Whistler 50 Ultra
Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra
Presented by BC Athletics, the event takes place at Whistler Olympic Plaza, Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia. This is the 16th annual Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra and combines an individual ultra with team relay options on the same course.
The event includes the following distances:
- 50 km solo Ultra : 5 x 10 km
- 50 miles relay : teams of 4 or 8
The solo 50 km is described as a beginners ultra. Solo runners complete five 10 km loops and are never more than 5 km from the race site. The solo must be finished in under 9 hours and 30 minutes.
In the relay, an eight-person team completes the 50 miles with each member running one 10 km loop. A four-person team runs two consecutive 10 km loops each, for 20 km per runner.
Packet pickup is scheduled at two locations on October 1 and October 2, including Fit First Footwear in Burnaby and at Whistler Olympic Plaza. Registration fees vary by registration period and Race Roster now displays processing fees upfront; GST may apply. BC Athletics does not offer refunds except for entries that purchased Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection. Entries can be transferred to another person for a $10 transfer fee if completed by September 30 and must remain in the same sub-event. If BC Athletics cancels or changes the route for safety or other reasons, there is no reimbursement; options for transfer or deferral credits depend on the timing of cancellation.
Fundraising support is listed for the Whistler Food Bank. The event is held on the shared, unceded territory of the Squamish Nation and the Lil’wat Nation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.