2026 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Whistler Blackcomb

5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Whistler Blackcomb is set for September 5 in Whistler, BC, with a start and finish at Blackcomb Gondola. The event begins with a gondola ride up onto Blackcomb Mountain, where runners head out from the alpine zone above Whistler Village.

It’s one of the more distinct stops on the 5 Peaks calendar because of the setting: flowered meadows, alpine lakes, boulder fields, and wide mountain views all show up on the course. Distances range from a short kids’ run to longer timed trail options, along with non-competitive hike starts for the 7 km and 11 km routes.

For runners looking for a mountain day out, this race combines a destination feel with a practical event setup in the Upper Village. It also sits neatly within the broader trail race scene in Whistler.

All race options start from the Blackcomb Gondola area in Whistler’s Upper Village, with participants and spectators using the gondola to reach the alpine start. The course is on mountain trail terrain, with routes crossing meadows, alpine lakes, and boulder fields.

Water and electrolyte drink are available at the start/finish and at aid stations on course, and the event is cup-free. Route maps include elevation gain and loss for each distance. The 7 km and 11 km hike options are intended for participants hiking the full course, not for runners looking for an early wave.

• Scenic gondola access takes racers and spectators up to the start on Blackcomb Mountain.
• Course terrain includes flower-filled meadows, alpine lakes, boulder fields, and mountain viewpoints.
• Distance options include 1 km, 3 km, 7 km, 11 km, and 12.5 km.
• The 7 km and 11 km entries include hike starts as non-competitive options.
• Hiker starts are set earlier than the timed run starts on race morning.
• The 3 km kids’ race starts at 10:15 a.m. and the 1 km kids’ race starts at 10:45 a.m.
• Post-race food and beverage are available in the race compound after the main events.