Mountain
The cost of a membership is $35 during the early bird period, and will then be $40 starting January 4.
What's included with membership:
- 10% discount for ATRC clinics (message us for the promo code before you register)
- 15% discount at Garrison Running Co** (storewide)
- 15% race entries to Heads or Trails events
- Iron Cycle Club 5 class cards for $80 (reg. $110)
- 15 % Friends & Family discount on take out beer at Fieldhouse Brewing (Abbotsford & Chilliwack)
- 25% discount towards a meal plan from Tasha M Nutrition
- 15% Discount to Frosty Trail race by Trail Whispers
- 15% Discount to Tub Time products. (www.tubtime.com)
- Access to the members-only Facebook group (open to current members only; group membership will be verified in January of the new year, and new member requests will be verified against the race roster membership list). Request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1971328509853420/?ref=share
- Access to purchase ATRC swag (clothing items once per year)
- Participate in annual club challenges of January Battle (registration in December for the January event) and Elevation Challenge (June).
- These challenges include the opportunity to win big prizes.
- A portion of your membership fee goes into supporting the local community through donations to charities.
- All registered members will have the right to vote at the AGM
- Get involved - let us know if you are interested in leading runs and we'll get you plugged in!
** You must show your race roster confirmation email with your valid membership number at point of purchase to be eligible for the discounts listed above.
Follow us on our public Facebook and Instagram pages for free, drop-in runs. @abbytrailrunningclub
Purchase options
2025 ATRC Annual Membership
This fee entitles you to the annual membership of the Abbotsford Trail Running Club, valid from date of purchase until December 31, 2025.
Important Dates:
The membership fee is $40 from January 5, 2025, until November 15, 2025, at which time we will stop accepting new members until the following season.
Proof of Membership
New for 2025! Digital cards! Once you purchase the membership, we will email your digital card to receive the membership discounts from our friends.
Members-only Info
Join the Facebook group after you purchase your membership. The group includes challenge and discount information (January Battle, Elevation Challenge, September 7 Summits), member events, member only prizes and the opportunity to ask your trail running questions and get to know other members.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1971328509853420/?ref=share
Refund Policy
We are a non-profit organization where all proceeds go back into the community therefore no refunds will be given.
2025 Kickstarter Clinc
The Abbotsford Trail Running Club's Kickstarter Trail Clinic is an 6-week program designed to increase your fitness and get you comfortable with running on the trails.
Trail running is a social activity that will take you through beautiful local scenery. Join our experienced guides as we safely explore local trails together, each week exploring a different route on the spectacular trails in the Fraser Valley and learning trail running techniques.
- Six Saturday morning runs, starting February 15 until March 29, 2025 at 8:00 am. You will need your own transportation to the locations, which will be communicated by email to registered participants in advance. There will be no run on March 15 due to the Fat Dog BYU.
- Runs will work up to a 5 km trail run. We’ll start off on easier terrain, increasing elevation as the group’s endurance and experience grow.
- We recommend that you can currently run 5 km+ of road running, and are comfortable hiking recreationally.
- We’ll send you a confirmation letter with tips leading up to the clinic, then weekly updates including a fitness program to assist you in increasing your fitness and enjoy the longer routes we have planned during the clinic.
- The cost is $75 + processing fee. ATRC members save 10% if you use a PROMO CODE – please request this by contacting the club through email or social media.
- Ages 18+
