Lost Lake (map)
XTERRA Whistler is one of the premiere off-road triathlons in Canada. With its stunning lakes, world renowned mountain biking, along with some of the best trail running, Whistler is an obvious place to host an off-road triathlon of this caliber.
Lost Lake Park (map)
Lost Lake Park (map)
Lost Lake Park Swim Start (map)
Lost Lake Park Swim Start (map)
Lost Lake Park Swim Start (map)
Lost Lake Park Swim Start (map)
Lost Lake Park Swim Start (map)
Lost Lake Park (map)
Lost Lake Park (map)
Volunteer positions include, set up/tear down crew, lifeguards, bike & run course marshals, transition area marshals, timing assistants, parking attendants, aid stations and finish line food crews (plus other stuff!).
As a volunteer, you will be part of a great crew helping run a great event and experience for the athletes.
This is a multi-day event and we have many roles that need to be filled over the 2 race days, including pre and post race tasks. Maybe grab a friend or two and volunteer together?
This year volunteers will get:
– A Splitz Burger meal voucher for race day
– Free coffee from Mount Currie Coffee Co on-site
– Scandinave Spa discount voucher
– A complimentary 45 day subscription to FATMAP Explore
– Inclusion into the race day prize draw give aways (includes GPS watches from Wahoo!)
– 50% off merchandise (race day)
– Discounted entry into 2023 XTERRA Whistler & Run Comfy Numb Events
– And of course our love and big props from all those racing!
If you are interested in joining our volunteer team for 2022, please click the “volunteer” button below and fill in the form. We have a lot of different areas that would love your help!
The event is sanctioned by Triathlon BC and follows standard protocols for ITU racing. On-site commissaries from TriBC, along with the Race Director, will determine if weather may adversely impact the safety of the event and make appropriate changes if necessary. The event is early in the season and mountain weather in Whistler may be unpredictable. Racers are encouraged to prepare for cold weather and precipitation. Lake temperatures will be measured on race day and a determination will be made should the temperature be below safe swimming standards, in which case the swim may be shortened (or canceled, though that is extremely unlikely). If the swim is canceled we will do a duathlon format.
All purchases are final. We are not able to offer any refunds, transfers, or rollovers for any reason.
Yes! XTERRA Whistler is now a qualifier for the 2022 XTERRA World Championships in Trentino, Italy and the 2023 ITU Cross World Championships in Ibiza, Spain. For ITU Cross Worlds you need to provide an expression of interest. Expression of interests will open 3 weeks before each event, and close on race morning. Triathlon Canada will provide a unique link for each qualifying event. To be eligible for a berth or spot, the athlete must have annual membership with a provincial governing body prior to event day.
Yes, if you are not a member of Triathlon BC then you will need to purchase the single-day Tri BC insurance with your race registration.
You will receive a XTERRA Whistler swim cap (must be worn for the race), timing chip, race bib (with safety pins), a XTERRA Whistler Run Cap, and some other goodies.
No, but there will be adequate room around the official transition area (fence lines) for storage of non-essential gear bags.
The swim will be broken into 2 major waves, separated by 60 minutes. Wave 1 will be Championship distance swimmers including relay and Wave 2 will be Sport | Sprint distance. We do not anticipate issues with a crowded swim. The start area beach is large and swim ‘lanes’ will provide lots of room for racers to spread out. Swimmers with less experience or anxiety may self-seed to the rear of each wave. We have plenty of water safety people out on the course.
The bike course is a mix of gravel road, gravel double track, and traditional single track. All of the trails in the Lost Lake area (known as Zappa trails) are either designated Green or Blue. There are no Black trails in the bike course. All racers are encouraged to pre-ride the bike course prior to race day.
The run course is a mix of gravel and decommissioned logging road, gravel double track, and traditional single track. The run course does contain some technical features, including the descent of the Green Lake Loop (decommissioned logging road) on the Championship route and final single track trails to finish (elevated slatted woodwork) (both Sport and Championship routes). This will make the run fun and challenging for all.
There are 2 longer sections of gravel road at the beginning and middle which will provide great passing opportunities. For Championship distance, this will provide 4 good passing locations. Standard amateur sportsmanship conduct will be in effect for all other parts of the bike course. If a faster rider approaches you from behind and signals intent to pass, the rider in front should find a safe place to pull aside and let the faster rider by.
No. Traditional road handlebars are not permitted and tire width must be minimum 1.5”.
There is no parking at Lost Lake. Plan to park in one of the public parking lots (https://www.whistler.ca/services/transportation/parking) and walk or ride into the race area.
As of now, we have a transit service interruption in Whistler which also affects the free shuttle to Lost Lake.
Dogs are not permitted at Lost Lake Park Beach, so please leave your four-legged race crew at home (Canine Cove is a designated off-leash area about 500 meters from the Lost Lake Beach).
Registration is limited in 2022 to 300 individuals!
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