Squamish 50

Squamish, Canada • 15-16 Aug 2026

Event information

Squamish 50 is a trail running event held in Squamish, British Columbia. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 15-16, 2026. The race takes place on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) peoples. The event is organised by Coast Mountain Trail Running.

Races and course features

Distances offered include:

  • 50 mile
  • 50 km
  • 50/50
  • 23 km
  • Kids Run

The 50-mile course is over 90% singletrack and includes more than 11,000 ft of climbing and descent. Course descriptions note sweeping vistas across glaciated, snow-capped peaks near the Pacific Ocean. The event has hosted national championship races, including the 2023 Canadian Mountain & Trail Running Championships and the 2024 Canadian Trail Running Championship for 50 km and 50 miles.

Additional information

Registration for the 2026 event is listed as open. The website provides a 2025 athlete guide and race results for 2025 and prior years. The event lists multiple sponsors and local partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
23 km
50/50
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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