UTMB World Series Heads to Canada in 2024

“We are thrilled to serve as co-host of the Canadian stop on the UTMB World Series circuit,” said Whistler Blackcomb Chief Operating Officer Belinda Trembath. “The world’s best trail runners will get to experience the natural beauty, stunning mountain views and world-class terrain of the unceded territories of the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation – something our community is fortunate to be able to do every single day.”

Across three distances, the event challenges runners to tap into their inner strength to conquer the Fitzsimmons Mountain Range. The 100K packs nearly 16,273 feet of elevation gain while the 50K course will test runners’ endurance as they take on over 11,020 feet of elevation. The 25km will offer 5,036 feet of elevation with each race through evergreen forest, mountain lakes and high alpine vistas.

“I am excited to welcome runners from around the world to experience the playground that is Whistler Blackcomb and the Sea-to-Sky trail network,” Race Director Christine Cogger said. “We are grateful for the Lil’wat and Squamish People’s collaboration and use of their beautiful land, and we hope our runners appreciate it as much as we do.”