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Running in Whistler

Whistler offers something for every runner – whether you're logging casual kilometres, training at altitude, or chasing your next finish line. Explore scenic paved paths like the Valley Trail or head off-road on mountain singletrack made for trail and ultra runners. With races, relays, triathlons, and endurance events happening year-round, Whistler is where your run meets real adventure.

Upcoming Running & Fitness Events in Whistler

August 30

5 Peaks Trail Running Series

Location: Blackcomb Mountain

September 13 - September 14

Whistler X Tri

Location: Lost Lake Park

September 20

Brandywine Boogie Trail Run

Location: Bayly Park | Time: 8:30 AM

September 27 - September 28

Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB

Location: Various Locations

The UTMB World Series returns to Canada in 2025. For its second year, there will be four race distances of 10km, 25km, 50km, and 100km taking trail runners on a journey that highlights the best of Whistler and its surrounding trails. 

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October 4

Butterfly Run Whistler

Location: Myrtle Phillip School | Time: 9 AM - 12 PM

Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra

Location: Whistler Valley Trail

Participate or cheer on athletes at this fun, athletic event that is open to everyone, with distances ranging from 10 KM to 50 KM. From first-time relay participants to experienced ultra-marathoners, there’s something for runners of all abilities, with both competitive and recreational categories. The course is centered around Whistler Olympic Plaza and Whistler’s incredible Lost Lake trails. 

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October 12

Whistler Turkey Trot

Location: PassivHaus | Time: 9 AM

Events, Insights & Inspiration for Runners

Fuel your next move. Stories, events and ideas to keep the stoke alive on and off the trail.


Suggested Beginner & Intermediate Running Trails

The 40-kilometre paved multi-use Valley Trail extends from one end of Whistler to the other. You can choose sections of the path to create the perfect length run. View Map

Lost Lake Park offers plush gravel trails as well as wooded nature trails. Lost Lake Loop is 1.8 kilometres heading east around the lake. The trail is lit at night. The full loop trail is 4 kilometres. View Map

Whistler Interpretive Forest across from Function Junction at the south end of Whistler provides a network of trails that alternate between gravel and dirt. View Map

Several single-track trails that are great for running include Emerald Forest, Cut Yer Bars, Rainbow-Sproat Flank Trail, and Green Lake Loop. View Trails Database

Suggested Advanced Running Trails

Comfortably Numb is a 26-kilometre run from Wedgemount to Lost Lake, with elevations of more that 1,000 metres. View Trails Database

Take the Whistler Village Gondola up to the Roundhouse Lodge to access the Singing Pass trail and make your way back down to the valley. If you prefer to not take the gondola, you may access the trail from the Village and run up to the Roundhouse Lodge. This stunning and challenging run is 24 kilometres long. View Alpine Hiking Map

The Sea to Sky Trail is a 190-kilometre journey that begins at the windswept Squamish waterfront and traverses all the way to Pemberton and beyond. View Sea to Sky Trail Guide

Running in Winter

In winter, Whistler receives snow to the valley floor which covers the singletrack and the Valley Trail. Some sections of the Valley Trail are plowed and are suitable for running, with proper preparation.

Check the weather conditions before starting, and be sure that you are prepared to deal with snow- and ice-covered surfaces on your run. Winter running shoes or traction control devices are highly recommended.

Other options for getting a good workout in the winter include using the indoor gyms and swimming pools, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing.


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