Squamish 50

Squamish, Canada • 15-16 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Squamish 50 is a trail running event in Squamish, British Columbia. The event weekend is set for August 15-16, 2026. Organizers offer several race distances across the same race weekend and publish an athlete guide. The race takes place on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) peoples.

Organizers state the event highlights running terrain in Western Canada. 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.

Course and distances

The 50 mile route uses over 90% singletrack and includes more than 11,000 ft of climbing and descent. The courses pass glaciated, snow-capped peaks near the Pacific Ocean and use mountain trail terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 50 mile - over 90% singletrack; more than 11,000 ft climbing and descent
  • 50 km
  • 50/50
  • 23 km
  • Kids Run

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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