Whistler Blackcomb, BC - August 30th

Race Distances & Maps:

Click on the links below for maps, elevation gain and loss, and aid station locations.

Kid's Run - 1 km

Kid's Run 3 km

Sport - 7 km

Enduro - 11 km

Grit - 14 km

*Race distances and maps are subject to change based on trail conditions up to the day of the race.

Join our regional Facebook group to ask any questions that you might have prior to race day.

Tentative Event Schedule:

Friday, August 29th

• 2:00 p.m. - Packet Pick Up: Capra Running in Squamish - 4-40437 Tantalus Rd, Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0

• 7:00 p.m. - Packet Pick Up Ends

Saturday, August 30th

• 8:00 a.m. - Onsite Packet Pick Up Begins: Next to the Blackcomb Gondola in the Upper Village

• 9:00 a.m. - Racers & Spectators start to upload on the Blackcomb Gondola

• 10:00 a.m. - Onsite Packet Pick Up Ends

• 10:00 a.m. - Grit Course Start

• 10:05 a.m. - Enduro Hikers Start**

• 10:10 a.m. - Sport Hikers Start**

• 10:15 a.m. - 3K Kid's Run Start

• 10:15 a.m. - Racers & Spectators Gondola upload ends.

• 10:45 a.m. - 1K Kid's Run Start

• 11:00 a.m. - Sport and Enduro Course Start

• 11:30 a.m. - Post race food & beverage available in race compound.

• 1:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony - in Race Compound (or Rendezvous Lodge if weather doesn't cooperate).

* Event schedule (particularly awards) subject to change up to day of race.

** The Hiker option is intended for those who plan to hike the entire Sport or Enduro course. It is not an early start for those who plan to run any portion of the Sport or Enduro courses.

Important Information:

Race Contact: info@5peaks.com

Volunteering: Are you interested in volunteering at this event? Click HERE to sign up.

If you have any questions about volunteering with this event, please contact: Annie @ bcvolunteers@5peaks.com

Gondola Tickets: All race participants and spectators must take the gondola to the start. Gondola tickets will be sold separately and are not included with the purchase of an individual race. For those with a 5 Peaks BC series passes, gondola tickets are included.

Hikers: Hikers! This group is for those who want to participate without the time stress! Lead by two different pace leaders, this non-competitive division will start 1hour early and allow participants to walk/hike the entire course with our designated leaders and without fear of cut offs or time pressure. The Spirit of the hiking division is to include those that enjoy the scenic and supported experience of the event to walk or hike ( no running ) without the worry of cut-offs. ***THIS IS NOT AN EARLY START FOR RUNNERS*** Having Hikers finish before the regular running participants creates a logistical nightmare for our timers so PLEASE observe this rule so we can continue to welcome this division!

Though the hiker division does not have a podium ALL participants are entered into the draw prizing and encouraged to join for games and raffles! 

 If you have any questions or concerns about this group or the historical finishing times of the event please reach out to info@5peaks.com and we will be happy to help get you into the best category for you!

Safety: In the interest of racer safety and because of the size of our attendance and the technicality of our course, please do not bring the following on the race course:

• No dogs

• No headphones

• No strollers, baby joggers, or baby carriers / backpacks for carrying children

• No nordic walking poles

Washrooms: At Rendezvous Lodge... visit them before proceeding to Start / Finish line.

Spectators: Spectators Welcome...best viewing from start/finish area

Parking: Plenty of parking.

Awards & Prizes: All finishers of the 3K, Sport, Enduro, and Grit events will be awarded with a finisher swag item. Finisher medals can be pre-purchased through Race Roster or on site while supplies last. Awards ceremony will be held once results are compiled following the completion of all competitors. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each gender in each age category in each distance category, as well as the top three male and female finishers overall. All awards must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed.

Medals: We recognize the importance of memorializing one’s efforts and we’d like to offer each member of our community the opportunity to celebrate their achievements with sustainably sourced wooden medals made in Canada. The cording, the wood and the paint used to create these medals are all proudly sourced by Canadian small businesses. These medals will be available for pre-purchase through Race Roster for $10 or $15 on race day.

You can customize your medal by adding a race venue charm, distance charm, or both. Medals and charms will vary from event to event. To pre-purchase your medal, please click on the Race Roster Event Store button below, add the medal to your cart, and complete your payment. The medals are 3” tall by 2.95” wide and 100% baltic birch.  Medals are $10 through Race Roster or $15 on race day. Customized charms are $1 per charm, all subject to availability.

We are proudly a cup-free event: All of our events are cup free. This means that there will not be cups at the start or finish line or at any of the aid stations on course. Water and electrolyte drink will be available at the start and finish line and at one or more aid stations throughout the race (varies by venue). If you plan to be out for longer than an hour, please carry a receptacle for drinking and transporting liquid, calories and electrolytes.

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