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.

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Suggested Beginner & Intermediate Running Trails

The 40-kilometre paved multi-use Valley Trail extends from one end of Whistler to the other. You can shoose sections of the path to create the 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 km going east around the lake. The trail is lit at night. The full loop trail is 4 km. 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 km 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.

Training

There are many gyms and fitness facilities in Whistler where you can train indoors if you need a quick work-out or prefer to stay dry on wet or snowy days.


Local Running Clubs and Guided Runs

The following retail locations occasionally offer seasonal road and trail running events plus clinics and interval training for specific races. Please contact them directly for more information.

Store Name Contact
Helly Hansen Contact
Lululemon Contact
The North Face Contact

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