Whistler Half Marathon Presented by Smartwool
May 31 – June 2, 2024
The Whistler Half Marathon is one of Canada's most scenic run courses that's immersed in nature. Accessible to all runners, choose from the 21K half marathon, or 30K, 10K and 5K courses, all with inclusive race divisions. Centred around the beautiful trails at Lost Lake Park and culminating at Whistler Olympic Plaza, the event offers seminars, a kids run and athlete celebration.
The Whistler Half Marathon has concluded for 2024. Please check back for information on the 2025 event.
Here's a look at what happened for the 2023 event. Please check back in Spring 2025 for an updated schedule.
2024 Event Schedule
Friday, May 31, 2024
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 1 – 9 PM |
Race Package Pickup |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 4 PM |
Seminar
Course Orientation with Race Director, Dave |
Whistler Olympic Plaza at course maps |
| 8 PM |
Seminar
Course Orientation with Race Director, Dave |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
Saturday, June 1, 2024
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 7:10 AM |
Half Marathon Walkers Start |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 7:30 AM |
10K (Wave 1) Start |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 7:35 AM |
10K (Wave 2) Start |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 7:45 AM |
Half Marathon (Wave 1) and 30K Start |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 7:50 AM |
Half Marathon (Wave 2) Start |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 8 AM |
5K Start |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 8:15 AM |
Athlete Post Race Food Available |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 10:30 AM |
Whistler Kids Run Start |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 10:45 AM |
Athlete Celebration, presented by BlueShore Financial |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 9 – 11 PM |
Daniel Wesley Band, presented by Whistler Half Marathon & Watermark Communications |
Garibaldi Lift Co. |
Sunday, June 2, 2024
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 9 AM |
RecoveRun |
Smartwool Store, Whistler Village |
*Schedule subject to change.
Plan Your Run
2024 Course Details
The 21K half marathon course is an all-trail course comprised of 75% smooth, non-technical gravel trail ranging in width from 5 to 1.5 metres as it twists and turns. The remainder is on Whistler's paved Valley Trail. Plan to pass one step at a time through the temperate rainforest, around the lake, along the river, in the shadows of glacier capped mountains. View Trailforks Course Map
The 30K Lost Lake Challenge course consists of of 85% smooth, non-technical gravel trail ranging in width from 5 to 1.5 metres as it twists and turns. The remainder is on Whistler's paved Valley Trail. View Trailforks Course Map
The 10K course is an an amazing adventure through the very best that Lost Lake Park has to offer. The all-trail course comprised of 67% smooth, non-technical gravel trail ranging in width from 5 to 1.5 metres as it twists and turns. The remainder is on Whistler's paved Valley Trail. View Trailforks Course Map
The 5K course is perfect for runners aged 10 - 99, whether you're a competitive runner, new runner, a youth, or anyone just looking to add to a healthy lifestyle. An amazing adventure through the very best that Lost Lake Park has to offer, the all-trail course is comprised of 50% smooth, non-technical gravel trail ranging in width from 5 to 1.5 metres as it twists and turns. The remainder is on Whistler's paved Valley Trail. View Trailforks Course Map