Loop the Vedder Trail Half Marathon

Loop the Vedder

Loop the Vedder is an off road trail race held along the Vedder River in Chilliwack, British Columbia. The event uses a loop course that combines fast, flat gravel sections with winding single-track through riverside woods, wetlands and dyke trails. The route offers valley and mountain views including Vedder Mountain, Mt Cheam and the Cascade Range, and passes features such as the Blue Heron Nature Reserve, Brown Creek Wetlands, the Keith Wilson bridge and the riverside village of Yarrow. The staging area is at the corner of Petawawa Road and Dieppe Street in Vedder Park.

Distances:

• 21 km half marathon loop
• 10 km out-and-back loop
• 1 km kids fun run

There are three aid stations on the 21 km route and one aid station at the 10 km turnaround; stations provide water, packaged energy items, snacks and basic first aid. Registration includes a souvenir finishing medal, race bib, individual timing, course marking, on-site first aid, finish line treats and a minimum contribution to the Chilliwack Park Society. Shirt requests are guaranteed only for registrations by October 1. There is no race day registration. Package pick-up is offered at a local running store and race day pick-up is available. Organizers report ongoing contributions to trail stewardship and annual donations to the Chilliwack Park Society; totals since 2019 exceed $38,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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