5 Peaks - Whistler Blackcomb
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5 Peaks Whistler Blackcomb
The event takes place on Blackcomb Mountain and includes a gondola ride from Whistler Mountain with a crossing on the Peak to Peak Gondola. Courses traverse meadows, alpine lakes and boulder fields and offer wide panoramic views.
Race options cover children and adult distances:
- 1 km Kid's Run
- 3 km Kid's Run
- 7 km Sport Run or Hike
- 11 km Enduro Run or Hike
- 12.5 km Grit Run
All participants and spectators must take the gondola to reach the start. Gondola tickets are not included with registration; a limited number of discounted tickets are available through Race Roster. Swag and finisher medals are optional and must be purchased separately; pre-purchase at a discount is possible.
The hiking division is non-competitive, led by two pace leaders, and intended for those who will walk the entire Sport or Enduro course without running. Estimated finish times are about 2 hours for the Sport course and 3 hours for the Enduro. Hikers do not receive podium awards but are entered into prize draws and race activities.
Safety and logistics: no dogs, no headphones, no strollers or child carriers on course; nordic poles allowed only in the non-competitive hiking categories. The event is cup free; water and an electrolyte beverage are available at the start, finish and at one or more aid stations. Blonyx Hydra+ will be the on-course electrolyte drink. Awards are given to the top three finishers by gender and age category in each timed distance and must be picked up at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
