Trail · 100K

Whistler by UTMB

· starts 6:00 AM
Whistler, BC, Canada

UTMB Direct 3WSER Qualifier3 UTMB Running Stones

Whistler by UTMB is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The next edition is on Saturday, August 7, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 14,764 ft (4,500 m); measured from its course file, it's 19,039 ft (5,803 m). It starts at 2,155 ft (657 m) above sea level. Its high point is 7,088 ft (2,160 m). The course runs point to point. It's a UTMB World Series Event, whose top three men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals and a Western States 100 qualifier. Finishers earn 3 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery. Registration is open to all; registration opened on August 22, 2026. The field is about 250 runners.

There are 9 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Canada. Whistler by UTMB climbs about 238 ft a mile (45 m per km), near the middle of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.

63miDistance
14,764ftClimbing
250runnersField
76°Flow 56°FTypical race day

The course

63miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
19,039ftMeasured climb
19,065ftDescent
7,088ftHigh point
1,969ftLow point

Questions about Whistler by UTMB

When is Whistler by UTMB 2027?

Whistler by UTMB 2027 is on Saturday, August 7, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM local time.

Where is Whistler by UTMB?

Whistler by UTMB is held in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.

How long is Whistler by UTMB?

Whistler by UTMB is 62 miles (100 km); its course file measures 63 miles.

How much elevation gain does Whistler by UTMB have?

Whistler by UTMB has 14,764 ft (4,500 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is Whistler by UTMB a Western States qualifier?

Yes. Whistler by UTMB is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.

How do you get into Whistler by UTMB?

Whistler by UTMB has open registration. Registration opened on August 22, 2026.

What is the weather usually like at Whistler by UTMB?

Around Whistler by UTMB's date, the day's high is typically about 76°F (25°C) and the low about 56°F (13°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Whistler by UTMB elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Whistler by UTMB's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Whistler by UTMB?

Whistler by UTMB climbs about 238 ft a mile (45 m per km), near the middle of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.

What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in Canada?

Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Canada include Caledon Crusher (April 10, 2027), Sulphur Springs (May 29, 2027) and Sulphur Springs (May 29, 2027).

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