Whistler, BC, Canada · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Ultra Trail Whistler by UTMB - 50K

28 days to go

50 km Distance

2,950 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 59 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 13 hours 15:36 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 80% of 50K races. Measured against 972 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~360 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

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.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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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.