Funds generated from the October’s 2023 Around the Lake Give ‘R Take Trail Race have provided $10,000 to various local organizations to support outdoor recreation and safety, and Chilliwack students.

The Around the Lake Give ‘R Take Trail Race Society organizes the annual trail race with runners travelling approximately 30 kilometres around Cultus Lake, either as solo entries or in relay teams of two. The race, which has been running for 20 years, attracts over 315 participants annually and sells out within days of registration opening.

Proceeds generated from race registrations enable the not-for-profit trail race society to provide donations to local groups. This year’s recipients are:

Chilliwack School District, $2000 (for two student financial awards of $1,000 each); the Chilliwack Park Society, $2000; Vedder Mountain Motorcycle Club, $1000; the Chilliwack Outdoor Club, $1000; Chilliwack Search and Rescue, $1000; and a $3000 trail sponsorship to the Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association

The 2024 race, which will include a new one kilometre kids’ trail race, will take place Saturday, October 19, at Cultus Lake.