Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB

Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB

Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB takes place around Whistler Blackcomb, the ski resort that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The event runs across two days and offers four distance options on trails around the resort.

Courses move from deep evergreen forest past mountain lakes to high alpine vistas. Runners will encounter views of Black Tusk, alpine meadows and varied mountain terrain in the Coast Mountain Range. The resort area provides nearby accommodation, food and activities for competitors and their support crews.

Distances offered:

• 100 KM 5900 m+ elevation gain
• 50 KM 3720 m+ elevation gain
• 25 KM 1800 m+ elevation gain
• 12 KM 623 m+ elevation gain

The event acknowledges it takes place on the shared, unceded territory of the Lil’wat People, known as L̓il̓wat7úl, and the Squamish People, known as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh. The event logo uses artwork from the Squamish Nation and the original hangs in the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. UTMB Cares, a program of The IRONMAN Foundation, supports environmental care through grant funding and volunteer efforts and has provided over $55 million to nonprofit initiatives since 2003. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.