Ultra Running Hub Whistler, BC, Canada · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB - 50K
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1279 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 360 | Nicholas Handel · 04:48:52 | Frederica Blouin-Comeau · 05:44:50 |
| 2024 | 47km | 230 | Michael Cade · 04:20:50 | Katie Morgan · 05:20:09 |
The field grew 57% between 2024 (230) and 2025 (360). 22% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,950 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 59 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,950 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB - 50K is a fixed-distance trail race that took place in Whistler, BC, Canada, in September. With 2950 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers, runners faced a challenging 59 meters of climb per kilometer.
The 13-hour time limit allowed for a 15.6 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which was more generous than 82% of 50k cut-offs, while being tighter than 18%. The most recent edition in 2025 saw 360 finishers, making its field bigger than 96% of 50k fields and smaller than 4%. The race has been held 2 times since its first year in 2024.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.