Race Information
Pre-race Information
Registration fees:
Vertikiller 30k: Early Bird - $100 Until March 31
Regular Price - $120
*Additional 10% off for team members racing the 30k distance! Team captains, please email for a discount code to share with your team.
Vertikiller 20k: Early Bird - $90 Until March 31
Regular Price - $110
Verticuddler 10k: Early Bird - $80 Until March 31
Regular Price - $95
Minimum age for the 10K distance is 10 years old (as of Race Day). Minimum age for the 20K is 14, and 30K distance is 18 years old. All racers under 18 require parental/guardian consent, with a waiver to be completed and signed prior to race day or at package pick up. Racers under 18 also require a parent or legal guardian to be on site while the racer is on course.
Included with every race registration:
- Fully catered finish line food and snacks by Catering and Events by Karen
- Signature Valley Vertikiller race branded swag
- Podium finisher prizes with custom, live edge charcuterie boards by Gord Bergen Specialties
- A chance to win great draw prizes!
Package Pick-up
RACE DAY - Starting at 7:45 am at the start line on Sumas Mountain’s “lower parking lot” off Taggart Road.Bibs may be picked up by a designated person, provided they have written consent from the registered racer, as well as a copy of the racer's photo ID.
Deferral Policy
Registration is first come, first served, no waitlists.We are happy to issue a full deferral of race fees paid to the following year in the case of injury etc. if you are able to volunteer with us on race day (minimum 5 hour shift). Alternately, you may drop down to a shorter distance, subject to availability, or jump up, also subject to availability with the additional race entry fee difference needing to be paid. Sorry no refunds given. All changes need to be made by Wednesday before race day, at midnight.
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, Fat Dog 120 will provide a limited discount and/or deferral towards the same event in the following year.
Race Day Information
RACE DAY Schedule 2026
- 7:45 am – Racer Check-in opens
- 8:45 am – Mandatory 30k Pre-Race Briefing
- 9:00 am – 30k Race Start
- 9:15 am – Mandatory 20k Pre-Race Briefing
- 9:30 am – 20k Race Start
- 9:45 am – Mandatory 10k Pre-Race Briefing
- 10:00 am – 10k Race Start
Cut off times:
- 1:00 PM, Eastern Lookout Aid Station (20 and 30K events)
- 2:00 PM, Emma Peel Aid Station (30K)
- 7 hours total time (30K), 4 PM
- 6 hours total time (20K), 3:30 PM
- 4 hours total time (10K), 2 PM
Race Location
Sumas Mountain Regional Park
Abbotsford, BC V3G 2L3
Washrooms
Washrooms are available at the start/finish area. One additional washroom is located at the upper parking lot (30 km route only), approximately 18 km into the course.
Parking
Parking is limited along Taggart Road and Bakstad Road. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Please allow extra travel time—the park is about 20 minutes from t Highway 1, so please plan accordingly.
Runners who arrive with a carpool of three or more people will be entered into a carpool prize draw for additional prizes!
Bag Drop
A bag drop is available at the start/finish line. Please label your bag clearly.
Cupless
This is a cupless race. Runners must carry their own cup or bottle for fluids at aid stations and the finish line.
Suggested options:
A packable, collapsible cup or soft flask;
A DIY cup made by cutting the top off a small juice box