Whistler 50 Ultra
Event overview
The Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra is organized by BC Athletics and takes place in Whistler, British Columbia, at Whistler Olympic Plaza and nearby routes. The 2025 event is the 15th annual edition and is held on the weekend of October 4–5, 2025. The event takes place on the shared unceded territory of the Squamish Nation and the Lil’wat Nation.
Distances
- 50 miles - relay for teams of 4 or 8
- 50 km - solo ultra, run as five 10 km loops
Format, registration and policies
Relay teams can be composed of four or eight members; in the team of eight each member runs one 10 km loop, in the team of four each member runs two consecutive 10 km loops. The solo 50 km is run as five 10 km laps and must be completed within 9 hours and 30 minutes. Packet pickup is available in Burnaby on October 2 and at Whistler Olympic Plaza on October 3. Registration opens September 15 and runs through October 3, 2025; listed entry fees include amounts for each category. There are no general refunds from the organizer; refunds are only available through the optional Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection selected at registration. Entries may be transferred to another person for a $10 fee if completed by September 30. The organizer may cancel or change the route for safety or other reasons, in which case refund rules and deferral policies apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.