Squamish, BC selected to host the 2023 and 2024 Canadian Mountain & Trail Running Championships

Athletics Canada, in collaboration with the Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners (ACU) and the Canadian Mountain Running Association (CMRA) is pleased to reveal that the 2023 and 2024 Canadian Mountain & Trail Running Championship will take place in Squamish BC, under the umbrella of the Squamish 50 race weekend.

The event, which will include a Short Trail Championship of 50km and Long Trail Championship of 50 miles, is scheduled for August 19 and 20, 2023. The date of the 2024 edition, which will serve as the selection trials for the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, is still to be determined.

Squamish 50 co-race directors Geoff Langford and Gary Robbins, one of Canada’s most acclaimed mountain and trail runners and well-known Barkley Marathons competitor, said they could not be more excited to host the national championship.

“For 10+ years we've worked tirelessly to establish the Squamish 50 races as the largest ultra-distance trail weekend in the country,” said Robbins. “Annually, we see runners from 15+ countries, all provinces and territories, and over 30 US states show up to toe our start lines. As the Canadian Championships for the next two years we endeavour to make these races the absolute pinnacle of ultra-distance running within Canada.”

Squamish, a mountainous town of 20,000 people, has held the Squamish 50 since 2012, in that time attracting world-class participants like Nick Elson, Dakota Jones, and legendary ultramarathoner Courtney Dauwalter. The championship will be held at Junction Park, characterized by snow-capped peaks and Pacific Ocean views, as well as 11,000 feet (8,500 ft in the 50km) of climbing and descent through winding singletrack trails.

“Athletes will be treated to a stunning race route, relentless climbs and descents, volunteers and support on course like they've never seen before, and as deep a field of runners as has ever lined up to represent the maple leaf internationally,” said Robbins.

The championships will only be the second and third of their kind, as mountain and trail running events were historically held separately. The first ever Canadian Mountain & Trail Running Championships took place just this year in Vernon, BC.

Chris Winter, Athletics Canada Director for Domestic Programs and Safe Sport, said he is thrilled to partner with Robbins and the Squamish 50 team to host these championships.

"The Squamish 50 has established itself as one of the premiere mountain and trail running events in the country, attracting top athletes from across Canada and the world to its beautiful and challenging trails,” said Winter. “We look forward to welcoming athletes to Squamish as they contend for National Titles and a spot on Team Canada for the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships.”

Lee Smith, vice-president of the Canadian Association of Ultramarathoners, said he that agrees the location will lend itself to an equally memorable and challenging championship.

“The ACU couldn't be happier with this choice of venue, and know that the incredibly passionate and well-organized Squamish team will put on an amazing race.”

Race Registration will open on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7am PST. Register quickly – this event will sell out fast!

Elite Athlete Entries

Due to the popularity of this event 10 spots, per event, per gender will be held and awarded by application. Elites who apply will selected based on strength of their competition resume and past performances. The elite application is now open and the deadline to apply is May 14, 2023. *Athletes must be registered “Athlete” members of their Provincial/Territorial Branch.

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