Squamish 50 — 23 KM
Hosted the 2023 Canadian Mountain & Trail Running Championships and 2024 Canadian Trail Running Championship. Over 90% singletrack on the marquee 50 Mile.
Overview
The Squamish 50 races are TOUGH, unforgettable trail running experiences. The marquee 50 Mile boasts over 90% singletrack and more than 11,000 ft of climbing and descent, with sweeping vistas across glaciated peaks jutting straight out of the Pacific Ocean. A weekend of racing in the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada: 50 Mile on Saturday, 50K and 23K on Sunday, plus a 50/50 combined challenge and a Kids Run.
Course
Starts at Capilano University, climbing The Climb Trail before descending via Fool's Gold to the Darwin's Bridge crossing, through STP, Bonsai, and the technical Somewhere Over There, finishing through Smoke Bluffs and Rose Park to Junction Park. Explicitly not recommended as a first trail race.
Aid Stations
2 aid stations: Garibaldi Road (4.5km), Far Side (12km, crew, cutoff 3:30pm).
Logistics
Swag & Medals
Custom awards for top three male/female and first non-binary per distance by Aravaipa Artworx, plus cash prizing for 50 Mile, 50K, and 23K winners. Finisher's medal for all distances.
Getting There
Driving Directions
Start: Capilano University. Finish: Junction Park, Squamish.
Parking
All runners must park at Brennan Park Rec Centre and use free shuttles — no parking at any start or finish line. Dogs allowed on shuttles, under 15 lbs or guide dogs only.
Requirements
Crew access limited to the Far Side aid station only.
Policies
Land Acknowledgement
Held on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḍx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) peoples.
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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