We invite you to join us for our Virtual Race
Date: October 1-15 - you choose
Time: What best suits you
Course: You choose
Distances Offered: 30k, 21.1k, 10k, 5k, 1k
Athlete Instructions:
1) Register for the Virtual Race using the Register button above (registration will open summer 2021). You dont need to choose your distance when you register, you can make that decision closer to the date!
2) Between October 1-15, 2021 run your distance on the course of your choice and track your own time and distance (easiest to use an app like Runkeeper, Strava, Runtastic, etc)
3) Upload your results. (For more detailed instructions on uploading your results check out Race Rosters athlete instructions will be available closer to the time). Be sure to upload your results before midnight June 15th, paying special attention to making sure you choose the right distance!!
4) After the event has closed we will have some awesome door prizes to randomly draw from the athletes with uploaded times, keep an eye on your email in the week following to see if you have won anything!
Happy Running - Stay Safe
Date: October 1-15 - you choose
Time: What best suits you
Course: You choose
Distances Offered: 30k, 21.1k, 10k, 5k, 1k
Athlete Instructions:
1) Register for the Virtual Race using the Register button above (registration will open summer 2021). You dont need to choose your distance when you register, you can make that decision closer to the date!
2) Between October 1-15, 2021 run your distance on the course of your choice and track your own time and distance (easiest to use an app like Runkeeper, Strava, Runtastic, etc)
3) Upload your results. (For more detailed instructions on uploading your results check out Race Rosters athlete instructions will be available closer to the time). Be sure to upload your results before midnight June 15th, paying special attention to making sure you choose the right distance!!
4) After the event has closed we will have some awesome door prizes to randomly draw from the athletes with uploaded times, keep an eye on your email in the week following to see if you have won anything!
Happy Running - Stay Safe
2021 Virtual Race will take place October 1-15, 2021
Registration opens March 1
When quiting is not an option
Hi there,
Over the next few months I will be competing in a number of endurance races to raise funds and awareness for Crohn’s & Colitis Disease, Ostomy’s and Life after surgery. All of which are very close to me. This is why...
Andrea is a 37 year old professional who has been living with an ileostomy due to Ulcerative Colitis since 1996. She’s also an endurance athlete.
She was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the age of 20 in January 1994. In October 1996, at the age of just 23, she had surgery to remove her entire large colon and an ileostomy was created.
Shortly after her initial surgery, she was introduced into the world of triathlon. Her first, the Bob McIntosh memorial olympic distance in August 1998 brought the entire town of Squamish together. Her friends and family were all there to support her and it was a very emotional day. Thinking back, she laughs about swimming the entire 1.5km swim breast stroke, riding a 25 year old Fiori road bike and running in trail shoes. How things have changed!
Over the next few years Andrea completed four Ironman triathlon’s, four Test of Metal mountain bike races, the Gearjammer, three half Ironman triathlons, numerous other races and even day one of the Ultraman Canada three day triathlon. Her day one portion consisting of a 10km swim followed by a 145km bike, she finished in less than 10 hours. Now that she had been exposed to Ultraman, the thought of accomplishing that was very intriguing.
more of Andrea's story can be read here
Endurance events I’ll be participating in this year are:
April 1 – Pacific Populaire 103km bike - √Check 4 hours 26 minutes
May 1 – Vancouver Marathon 42.2km run
May 29 – Ironman Brazil 3.8km swim, 180.2km bike and a 42.2km run
June 4 – Whistler Half Marathon 21.km run benefitting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
July 30 to Aug 1 – Ultraman Canada, a 3 day 512km triathlon 10km swim, 418km bike and 84km run
September 10 – Whistler Gran Fondo 120km bike
Andrea - 2011 Registered Athlete
Vancouver, BC
Over the next few months I will be competing in a number of endurance races to raise funds and awareness for Crohn’s & Colitis Disease, Ostomy’s and Life after surgery. All of which are very close to me. This is why...
Andrea is a 37 year old professional who has been living with an ileostomy due to Ulcerative Colitis since 1996. She’s also an endurance athlete.
She was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the age of 20 in January 1994. In October 1996, at the age of just 23, she had surgery to remove her entire large colon and an ileostomy was created.
Shortly after her initial surgery, she was introduced into the world of triathlon. Her first, the Bob McIntosh memorial olympic distance in August 1998 brought the entire town of Squamish together. Her friends and family were all there to support her and it was a very emotional day. Thinking back, she laughs about swimming the entire 1.5km swim breast stroke, riding a 25 year old Fiori road bike and running in trail shoes. How things have changed!
