Whistler 50 Ultra

Whistler, Canada • 3 Oct 2026

Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra 2026

BC Athletics presents the 16th annual Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra at Whistler Olympic Plaza, Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, on October 3, 2026. The event includes solo and relay formats centered on the race site.

Available race formats:

  • 50 km solo: five 10 km loops, must be completed in under 9 hours 30 minutes.
  • 50 miles relay team of eight: each member runs one 10 km loop.
  • 50 miles relay team of four: each member runs two consecutive 10 km loops.

Packet pickup is scheduled on October 1 and October 2 at designated locations. BC Athletics does not offer refunds except for participants who purchased Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection during registration. Entries can be transferred to another person for a CA$10.00 fee if completed by September 30 and must remain in the same sub-event.

BC Athletics may cancel the event or change the route on short notice due to fire bans, air quality, weather, wildlife, pandemic, construction, Acts of God, or other safety concerns without reimbursement. If the organizer cancels the event, entries may be transferred to the next available date if cancellation occurs more than two months prior; cancellations within two months may receive a deferred credit of reduced value. The event includes fundraising activity, with the Whistler Food Bank listed as a fundraising organization. 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.
Trail runs nearby

Multi-distance trail event in Squamish, BC on August 15 and 16, 2026, featuring 23 km, 50 km, 50 mile and combined options, with the 50 mile course listed as over 85% singletrack and 11,000 feet of climbing.

Two days of mountain trail running around Whistler Blackcomb, with four race distances, alpine views and lakes. The event takes place on the shared territory of the Lil’wat and Squamish Peoples.

Trail races on Blackcomb Mountain combine gondola access with alpine meadows, lakes and boulder fields. Distances range from 1 km kids runs to a 12.5 km Grit course and a non competitive hiking division with on course support.

A trail running event at Smoke Bluffs Park in Squamish on September 5, 2026, offering 3 hour timed formats, a single lap Coffee Run, and a 1 km Little Lapper for children.

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