Squamish 50 takes place on Sat, Aug 14, 2027 in Squamish, Canada. The main route is 80.5 km.
- Date
- Sat, Aug 14, 2027
- Start
- Squamish 🇨🇦
- Distance
- 80.5 km
- Climbing
- 3,500 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 45-week plan to Squamish 50
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Squamish 50 features grueling trail running experiences with the marquee 50-mile race boasting over 90% singletrack and thousands of feet of elevation change across stunning Pacific Northwest terrain.
What this race demands
The Squamish 50 requires sustaining forward motion across an 80.5 km singletrack ultramarathon that spans thousands of feet of elevation change.
Ultra Distance Endurance
Covering 80.5 km requires high-volume aerobic capacity and advanced muscular endurance to manage fatigue over many hours of continuous movement.
Technical Singletrack Navigating
Because the course consists of over 90 percent singletrack across Pacific Northwest terrain, runners must maintain focus and agility on uneven, rugged paths.
Elevation Change Resilience
Thousands of feet of elevation change demand robust eccentric leg strength for sustained descents and efficient climbing mechanics.
Given the duration of an 80.5 km ultra, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy availability.
Your road to race day
Race day at Squamish 50 is 45 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base33 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – May 22, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 23, 2027 – Jul 3, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jul 4, 2027 – Jul 24, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jul 25, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Aug 8, 2027 – Aug 14, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Squamish 50?
Squamish 50 takes place on Sat, Aug 14, 2027 in Squamish, Canada.
How long is Squamish 50?
The main route is 80.5 km.
What does Squamish 50 demand?
The Squamish 50 requires sustaining forward motion across an 80.5 km singletrack ultramarathon that spans thousands of feet of elevation change.
How much climbing does Squamish 50 have?
Squamish 50 has 3,500 m of climbing.
Who is Squamish 50 for?
Squamish 50 is open to all participants.
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