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Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra

Name: Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Whistler, BC

October 4, 2025

The Whistler 50 is open to all runners and features a 50-mile (80k) team relay and 50k solo ultra course centred on the beautiful trails at Lost Lake Park. Teams may be made up of 4 or 8 people, with both competitive and recreational runners taking part, some striving for awards, others out for a day of team bonding. The day culminates with a post-run party in iconic Whistler Olympic Plaza.

2025 Event Information and Schedule

Experience the beauty of Whistler and the fun of this epic weekend event. Registration is available at raceroster.com.

Course Details

The course loops around Lost Lake Park and through Whistler Olympic Plaza. The exchange point is at the Start/Finish Line at Whistler Olympic Plaza. 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 has participants run a 10K loop each, while the 4-person relays run 20K legs (two loops). The solo ultra is beginner-friendly, with five, 10k loops of the Whistler Valley Trail, multiple support points, and the security blanket of being within reach of civilization for your first Ultra. View Course Map

Post-Race Party

Time: 12 – 5 PM
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Description: Join the Finish Line Party for food and drinks under the sheltered Pavilion! Participants receive a token for food and drink with more available for purchase.

Awards Ceremony

Time: 4 PM
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Description: Gather in the Plaza for the official awards ceremony.

Event Schedule

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Time	Event	Location
12 - 7 PM	Race Package Pickup	FitFirst Footwear, 3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby

Friday, October 3, 2025

Time	Event	Location
5 - 8:30 PM	Race Package Pickup	Whistler Olympic Plaza

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Time	Event	Location
7:30 AM	Relay Race Starts	Whistler Olympic Plaza
7:45 AM	Ultra Race Starts	Whistler Olympic Plaza
11:30 AM	First Ultra Finisher Expected	Whistler Olympic Plaza
12 PM	Finish Line Post Race Party Open!	Whistler Olympic Plaza
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	Whistler Olympic Plaza
5 PM	Course Closed	Whistler Olympic Plaza

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Time	Event	Location
9 AM	Shakeout Run with Kevin O’Connor from BC Athletics	Whistler Olympic Plaza

*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.

June 14 - October 13

Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault

Location: Audain Art Museum

This landmark exhibition features rarely seen drawings from the National Gallery of Canada’s renowned Prints and Drawings collection. Established in 1921 as the first of its kind in Canada, it spans the 15th to 20th centuries and highlights masterpieces by Edgar Degas, Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky, Pablo Picasso, alongside newly acquired and never-before-displayed works.

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September 14 - November 30

Whistler Public Library: RMOW's 50th Anniversary

Location: Whistler Public Library | Time: TBD

October 3

Whistler Wine Walk

Location: Various Art Galleries | Time: TBA

The Whistler Wine Walk is back this fall with guided walking tours of Whistler’s bustling art gallery scene. Each week, experience Whistler’s galleries in a fun and unique way, with local, regional and international artists. Enjoy a variety of interactive art experiences while sipping on wine at each stop.

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Fairmont Friday

Location: Mallard Lounge | Time: 5 - 7 PM

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 5

Whistler Farmers' Market

Location: Upper Village Stroll | Time: 11 AM - 4 PM

A feast for your senses, the Whistler Farmers' Market features local produce, tasty food, local artisans, live entertainment and family activities. Markets happen every Sunday until Thanksgiving on October 13, with the addition of Saturday markets on June 28, August 2, August 30 and October 11.

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October 4, 2025