Whistler is renowned for the wide variety of events and festivals that take place here. From live music to road bike racing to yoga, farmer’s markets and kids events there is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year in Whistler.

The Whistler Half Marathon, continually described as one of Canada's most scenic runs, offers 5 great distances to choose from: a 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, and 1 km kids run, and a 30 km. Each gently rolling course offers a great Whistler running experience along a hybrid paved and gravel surface route while taking in the surrounding world famous natural beauty that Whistler is known for. Add to that a great festival atmosphere with live music, kids activities, seminars and much more; and you have yourself a weekend of running that is not to be soon forgotten.

When: 2 June
Where: Whistler Olympic Plaza

A feast for your senses, the Whistler Farmers' Market features local produce, tasty food, local artisans, live entertainment and family activities along the beautiful Upper Village Stroll between the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the Blackcomb Daylodge. Markets happen every Sunday until Thanksgiving and every Wednesday throughout the summer with the addition of Saturday markets on June 30, August 4 and October 6.

When: Every Sunday from 11am to 4pm
Where: Upper Village Stroll

On June 9, 2018 come experience the 23+ km Comfortably Numb course which is an internationally recognized mountain biking route, and it’s even more fun to run! A few climbs, a few descents, a beautiful bridge crossing, numerous sweeping vistas, and almost entirely singletrack. Comfortably Numb is consistently an instant favorite amongst trail runners. Don’t miss out on this classic race!

When: 9 June
Where: Comfortably Numb course

Test your strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie at Whistler Olympic Park, when Tough Mudder returns to the mountains. Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world, where participants tackle 10-12 mile courses with man-made obstacles designed by none other than the British Special Forces.

When: 16 and 17 June
Where: Whistler Olympic Park, Callaghan Valley

Encounter just about every terrain imaginable on this trail run between Squamish and Whistler. With 50 mile, 50 km , 28 km and 13 km options, the run follows the Sea to Sky Trail and will challenge and reward runners with flat and easy stretches, climbs, descents and stunning views.

When: 23 June
Where: Sea to Sky Corridor

Mark your calendars as the Whistler Children’s Festival returns for the 35th year. This action packed weekend features two full days of live performances, interactive activities, and lots of hands-on creative workshops for kids and families to enjoy.

When: 6 and 7 July
Where: Whistler Olympic Plaza

Warm up your leg muscles for the steepest 400 meter race in the world as Red Bull 400 returns to conquer the ski jumps of Whistler Olympic Park in the Callahan Valley. Testing both speed and endurance, this race challenges runners to 400 meters from the bottom of the ski jump, straight up to the top. Don’t let the simplicity of the concept fool you, runners will push themselves to the limit with this punishing 400m climb up.

When: 14 July
Where: Whistler Olympic Park, Callaghan Valley

Whistler celebrates wellness when yoga and music come together in the mountains for the annual Wanderlust Festival in Canada. Yogis from around the globe will be down-dogging, dancing, dining on organic delicacies and sharing their wisdom in an amazing event across the entire community. Drawing the world's leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and DJs, renowned speakers, top chefs and winemakers, Wanderlust Whistler is an event not to be missed.

When: 2 to 5 August
Where: Various venues in and around Whistler

Crankworx is the defining celebration of mountain biking. A supercharged magnet for the world’s best riders and the definitive domestication of dirt in the service of epic endurance, supreme flow, monster air and gravity-fuelled mountain biking. Nowhere else will you find this caliber and collection of athletes, from across this many disciplines of mountain biking, together in one place. Over ten fearless days in August, the venues at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park will serve as a modern day Colosseum to the world’s best mountain bike athletes. Downhill, enduro, trials, pump track, whip-offs, music, art - this festival has it all. And don’t forget to sign up the little ones for Kidsworx.

When: 10 to 19 August
Where: Whistler Mountain Bike Park and Whistler Village

Ride this epic 122 km route from Vancouver to Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway. Enjoy breathtaking views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains, with challenging climbs and plenty of downhill sections. Recreational, advanced and elite level cyclists are all welcome - ride at your own pace and arrive to a warm welcome and big post-race celebration in Whistler.

When: 8 September
Where: Vancouver, Sea to Sky Highway, Whistler Olympic Park