Recreation Sports

Fri May 24, 2013 - Sun May 26, 2013

Gold was never extracted but Britannia was the world's largest copper producer for many years. Today the currency is the $5000 in CASH for the top competitors of Open, Junior 17U, 35+ and Female classes. over 1000 ft of vertical in 2 km, 3 massive hairpins totalling 5 corners, 1 chicane and gravity fed speeds of 60 mph/100 kph. Live music at the Camp Siote by Dusty Bones, Banjo Man and more.

Sat May 25, 2013 - Sat May 25, 2013

The popular Loop the Lakes Trail Race is back with an exciting new addition - a Half Marathon along with 8 km and 15 km races. With distances for everyone, this is the perfect start of the race season and an excellent opportunity to run some of the best trails Squamish has to offer. Come cheer on all racers.

Sat June 15, 2013 - Sat June 15, 2013

The Test of Metal is an annual 67-kilometre cross-country mountain bike race held in and around Squamish.

The demanding course, with over 1,200 metres of climbing and 35 kilometres of singletrack, takes just under three hours for the fastest riders and between four and five hours for the majority of competitors.

It is an unforgettable day for everyone involved. For those in the saddle, it is in every way a test of mettle.

The race is part of the Squamish Mountainbike Festival, a weekend of mountain biking, trials, and related events.

Sat June 22, 2013 - Sun June 23, 2013

Tough Mudder is a hardcore 16-19 kilometre obstacle course designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit & camaraderie.

The event has already challenged half a million inspiring participants worldwide.

By running a Tough Mudder challenge, you'll unlock a true sense of accomplishment, have a great time & discover a camaraderie with your fellow participants that's experienced all too rarely these days.

This year's event will take place at Whistler Olympic Park.

After you finish the course, grab a beer & hang out with your fellow Mudders. There'll be a band & lots of food for sale.

Thu July 04, 2013 - Sun July 07, 2013

The Whistler Longboard Festival takes place July 4-7, 2013. It's a crazy, kinetic celebration of skateboarding in summer. Events include a skate bowl jam and the Skate x Shoot Biathlon at Whistler Olympic Park. For maximum gravity fueled excitement, don't miss the 2013 Whistler Downhill Race, held at the Whistler Sliding Center. More information can be found online.

Sat July 20, 2013 - Sat July 20, 2013

What is GearJammer? Gearjammer is a 45-km, point-to-point epic cross-country mountain bike race that literally covers the best trails in Squamish.

Fri August 09, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

When Crankworx rides into town, Whistler makes its annual transformation into the Colosseum of freeride mountain biking. In a stadium of dirt sculpted out of raw mountain, a hedonic convergence of riders & bike lovers from all around the world gathers to crown champions & revel in the mountain biking revolution. Home to hundreds of game-changing moments in freeride mountain biking's history, Crankworx is a 10-day festival of epic endurance, supreme flow, monster air & vertical-dropping riding. The phenoms, the veterans, the aeronauts, the tricksters, the speed-freaks, the enduro-maestros - all the best mountain bike athletes answer gravity's call.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sat August 10, 2013

The Arc'teryx Squamish 50 is a TOUGH RACE and a truly unforgettable trail ultra experience. With over 85% singletrack and more than 12,000 feet of climbing and descent topped off by stunning sweeping vistas across glaciated snow capped peaks that jut straight out of the Pacific Ocean, this course may just take your breath away (get it). 3 different races 50 mile starting from the Squamish Oceanfront; 50 km starting from Alice Lake Provincial Park, and 20 km starting from Quest University. Finish line is downtown Squamish.

Make it a family-fun weekend in the The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.

Sat September 21, 2013 - Sat September 21, 2013

The Whistler Spirit Run & Festival is a one-day cross-country and trail running event that takes place at Whistler Olympic Park and features something for everyone. Come out and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Callaghan Valley and know that your participation is helping to build healthier communities right here in British Columbia.