Local Trail Race Awards $11,000 to Local Organizations
Four local groups involved in outdoor recreation, along with Chilliwack Search & Recue and two local high school students will benefit from donations totaling $11,000 being handed out by the Around the Lake Give ‘R Take 30 Trail Race Society. The Society organizes an annual trail race in October that sees runners traverse approximately 30 kilometres around Cultus Lake, and attracts over 300 participants. There are two events over the 30 kilometre route during race day: a solo run and a two-person relay event. Proceeds from registrations and sponsorships are generated each year and enable the not-for-profit trail race society to provide donations to local groups.
Disbursements from 2022 Race are to:
- Chilliwack School District: $2,000 (for two student financial awards of $1,000 each)
- Chilliwack Park Society: $3,000
- Fraser Valley Mtn Biking Association (Silver/trail sponsorship): $3,000
- Vedder Mtn. Motorcycle Club: $1,000
- Chilliwack Outdoor Club: $1,000
- Chilliwack Search and Rescue: $1,000
The 2023 race – which will be the 20th edition of the local trail race – will be held Saturday, October 14, starting and finishing at Main Beach at Cultus Lake.