Over the next few years Andrea completed four Ironman triathlon’s, four Test of Metal mountain bike races, the Gearjammer, three half Ironman triathlons, numerous other races and even day one of the Ultraman Canada three day triathlon. Her day one portion consisting of a 10km swim followed by a 145km bike, she finished in less than 10 hours. Now that she had been exposed to Ultraman, the thought of accomplishing that was very intriguing.
more of Andrea's story can be read here
Endurance events I’ll be participating in this year are:
April 1 – Pacific Populaire 103km bike - √Check 4 hours 26 minutes
May 1 – Vancouver Marathon 42.2km run
May 29 – Ironman Brazil 3.8km swim, 180.2km bike and a 42.2km run
June 4 – Whistler Half Marathon 21.km run benefitting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
July 30 to Aug 1 – Ultraman Canada, a 3 day 512km triathlon 10km swim, 418km bike and 84km run
September 10 – Whistler Gran Fondo 120km bike
Andrea - 2011 Registered Athlete
Vancouver, BC
3:30PM
CYA Guided Trail Run #1
Featuring legendary local coach John Blok, this guided trail run will follow paved and gravel surfaces along undulating trails showing off some great views of Whistler. You may even see a bear! more info
5:00PM
CYA Guided Trail Run #2
Featuring legendary local coach John Blok, this guided tour will cover some more challenging single track trails for an awesome forested run experience with some great views of the valley. more info
Click Map For More Details
Breathtaking, in a good way
Some words that have been used to describe it by folks involved in the course layout are: Undulating, Serene, Unique, Breathtaking and Beautiful. The course will wind its way around the Whistler Valley, taking in a number of neighbourhoods and parks along the way.
With a start line in the shadow of the Olympic cauldron, you will warm up in the exact location that Olympic and Paralympic athletes received their medals during the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Upon departing Whistler Olympic Plaza the course follows municipal roadways into the neighbourhood of Whistler Cay, over Blueberry Hill, and along the shores of Alta Lake before entering a beautiful stand of temperate rainforest on the paved valley trail system. Following a loop through the Alta Vista area, the 1okm course splits off toward the village while the half marathon continues on the Valley Trail system out to what is arguably Whistler's greatest viewpoint at Rainbow Park prior to returning for a loop on "Easy Street".
The peak of Whistler Mountain is in full view as the course returns to Whistler Village and a stretch along the famous Village Stroll. Departing Whistler Village the Trail connects the course to municipal roadways in one of Whistler's original neighbourhoods at White Gold, still home to some of the town's original ski cabins. The final stretch into the finish begins with a forested track offering peek - a - boo views of Fitzsimmons Creek, and Blackcomb Mountain; followed by a winding final kilometre into the finish line with views of the Olympic Rings and Paralympic Agitos framed by the iconic Peak to Peak gondola.
The Half Marathon, with a total elevation gain of 250m, 4 hills, and plenty of flats; this course is achievable by athletes of all abilities. Negative split times can be expected with many of the hills being covered in the first half of the course.
NOTE: This is NOT a closed course. Although the first few km are in desginated lanes on the roadway, please note that much of the course follows open roads and trail where vehicular (auto and bicycle), pedestrian, and animal traffic can be encountered at anytime.
Course Markings: Each kilometre will be marked using roadside signage to help athletes with race pacing
Aid Stations: Aid stations include water, Gatorade, washrooms, and first aid. Stations are located at the 4.5km, 9.5km, 12.5, 15.5km, and 18.5km distances in the half marathon and at the 4.5km and 8.25 km distances in the 10 km road run.
Time cut-off: Please note that the course and finish line area will begin to be dismantled at noon. Should you plan to take longer than 4 hours to complete the course, you may find yourself without the aid of course marshals and traffic control. Please download a map and take it with you, once marshals and traffic control or removed the course, please proceed with caution using sidewalks and designated pathways.
With a start line in the shadow of the Olympic cauldron, you will warm up in the exact location that Olympic and Paralympic athletes received their medals during the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Upon departing Whistler Olympic Plaza the course follows municipal roadways into the neighbourhood of Whistler Cay, over Blueberry Hill, and along the shores of Alta Lake before entering a beautiful stand of temperate rainforest on the paved valley trail system. Following a loop through the Alta Vista area, the 1okm course splits off toward the village while the half marathon continues on the Valley Trail system out to what is arguably Whistler's greatest viewpoint at Rainbow Park prior to returning for a loop on "Easy Street".
The peak of Whistler Mountain is in full view as the course returns to Whistler Village and a stretch along the famous Village Stroll. Departing Whistler Village the Trail connects the course to municipal roadways in one of Whistler's original neighbourhoods at White Gold, still home to some of the town's original ski cabins. The final stretch into the finish begins with a forested track offering peek - a - boo views of Fitzsimmons Creek, and Blackcomb Mountain; followed by a winding final kilometre into the finish line with views of the Olympic Rings and Paralympic Agitos framed by the iconic Peak to Peak gondola.
