Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
48.7 miles (78.4 km) · 8,642 ft elevation gain · Loop · Race
The 2026 SQ50 50M race traverses 48.7 miles through Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. Elevation gain totals 8,642 feet, with 8,639 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 14.0 miles, gaining 1,612 feet. The course averages 177 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 63% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain difficulty is rated as hilly. Difficulty is rated 7.9 out of 10, placing it in the 60.4th percentile. Popular among runners preparing for distance events.
| Distance | 48.7 mi (78.4 km) |
| Elevation gain | 8,642 ft (2,634 m) |
| Average gain | 177 ft per mile (34 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 14.0 mi, 1,612 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 33% |
| Runnable | 63% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 7 climbs, 6 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 7.9 of 100 |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Race |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 21% |
| Mild uphill | 22% |
| Moderate uphill | 11% |
| Steep uphill | 12% |
| Mild downhill | 10% |
| Moderate downhill | 10% |
| Steep downhill | 14% |
2026 SQ50 50M has 8,642 ft (2,634 m) of elevation gain over 48.7 miles (78.4 km). That averages 177 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for 2026 SQ50 50M is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on 2026 SQ50 50M runs 14.0 miles (22.6 km) and gains 1,612 ft (491 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33%.
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