ABOUT THE RACE

Enjoy courses that run from the deep evergreen forest, past stunning mountain lakes, to high alpine vistas. Each course will take you on a journey to show off the best of Whistler and its surrounding trails. The courses offer beauty, challenge, and varied terrain.

Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB is hosted in the world-class ski resort town of Whistler, BC. Once you arrive in Whistler, you will have everything you need for race weekend. Runners will not only enjoy the stunning trails throughout the area, but within the resort you will find your accommodations, food, and activities for you and your support crew.

Tap into your inner strength as you conquer the Coast Mountain Range. Take on the varied terrain and soak in the reward of high alpine meadows, mountaintop views, and the satisfaction of crossing the finish line.

The artwork was created by Chief Ray of the Squamish Nation. It was adapted to fit within the confines of the logo in collaboration with him, and you will see his signature featured on the side of the mountain range within the logo. Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB has purchased the original artwork by Chief Ray, and it continues to hang in the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC).

“In Whistler, Black Tusk is the perch of the Thunderbird. The Thunderbird was created to bring balance to the world and is the messenger of the Creator, a symbol of peace, power and unity. The moon is the one who brings light to the worlds when it’s dark, he is the grandfather who brings us calmness.”

Learn more about Chief Ray and his work below.

Through UTMB Cares, we have set out to achieve something extraordinary by caring for the amazing environments that host our trail events. UTMB Cares is a program of The IRONMAN Foundation. Since 2003, over $55 million has been provided through IRONMAN and IRONMAN Foundation charitable giveback programs to more than 10,000 local, regional, national, and global nonprofit initiatives. Including $50,000 in grant funding for clean-up and restoration efforts of the Western States Trail, enjoyed by The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB®️ runners, in partnership with Western States Endurance Run and The Tevis Cup. Together, we are on a quest to engage our community and care for our race surroundings through grant funding and volunteerism efforts.