Whistler 50 Ultra
Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra
Presented by BC Athletics, the event takes place at Whistler Olympic Plaza on Blackcomb Way in Whistler, British Columbia. This is the 16th annual Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra.
The event offers two main options:
- 50 miles relay: teams of 4 or 8, participants run 10 km loops.
- 50 km solo: five 10 km laps around the race site.
The solo 50 km is described as a beginners' ultra; runners complete five 10 km laps and are never more than 5 km from the race site. In the team relay, an eight-person team completes the 50 miles with each member running one 10 km loop; a four-person team completes the distance with each member running two consecutive 10 km loops.
Packet pickup occurs on October 1 and October 2 at designated locations in Burnaby and Whistler. Registration fees vary by period; Race Roster now displays processing fees upfront and GST may apply separately.
Cancellation and transfer policies are stated: BC Athletics does not offer refunds except for those who purchased Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection. Entries can be transferred to another person for a CA$10.00 fee; transfers must be completed by September 30 and remain within the same sub-event. The organizer may cancel or change the route for reasons such as fire bans, air quality, weather, wildlife, safety, or other unforeseen circumstances with no reimbursement; credits or deferrals may be offered depending on timing.
The event acknowledges the shared unceded territory of the Squamish Nation and the Lil'wat Nation and notes support from the Resort Municipality of Whistler. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.