5 Peaks - Whistler Blackcomb
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Whistler Blackcomb 5 Peaks
This event is the fourth race in the British Columbia 5 Peaks Trail Running Series, held on Blackcomb Mountain with gondola access from Whistler and across via the Peak to Peak Gondola. Races take place on mountain terrain that includes meadows with flowers, alpine lakes, and boulder fields, with expansive panoramic views.
Multiple timed and non-competitive distance options are offered:
- 1 km Kids Run
- 3 km Kids Run
- 7 km Sport Run or Hike
- 11 km Enduro Run or Hike
- 16.5 km Grit Run
A non-competitive hiking division is available for participants who want to walk the full Sport or Enduro courses; this division is led by pace leaders and does not include a podium. All participants and spectators must purchase gondola tickets. The event is cup free: no cups are provided at start, finish, or aid stations; water and electrolyte drink are available at the start, finish, and at one or more aid stations. Participants planning to be out more than an hour should carry a receptacle for fluids and nutrition.
Safety rules restrict dogs, headphones, strollers or baby carriers, and nordic poles except within the hiking division. Awards and optional finisher swag are available on site; age-group and overall awards are given to the top three finishers in each gender and timed distance category and must be picked up at the event. Parking and spectator viewing are available near the start/finish area. Washrooms are located at Rendezvous Lodge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
