Survival of the Fittest
Event
Survival of the Fittest is a trail race held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Capilano University (formerly Quest) campus in Squamish, BC. Distances offered are:
- 18 km
- 35 km
- Kids Race (about 1 km, typically for ages 3–10; not timed and non-competitive)
Registration opens December 5, 2025 at 7:00 am PST. Entry includes a $5 donation to Squamish Search & Rescue, one tree planted per entry, professional chip timing, and post-race items such as sushi and a massage. Race caps and fees are listed for each distance.
Course and logistics
Both adult courses are out-and-back/loop formats from the Capilano University lands and include named local trails and two bridge crossings. The 18 km course has about 1050 m ascent and 1050 m descent. The 35 km course has about 1650 m ascent and 1650 m descent. Aid station placement:
- 18 km: one aid station at 9 km
- 35 km: aid stations at 5 km, 17 km (same location visited twice), and 28 km
Aid stations are off-limits to crew and spectators. The event is cup-free; participants must carry their own cup. Trekking poles are not allowed in any distance. A bag-drop tent is provided at the start/finish but is not monitored. Time cutoffs are enforced as race-duration limits at specific aid stations and at the finish. The event acknowledges it takes place on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.