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Squamish 50

Squamish, Canada • 15-16 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Squamish 50 is a series of trail running events held in Squamish on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) peoples. The event dates listed are August 15-16, 2026. The races have been used as championship events, including the 2023 Canadian Mountain & Trail Running Championships and the 2024 Canadian Trail Running Championship for 50 km and 50 miles. Results and an athlete guide are published for recent years, including 2025.

Races and course characteristics

The event offers multiple distances:

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

The 50 mile course features over 90% singletrack and more than 11,000 ft of climbing and descent. Courses run through mountain terrain in Western Canada and include views across glaciated, snow-capped peaks near the Pacific Ocean. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Squamish

Race information

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