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Whistler Half Marathon

Basic Listing
  1. Coast Mountain Trail Running
  2. 2026 Edition

A temperate rainforest trail adventure through Lost Lake Park in the heart of Whistler

Directions
This event took place on June 06, 2026

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All trail races in British Columbia→
June 06, 2026
Saturday 7:45am PDT start
Whistler, BC
Canada
21.1 km
Loop Course
216 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Beginner Friendly
Suitable for first-timers
Links
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2011
Established

What Makes It Great

The Whistler Half Marathon winds 21.1 kilometres through the heart of Lost Lake Park, delivering one of the most scenic trail running experiences in British Columbia. The course is 75% smooth gravel trail and 25% paved valley trail, threading through old-growth temperate rainforest, past Lost Lake, and along the Cheakamus River with glacier-capped Coast Mountains looming overhead. The terrain is non-technical and accessible to a wide range of runners, though the mountain setting and June weather keep things interesting. The race draws over 1,500 participants annually from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and routinely sells out well in advance.

Difficulty

Entry-Level
2/10

Suitable for first-timers

Variable Weather
Sun Exposure

Race Highlights

Old-growth rainforest setting
Course winds through Lost Lake Park's temperate rainforest with views of glacier-capped Coast Mountains
Iconic Whistler backdrop
Runs past Lost Lake, along the Cheakamus River, and through Whistler Village's world-famous mountain landscape
Consistently sold out
Annual sell-out event drawing 1,500+ runners from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond since 2011
15+ years of tradition
Founded in 2011 by Dave Clark, the event has grown from a small local race to a signature BC trail running weekend
Destination race weekend
A full weekend festival including group runs, films, live music, and a vibrant awards ceremony

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
Locally designed artistic finisher medals created annually by Whistler-based artist Dave Petko

Whistler Half Marathon

Whistler, BC, CanadaJune 06, 2026

June 06, 2026
Course map for Whistler Half Marathon
DistDistance21.1 km
GainElevation Gain216 m
LimitCutoff4.5 h
Variable WeatherSun Exposure

Entry Timeline

Race DayJune 06, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Terrain

Surface Types
Gravel Road75%
Pavement25%
21.1 km
Distance
Loop
Route
4h30m
Cutoff Time
690 m
Average Elevation
216 m
Total Ascent
216 m
Total Descent
738 m
High Point
634 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start
Start
0.0669 m
Lost Lake
Aid Station
2.3693 m
Old Mill Road
Aid Station
8.0695 m
Hydro Hill
Aid Station
9.6684 m
Aid Station
Aid Station
14.0699 m
Aid Station
Aid Station
16.3684 m
Mons Rd
Aid Station
18.6649 m
Finish
Finish
21.1667 m

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Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

No Crew Allowed
Weather
Rapid Weather Changes

June weather in Whistler can shift quickly — expect anything from warm sunshine to cool rain within a single morning

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Featured Videos

Running the Whistler Half Marathon | 2018 Recap Video
Running the Whistler Half Marathon | 2018 Recap Video
2018
Whistler Half Marathon
Whistler Half Marathon
2021

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