The Half Marathon, with a total elevation gain of 250m, 4 hills, and plenty of flats; this course is achievable by athletes of all abilities. Negative split times can be expected with many of the hills being covered in the first half of the course.
NOTE: This is NOT a closed course. Although the first few km are in desginated lanes on the roadway, please note that much of the course follows open roads and trail where vehicular (auto and bicycle), pedestrian, and animal traffic can be encountered at anytime.
Course Markings: Each kilometre will be marked using roadside signage to help athletes with race pacing
Aid Stations: Aid stations include water, Gatorade, washrooms, and first aid. Stations are located at the 4.5km, 9.5km, 12.5, 15.5km, and 18.5km distances in the half marathon and at the 4.5km and 8.25 km distances in the 10 km road run.
Time cut-off: Please note that the course and finish line area will begin to be dismantled at noon. Should you plan to take longer than 4 hours to complete the course, you may find yourself without the aid of course marshals and traffic control. Please download a map and take it with you, once marshals and traffic control or removed the course, please proceed with caution using sidewalks and designated pathways.
Please note: 2016 Sea to Sky Combo packages are ONLY on sale while space is available in both of the half marathon events.
In the event that either event sells out, the combo package will no longer be available.
In the event that either event sells out, the combo package will no longer be available.
Half Marathon (limited to 500 athletes)
Early: January 1 - February 28 = $140
Regular: March 1 - April 30 = $155
Late: May 1 - May 31 = $170
Early: January 1 - February 28 = $140
Regular: March 1 - April 30 = $155
Late: May 1 - May 31 = $170
2016 Sea to Sky Combo Package
(includes registration to BOTH The North Face Whistler Half Marathon AND BlueShore Financial Spirit of the Shore Half Marathon (October 2, 2016)
Registration for the Sea to Sky combo is now closed. Please visit the event website to register to run with us in West Vancouver. BlueShore Financial Spirit of the Shore Half Marathon
You can register for both our events at one time, that way we get to see you in June and in October!
You can register for both our events at one time, that way we get to see you in June and in October!
Sea to Sky COMBO Package
- Complete registration form below
- Agree to the waiver conditions on the right hand side
- If you are registering for a family, please enter additional names at the bottom of the form for spouse and children
- Click Submit once the registration details are complete.
- If you are paying online now, please be sure to click the submit button for the registration form before clicking on pay online, before clicking the Pay Online botton to the right.
- If you are paying online, click on the pay online button after submitting your registration form, you will be re-directed to our online store to pay for registration and have the option to make an additional donation to the food bank.
Registration Process
Race Weekend Rates
The Crystal Lodge is offering all runners an early booking bonus!
Book your room at our host hotel by February 28th, 2015 and stay 2 nights and receive a complimentary one category upgrade!
Race weekend rates are:
Traditional Room – $110 per night
Deluxe Studio Room -$130 per night
Loft or One Bedroom - $170
Call reservations at: 1.800.667.3363 to book your room or click here for more information. Be sure to quote Whistler Half Marathon to get these rates. Book early to secure your room at the Crystal Lodge and Suites.
Book your room at our host hotel by February 28th, 2015 and stay 2 nights and receive a complimentary one category upgrade!
Race weekend rates are:
Traditional Room – $110 per night
Deluxe Studio Room -$130 per night
Loft or One Bedroom - $170
Call reservations at: 1.800.667.3363 to book your room or click here for more information. Be sure to quote Whistler Half Marathon to get these rates. Book early to secure your room at the Crystal Lodge and Suites.
Join Whistler coach and trainer Christine Suter and our team at the annual Whistler Food Bank 5k fun run.
Registration is by donation on-site starting at 8:15am at the Whistler Golf Course parking lot, just off Whistler Way.
Cash or non perishable food item(s) accepted.
The 5k route follows the scenic valley trail in a counter-clockwise direction around the course. Fun for the whole family: kids, dogs, bikes and strollers are all allowed. See you there!
Click here for more information on the Whistler Food Bank
Registration is by donation on-site starting at 8:15am at the Whistler Golf Course parking lot, just off Whistler Way.
Cash or non perishable food item(s) accepted.
The 5k route follows the scenic valley trail in a counter-clockwise direction around the course. Fun for the whole family: kids, dogs, bikes and strollers are all allowed. See you there!
Click here for more information on the Whistler Food Bank
Jess - Montreal, QC
Canadian
Death Race
Jess is a Montreal-based vegetarian runner and yogi, and one half of the health and fitness blog duo- http://tessandjess.wordpress.com. This will be Jess’ third season racing and her second racing in the half marathon distance. She is excited to be running the Whistler Half Marathon where she hopes to beat that elusive two hour mark. Will she do it? Check in on Tuesdays where she recounts her escapades in training through the land of poutine and the Montreal Canadiens. We should also mention that she’s originally from Toronto, so this may get messy.
