Squamish 50
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Squamish 50
The Squamish 50 is a trail running event held in Squamish with multiple race options on mountain trails. The event schedule for 2027 lists Race Weekend on August 14 and 15. Registration opens November 13 at 7:00am PCT, and volunteers receive an advance registration opportunity for the following year.
Distances offered include:
- 50 Miles : over 90% singletrack, more than 11,000 ft of climbing and descent
- 50 km
- 50/50
- 23 km
- Kids Run
Registration includes a limited-edition branded bag, gender-specific race tees, finisher medals, chip timing, post-race food and beverage options, sample products from sponsors, frequent staffed aid stations supplied by Nesters Market, live race weekend broadcast coverage, and on-course safety and medical support. Each entry donates CDN$10 to SORCA for trail work and funds one tree planted through an Indigenous lands reforestation program.
Prizing includes a total cash purse of CDN$10,000 with specific prizes for top finishers in multiple distances, cash bonuses for new course records, sponsor prizing and travel or entry packages to international trail races for certain overall winners.
Key registration policies: entrants have 24 hours to cancel after registering; full refunds require a third-party protection policy; a 50% refund is available for official dropouts contacted by May 1; entries cannot be deferred into the Squamish 50; bibs are non-transferable. Minimum age to participate is 12, with parental consent required for those aged 12 to 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
