Whistler 50 Ultra

Whistler, Canada • 3 Oct 2026

Event overview

The Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra is presented by BC Athletics and takes place in Whistler, British Columbia over the weekend of October 3–4, 2026. The event offers a solo ultra and team relays. The solo race is 50 km, run as five 10 km loops. Relay teams contest 50 miles split among team members. The event acknowledges that it takes place on the shared unceded territory of the Squamish Nation and the Lil’wat Nation.

Race formats, logistics and policies

Solo ultra entrants must complete the 50 km in under 9 hours 30 minutes. Relay options include teams of eight, where each member runs one 10 km loop, and teams of four, where each member runs two consecutive 10 km loops (20 km each). Packet pickup is scheduled in Burnaby and in Whistler in the days before the event. There are no general refunds from BC Athletics; refunds are available only through the optional Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection purchased at registration. Entries may be transferred to another person for a $10 transfer fee if completed by September 30. BC Athletics may cancel or change the route for safety or other reasons; in some cancellation cases entries will be deferred to a future edition rather than refunded. The event lists fundraising activity for the Whistler Food Bank. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
Team Relay 50 Miles (team of 4)
50 mi
Team Relay 50 Miles (team of 8)
50 km
Ultra 50km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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