Hayley - Whistler, BC
Sydney Running
I came to Canada from the UK in 2010, to sample mountain-life in Whistler, and fell in love with the place in the process! I had been road running and competing in races for several years when I arrived, but discovered a new found devotion to trail running last summer, on Whistler's awesome singletrack, which really refreshed my enjoyment of the sport. I took up running for fitness and to stay in shape, but over the years it has become a bigger part of my life, through joining running groups and in my pursuit of PRs! I enjoy racing, particularly half marathon and 10km distances and completed my first full marathon in 2011, along with several other races, including the inaugural Whistler Half Marathon.When I'm not out running, I can be found on a spin or mountain bike, in yoga class trying to loosen my chronically tight runner's body, or talking about running gear all day in my job at Whistler's only pure running store. I also love to travel, write, take pictures, read and eat!More to come
Join us Saturday October 27th at 9am for the annual Whistler Food Bank 5k run at the Whistler Golf Club.
The Route: 5km paved trail around Whistler Golf Club
Registration: By donation of cash or non perishable food item
Why: Rain or Shine - we have a good time, and raise money and food for the Whistler Food Bank
Oh yeah - there will also be some great door prizes!!!
Who: Runners, Walkers, Parents with strollers, bikes, skateboards are all welcome!!!!!
The Route: 5km paved trail around Whistler Golf Club
Registration: By donation of cash or non perishable food item
Why: Rain or Shine - we have a good time, and raise money and food for the Whistler Food Bank
Oh yeah - there will also be some great door prizes!!!
Who: Runners, Walkers, Parents with strollers, bikes, skateboards are all welcome!!!!!
We need of a few good bloggers!
Join us as a blogger and share your running stories with the world. Our blog will start up in early January and will be a place for our writers to share running stories, training sessions, and the trials and errors on the road to successful running. All chosen bloggers will receive an entry to the 2012 race in return for their efforts, plus a ticket to our carbo loading dinner on June 1st (along with the gratitude of inspiring people thorugh your experiences of course).
Here are a few notes about becoming a blogger with us:
*You will be required to blog once/week January - June
*We need bloggers that are beginners, intermediate and advanced runners
*Some writing experience is required
*Weekly blog postings should be approx 250 words each
*You can live anywhere - not just Whistler!
*Must have some familarity with wordpress
Applications will be accepted until midnight Friday December 9th, 2011.
Here are a few notes about becoming a blogger with us:
*You will be required to blog once/week January - June
*We need bloggers that are beginners, intermediate and advanced runners
*Some writing experience is required
*Weekly blog postings should be approx 250 words each
*You can live anywhere - not just Whistler!
*Must have some familarity with wordpress
Applications will be accepted until midnight Friday December 9th, 2011.
Our blog is now up and running, you can access it by clicking on the "Blog" button in the top navigation bar above. Our bloggers for the 2012 season are: Patricia Sorensen, Hayley Winters, and Edward McCarthy and they have some great information and stories to tell so be sure to check out the blog!
Adventure Carbo Load Dinner $85 (incl tax/gratuity)
Friday June 3rd, 4:30PM
The Adventure Carbo Load Dinner combines the mouthwatering buffet of our regular Carbo Load Dinner described here , with the adventures of Wild Play's Monkido aerial tree course. Some of the elements of the tree course include zip lines, suspended bridges, scramble nets and swinging logs. Experience this all while being safely suspended tree to tree, up to 60 feet off the ground!
The Monkido tree course is a physical and mental challenge that will prove to be the perfect way to round out your preperations for race day.
Price includes dinner, aerial tree course adventure, transportation from/to Whistler Village, and all taxes and gratuities.
The Monkido tree course is a physical and mental challenge that will prove to be the perfect way to round out your preperations for race day.
Price includes dinner, aerial tree course adventure, transportation from/to Whistler Village, and all taxes and gratuities.
Saturday June 4th6:00am Race day package pick up opens, pre-registration required
6:30am Gear drop at Whistler Olympic Plaza opens 6:45am Race day package pick up closes 7:15am Warm up, all racers should be at Whistler Olympic Plaza 7:30am Race Start 8:35am Elite Athletes begin to arrive at finish line 8:45am Live music starts at finish line and Kids Zone is open 11:30am Course officially closes, gear check closes 1:00pm Awards Ceremony (minors OK) Whistler Brewhouse Pub 8:00pm The North Face Athlete Celebration - Shopping discounts, live music, slideshow, and more The North Face Store - Whistler Village RSVP required - no minors |
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