50K
The Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB 50K course offers a variety of terrain, challenge, and beauty. Hitting many of the highlights of the 70K course, this route will keep you in awe every step of the way.
Course Description
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Our 50k runners will begin their day in Creekside Plaza, knocking out the biggest climb out of the day, a 4,500' ascent up Whistler Mountain to the first Aid Station at Roundhouse. Leaving Roundhouse, runners will experience some of the most scenic views on the Harmony Lake Loop, before returning to Roundhouse for a second time.
After a resupply at Roundhouse at mile 11.5, runners will make their way to our Whistler Summit Aid Station, wrapping around Piccolo Summit, gifted with more spectacular views. Runners will climb about 2,400' on their journey up to Whistler Summit for another well deserved pit-stop.
Finally Whistler Summit Aid Station, runners are ready to start their descent off Whistler Mountain to the Middle of Nowhere Aid Station before making a 4.3 mile loop back to the same location and final Aid Station on the course. Leaving Middle of Nowhere - 2, runners will make their final descent to Creekside Plaza for a much deserved finish, celebration and rest!
Mandatory Gear
- Minimum water supply: 1 liter of hydration capacity
- Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain
- Reusable cup
Recommended Gear
- Running pack (vest, belt or pack) for carrying supplies for the duration of the race
- Mobile/Cell phone with international roaming that works in Canada
- Race Management emergency phone number is on back of bib
- One (1) working headlamp with spare cells/batteries
- Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for the main light
- Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum / 55 inches x 80 inches
- Hat
- Additional Nutrition recommendation: 800 kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars)
- Extra base layer
- ID – passport/ID card
