The Alpenglow 100

The Alpenglow 100 - Valemount, BC

The event takes place Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5, 2026 in Valemount, British Columbia. It offers multiple distances plus a kids race of about 1 km that is non timed and free; typical participants are aged 3 to 10. Participants are asked to allow 15 to 30 minutes for check-in and pre race activities.

Distances

• 38 km
• 65 km
• 100 km
• Kids ~1 km

Courses traverse high alpine terrain and include Mount McKirdy and Swift Mountain, with high points above 2300 m. Reported total ascent values are about 1700 m for the 38 km, 3300 m for the 65 km and 4800 m for the 100 km. The 38 km is described as a counterclockwise loop over McKirdy; the 65 km and 100 km include both Swift and McKirdy sections.

Aid station and drop bag access varies by distance: the 38 km has 3 aid stations and no drop bag access; the 65 km has 8 aid stations and one drop bag; the 100 km has 12 aid stations and two drop bags with multiple access points. Aid stations offer a range of food and drinks and overnight stations include at least one hot food option. The event is cupless; runners must bring a reusable cup for fluids, with disposable cups provided for hot items only.

Mandatory gear covers protection for alpine conditions, emergency blanket or bivy, whistle, water and food supplies, and a collapsible cup. Missing mandatory items results in a one hour time penalty. Poles are allowed. Package pickup and race headquarters are based in Valemount, and bus shuttles run from Valemount Community Hall to Whiskey Fill Farm; there is no parking at the start. Entries for 2026 are listed as sold out and included local donations, one tree planted per entry, race tees, finisher medals and chip timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.