Runners of all ages competed in last year's Around the Lake Give 'R Take 30 trail racing event at Cultus Lake.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Trail race beckons

Runners near and far prepare for challenging Cultus Lake charity 30K race next weekend

Oct 10, 2026 | 7:42 AM

CULTUS LAKE – Runners from Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley and beyond are preparing for a challenging trail race next weekend that raises money for scholarships and non-profit organizations.

The racing community is gearing up for the 23rd annual Cultus Lake 30K Trail Race, also known as the Around the Lake Give ‘R Take 30 event, happening next Saturday, October 17 at 9 a.m. starting at Cultus Lake Main Beach.

Runners race from the start line at last year’s event.

The event features a kids 1K race for children ages 5-11, a 30K two-person relay featuring 17-km and 13-km legs, and a 30K solo race involving a challenging loop around Cultus Lake.

Around the Lake Give ‘R Take 30.

Trail race beckons

Runners near and far prepare for challenging Cultus Lake charity 30K race next weekend

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Previous course records saw a male contestant in the 30K solo race cross the finish line in 2:26:43 in 2023, while a female contestant recorded a course record of 2:35:44 in 2025.

Hundreds of runners turned out for last year’s Around the Lake Give ‘R Take 30 trail race at Cultus Lake.

In the 30K relay course records, the fastest time to date in the men’s division was 2:17:30 (2019), followed by a mixed-relay time of 2:52:48 (2024) and the women’s best of 2:56:28 (2017).

Runners will experience forested trails, lakeside views and colourful fall scenery all while raising money for Chilliwack-area organizations and scholarships. Over $11,000 was raised for local groups in the past year.

The event also serves as an economic and tourism boost for Chilliwack and Cultus Lake, given the number of runners, support crews, families and spectators from outside the immediate region. It also highlights Chilliwack as a destination for outdoor and trail-running tourism.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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