The Alpenglow 100
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About the race
The Alpenglow 100 is a mountain trail race weekend in Valemount, British Columbia, held Friday to Sunday in early July. Distances offered are:
- 38 km
- 65 km
- 100 km
- Kids race (about 1 km)
Courses use local alpine terrain, including Mount McKirdy and Swift Mountain, with high points above 2300 m. The 38 km course lists about 1800 m ascent and descent. The 65 km course lists about 3300 m ascent and descent. The 100 km course lists about 5000 m ascent and descent and includes an overnight section that covers running in darkness; the 100 km is a Western States 100 qualifying race for 2028.
Aid stations, crew access and drop bag details differ by distance: the 38 km course has three aid stations and no drop bag access; the 65 km course has eight aid stations and one drop bag; the 100 km course has twelve aid stations and two drop bags with multiple access points. The race operates as a cupless event so runners must carry a collapsible cup.
Mandatory gear must be shown at package pickup. Required items include a buff, toque, gloves, running pack, food and water, two space blankets or one emergency bivy, a waterproof breathable hooded jacket, a whistle, and a collapsible cup. Penalties apply for missing mandatory items: one hour added per missing item and potential disqualification if penalties push a runner past cutoffs. 100 km entrants must carry two working light sources of at least 150 lumens each. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.