50K
The Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB 50K course offers a variety of terrain, challenge, and beauty. Hitting many of the highlights of the 100K course, this route will keep you in awe every step of the way.
Race Category
Running Stones
Finals Access
Course Description
Our 50k runners will begin their day in Creekside Plaza, before heading out to the Middle of Nowhere Aid Station and completing a 7 km loop with 300 m of gain. Leaving the Middle of Nowhere a second time, runners will begin their journey up to Whistler Summit at just over 2,100 m, where they are greeted with some of the best panoramic views the course has to offer. In addition to the views, runners will be treated to a full service Aid Station at the summit.
After a much needed resupply , runners will make their way to the Roundhouse Aid Station, wrapping around Piccolo Summit, gifted with more spectacular views. Leaving the Roundhouse Aid Station, runners will complete a short 3.6 km loop around the breathtaking Harmony Lake.
Descending out of the alpine, runners will pass through a second Hydration Station at Pony Club before making their final long descent to Creekside Plaza for a much deserved finish, celebration and rest!
Please note that a portion of the course runs through the Whistler Blackcomb Bike Park. Please avoid running through the bike park during its operating hours. Additionally, please be respectful of the bike park rules and riders. To familiarize yourself with the rules and hours of operations, visit the Bike Park Website here.
Mandatory Gear
- Mobile / Cell phone (smartphone strongly recommended)
- Mobile / Cell phone with international roaming that works in the United States of America
- Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers
- Personal collapsible cup (15 cl / 5 oz minimum)
- Minimum water supply of 1 liter
- Food reserve. (Recommendation of 800 kcal: 2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65 g)
Should the race management team add onto the mandatory gear due to weather conditions, please reference the cold and hot weather kits outlined in the Race Regulations Guide. You will be notified via email if either kit is required during race week. Runners are expected to pack both kits for race weekend in the event one of these kits needs to be implemented.
