Loop the Vedder Trail Half Marathon
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Loop the Vedder
Loop the Vedder is an off road loop race along the Vedder River in Chilliwack, BC. The course mixes fast, flat gravel sections with winding single-track through riverside woods and wetlands, and offers valley and mountain views including Vedder Mountain and the Cascade Range.
The event offers multiple distances and a kids run:
- 21 km
- 10 km
- 1 km Kids Run
The half marathon route follows the Vedder Rotary Trail west along the river, passes the Blue Heron Nature Reserve and dyke trail, crosses the Keith Wilson bridge into Yarrow, continues through single-track and Brown Creek Wetlands, and returns across Vedder Bridge to the staging area.
There are three aid stations on the 21 km route and one at the 10 km turnaround. Aid stations provide water, packaged energy products, snacks, and basic first aid supplies. The marked course includes individual timing, a race bib, on-site first aid, finish souvenirs, and a souvenir t-shirt for entries registered by October 1 with guaranteed sizing. A minimum contribution per registration supports local trail efforts.
Package pick-up is available before race day and on race morning. Free participant parking is provided at several UFV lots accessed via Caen Avenue; participants are asked not to park at Vedder Park. A cancellation policy and event FAQ apply.
The organizers state that a portion of proceeds supports local trail stewardship; overall contributions since the event began in 2019 now total over $38,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
