Runners will begin their day in Creekside Plaza, starting a short ascent up Whistler Mountain before making their way over to Whistler Village. After leaving the first Aid Station at Uphill Prep, runners will make their first significant ascent up Blackcomb Mountain, summiting at the second Aid Station, Rendezvous. Leaving the Rendezvous Aid Station, the 50k runners will make their long descent off Blackcomb Mountain back down to Uphill Prep.

Leaving Uphill Prep - 2, runners will start their journey to the summit of Whistler Mountain via the historic Singing Pass Trail. Runners leaving the Fitzsimmons Hydration Station are required to top off their water, electrolytes and nutrition before continuing to the summit of Whistler via Singing Pass with some of the most scenic sections of the course. After the long ascent, runners will find themselves at the Piccolo Summit Hydration Station to resupply before making their final ascent to Whistler Summit.

Finally at the Whistler Summit Aid Station, runners are greeted with some of the most breathtaking panoramic views and have reached the highest point on the course at 7,100'. After stocking up on supplies, runners will start to make their descent off Whistler Mountain to the Middle of Nowhere Aid Station, the final Aid Station on the course. Leaving Middle of Nowhere, 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

Learn more about each Aid Station, elevation gain and loss, cut-off times, and where drop bags and crew are allowed on course.