Alpenglow 100 — 100K
Selected as a qualifying race for the 2028 Western States 100. Finishers within the cutoff are entered into the WSER lottery, held December 5, 2027.
Overview
A mountain running event in Valemount, BC — "the town that's in the middle of everywhere," at the confluence of the Canadian Rockies, Cariboos, and Monashees. Courses incorporate two local peaks, McKirdy and Swift Mountain, topping 2,300m/almost 8,000ft in the high alpine, with sightlines to Mt. Robson, the Premier's Range, and Kinbasket Lake. The 100K starts overnight on Friday, with all runners experiencing the same stretch of darkness.
Course
An overnight start just before sunset. Tackle Mount McKirdy by headlamp overnight, reach Swift Mountain for daybreak, then crest McKirdy's lower ridge a second time in the late-day sun.
Cutoff Details
Alpine (49.5km): 14h30m/11:00 AM. Swift (64km): 19h30m/4:00 PM. Turducken (73km): 20h30m/5:00 PM. Km 89.5: 23h15m/7:45 PM. Selwyn (91km): 8:15 PM. Finish (97.5km): 24h30m/9:00 PM.
Aid Stations
12 aid stations from Selwyn (6.5km) to Selwyn again (91km). Crew access only at Swift, visited twice (35.5km and 64km). Two drop bags, each accessed twice.
Logistics
Bib Pickup
Friday 12:00-7:00 PM at the Best Western Plus Valemount ONLY — no race-day bib pickup for this distance.
Drop Bags
Two drop bags allowed, each accessed twice (4 access points total). Dropped off at Friday bib pickup.
Swag & Medals
All entries include a $10 donation to local trails organizations, a tree planted through a Fraser Valley reforestation partnership, gender-specific race tees, a custom finisher's medal, a race tote bag and sticker, and professional chip timing. Podium awards go to top three male/female and first non-binary finisher per distance.
Getting There
Driving Directions
Whiskey Fill Farm, Valemount, BC.
Parking
4000 Whiskey Fill Rd, Valemount, BC. Shuttles run every 5 minutes before race starts and every 15 minutes during the day Saturday from the Alpenglow parking lot; well-behaved dogs are welcome on shuttle floors.
Requirements
Mandatory gear required, including two 150+ lumen light sources. Crew access limited to the Swift aid station.
Policies
Land Acknowledgement
Held on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Secwépemc Nation.
About Coast Mountain Trail Series
Coast Mountain Trail Running (CMTR) produces some of British Columbia’s most beloved and challenging trail races. Founded by Gary Robbins and Geoff Langford, CMTR blends rugged coastal terrain with top-tier race organization, fostering a deeply loyal community of trail runners across all ability levels. Their events range from winter snowshoe and multisport races to legendary ultras like the Squamish 50 and Diez Vista 50K.
Each race reflects CMTR’s commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and community stewardship. They operate as a carbon-neutral company (aiming to go carbon-negative), donate $5–$10 per race entry to local search and rescue and trail organizations, and plant one tree per runner through an Indigenous-led reforestation partnership. To date, they’ve donated over $465,000 and planted more than 16,000 trees.
From technical alpine climbs to beginner-friendly non-technical trail half marathons, CMTR’s event calendar offers something for everyone. With an energetic volunteer crew, thoughtfully marked courses, and a commitment to local impact, these races are more than just events, they’re celebrations of community and the wild beauty of BC’s backcountry.
Disclaimer
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