Frequently Asked Questions

Always on the first Saturday in June.
When is Whistler Half Marathon, 32km, 10km and 5km?
Both the start and finish lines are located at Whistler Olympic Plaza. 
Where does the event start and finish?
Yes – it is held on the first Saturday of June each year
Is this an annual event?
Click here to see registration info for this year's race
How much are the registration fees?
Yes, walkers are welcomed and encouraged, however there is not a separate race category with prizing for walkers
Is the event open to walkers?
We have super awesome limited edition WHM branded 25L duffle bag, and locally designed artistic WHM finisher medals, for all runners in the 5, 10, Half Marathon and 32km distances
What event swag is included in my registration fees?
Yes, they are on each event specific page in the top navigation of this website.
Can I get a map of the race course?
The awards ceremony will be the official presentation of top finisher awards, and also the Beyond The Podium awards that focus on celebration of so many successes in the entire field. We will have a whole lot of wonderful door prizes for anyone to win. It will be a fun atmosphere filled with plenty of good memories.
What will be happening at the athlete celebration and awards ceremony?
Yes finishers in the Half Marathon, 32km, 10km, and 5km distances get finishers medals.
Will there be medals for finishers?
Yes there is a 32km, 10km and 5km run.
Are there other distances that people can run such as a 10km?
Although it is not prohibited, we discourage use of headphones as the course is NOT on closed roads for the entire duration and the use of headphones significantly increases risk of conflict with other road and trail users, and the use of headphones may negatively affect personal insurance coverage.
Can I wear headphones to listen to music during the race?
No - we offer a hybrid route that will include both paved and gravel surfaces, but primarily gravel for most distances.
Is the race course surface all paved?
Minimum recommended age of participants is 16 years old for the half marathon distance, 19 years for the 32km distance, 14 years old for the 10km, and 10 years old for the 5km as of race day.
What is the minimum age I need to be to register?
No, due to increased risk and limited space, baby joggers and strollers are not permitted.
Can I take my baby jogger/stroller in the race?

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