Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra

Name: Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra
Start: 2020-10-17
End: 2020-10-17
Location: Whistler, BC

October 16, 2021

The Whistler 50 is open to all runners, with distances ranging from 10K to 50K. From first-time relay participants to experienced ultra-marathoners, there’s something for runners of all abilities. Teams can be made up of 4 or 8 people, with both competitive and recreational categories.

2021 Course Details

The course is centred around the beautiful trails at Lost Lake Park. The exchange point is at the Start/Finish Line in Whistler Village. While your teammate is running, you can stroll through the Village and pick up a coffee or hang out in the beer garden to cheer them on.

The 50-mile (80-kilometre) relay course consists of 8 loops of 10 kilometres. The 8-person relay runs 10K loops while the 4-person relays alternate 20K loops. The 50 mile total distance will be certified. Solo ultra runners run 5 laps of 10K for a total of 50K.

2021 Event Schedule

Friday, October 15

5 - 8:30 PM Packet Pickup at Whistler Olympic Plaza

Saturday, October 16

7:30 AM Relay Race Starts
7:45 AM Ultra Race Starts
11:30 AM First Ultra Finisher expected, Whistler Olympic Plaza
12 PM Finish Line Pizza & Beer Garden opens!
12:15 PM First Relay Team Finisher expected, Whistler Olympic Plaza
3 PM Ultra Runner cut-off (may not start final loop), Whistler Olympic Plaza
3:45 PM Force Start for Final Leg, Whistler Olympic Plaza
4 PM Awards Ceremony
5 PM Course Closed

*Schedule subject to change.

There’s plenty happening in Whistler around the race weekend, come early or stay late and enjoy fall in the mountains. More events will be added as the date draws closer.