Dogs and Trails - 10 Trail Challenge BC Canada virtual walk hike run

Registration for the Spring 2022 Dogs and Trails Challenge is now Closed.

OVERVIEW: Take the Challenge to explore local routes and trails with your dog. Over the course of 10-weeks, participants will walk, hike or run 10 local routes and trails plus explore top local coffee shops with friends. You can register for one of two different events depending on where you live. If you live in or near British Columbia’s Fraser Valley you can register for the Fraser Valley Challenge. If you live anywhere else in the world, you can register for the Global Challenge.

✅ WHO: This Challenge is open to dog (and coffee) lovers anywhere in the world who want to have fun local adventures outdoors with their dog (and friends).

✅ WHAT: It’s a dog-friendly walking or running and outdoor adventures Challenge.

✅ WHERE: On 10 local trails and 10 routes in the Fraser Valley or in your town anywhere in the world.

✅ WHY: For adventure, coffee, fun with Fido, fitness, prizes, and supporting the SPCA.

✅  WHEN: The Fraser Valley and Global Challenges start March 19 and end May 29, 2022

✅  NO DOG? No problem. We’ve got you covered. Check out the no-dog-required Spring 10 Trail Challenge: Trails and Coffee

FRASER VALLEY CHALLENGE

FRASER VALLEY DOGS, TRAILS AND COFFEE CHALLENGE

If you live in or near British Columbia’s Fraser Valley you can register for the Fraser Valley Challenge. Challenge starts March 19 and end May 29, 2022.

GLOBAL CHALLENGE

GLOBAL DOGS & TRAILS CHALLENGE

If you live anywhere in Canada, USA or around the world you can register for the Global Dogs & Trails Challenge. Challenge starts March 19 and end May 29, 2022.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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Register for the Challenge

Register online and then make it even more fun by inviting a friend to sign-up and complete the Challenge with you.

2
Walk or run the activities

Do the activities any time: after work, on the weekends, with friends or family.

3
Complete activities and get rewards

Get online Completion Badges as you complete each activity. Share photos on social media to win prizes.

WHY TAKE THE CHALLENGE?

The 10 Trail Challenge – Dogs and Coffee will motivate you to get active with your dog, explore new trails, and drink great coffee with friends. You’ll enjoy a wonderful sense of accomplishment. You’ll also earn Completion Badges, enter to win prizes, and earn points you can use to save money on future Challenge registration.

If you’re looking for something you can do with friends (both furry and otherwise), want to explore local walking and hiking trails, and get fit while you’re at it, this Challenge is for you.

  • You’ll get to explore new trails with your dog
  • You’ll be supporting the SPCA
  • You’ll discover new local coffee shops
  • You could win prizes
  • You’ll have a great sense of accomplishment
  • You’ll get to brag by posting completion badges online
  • It’s fun to share with your dog and your friends
  • It’ll get you off the couch and away from your screens
  • Forest bathing is good for you
  • Uh, yum. Coffee.

GIVING BACK

Recent 10 Trail Challenges have raised over $3500 in donations. Thanks to your participation in the 10 Trail Dogs & Coffee Challenge we’ll be able to continue supporting local nonprofits. Partial proceeds from your registration will be donated to SPCA Canada.

WHAT’S THE INSIDE SCOOP?

Fraser Valley Challenge

Register for the Fraser Valley Challenge so you can do the Challenge on local Fraser Valley BC trails and explore Fraser Valley coffee shops.

Global Challenge

Or register for the Global Challenge from anywhere in the world so you can do the Challenge on routes and trails with your dog in your own town.

FRASER VALLEY CHALLENGE

The Fraser Valley Dogs, Trails and Coffee Challenge has 5 easier “Chill” trails and 5 moderate “Thrill” trails. The Challenge includes a mix of on-leash and off-leash trails, fun dog-friendly activities, great nearby coffee shops, and off-leash dog parks. Registration for the Fraser Valley Challenge includes a free $5 coffee card and 10% of your registration fee is donated to the SPCA.

  1. Island 22 (presented by Star FM) (3.1km, flat)
  2. Willband Creek (presented by Hugs In A Mug) (2.7 km, flat)
  3. Vedder Rotary Trail North (presented by Tag4MyPet) (1.8km or 5.4km, flat)
  4. Matsqui Trail (presented by Landcor) (6.3km, mostly flat)
  5. Clearbrook Park & Downes Bowl (presented by Chilly Dogs) (3km, 36 meters elevation gain)
  6. Pepin Brook Rock’N Horse (presented by Bosley’s by Pet Valu) (5.9km, 105 meters elevation gain)
  7. Bridal Spirit (presented by Stir Marketing) (3.5km, 85 meter elevation gain)
  8. Hillkeep (presented by Hofstedes Country Barn) (2.7km, 99 meters elevation gain)
  9. Community Forest (presented by Chestnut Springs Bakery) (1.9km or 3.7km, 40 meters or 173 meters elevation gain)
  10. Elk Mountain (presented by Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters) (8km, 800 meters elevation gain)

GLOBAL CHALLENGE

Instead of recommending specific trails, in the Global Challenge we recommend different types of trails, terrain, and distances for each activity. Some activities can even be done in your own neighborhood, others on trails near your home. Participants use the instructions from each activity as their guide to pick a suitable local trail or route in town to complete each Challenge activity.

Each of the Global Challenge’s 10 activities have a walking option and a running option to choose from. This Global Challenge is open to adults and their dogs anywhere in the world.

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“This is such a cool challenge. I am so happy you guys are doing this. Thank you!”

– Jamie I.

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– Lisa B.

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“Great trails. Will be doing the challenge again!”

– Tamara W.

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“A fantastic way to learn about the trails in the area. Well organized and worth it to participate with the family and friends! Loved the summer challenge and have registered for the fall challenge already too.”

– Anita K.

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“The Ten Trail Challenge was fun and motivating! The instructions were easy to follow. I loved getting to know some new trails.”

– Kelly P.

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“I had a good time checking out new trails and areas to run.”

– Jordan O.

MEET YOUR GUIDE

Amanda - virtual challenge guide - walking and running challenge for dogs

Hi! I’m Amanda, your virtual guide for this Challenge. And that’s my girl, Adi, who I’m excited to be able to include on all the Activities in the 10 Trail Challenge: Dogs & Coffee. Our goal here at Chill and Thrill is to get you, your dog, your friends and your family outside, active and playing tourist in your own backyard. With thousands of participant adventures scheduled to date, I welcome you to join me in this fun Challenge. Got questions? Drop me a note.

Are you up for a fun challenge with your dog and friends?

Dogs and Trails - 10 Trail Challenge BC Canada virtual walk hike run