Alpenglow 100 — 65K
Vale, Vert, Views & Vibes. The 2027 100K is a qualifying race for the 2028 Western States 100.
Overview
A mountain running event in Valemount, BC — "the town that's in the middle of everywhere," at the confluence of the Canadian Rockies, Cariboos, and Monashees. Courses incorporate two local peaks, McKirdy and Swift Mountain, topping 2,300m/almost 8,000ft in the high alpine, with sightlines to Mt. Robson, the Premier's Range, and Kinbasket Lake. The 100K starts overnight on Friday, with all runners experiencing the same stretch of darkness.
Course
Sweeping views off Swift Mountain followed by Mount McKirdy — a double alpine dose topping 2,300m/almost 8,000ft.
Cutoff Details
Swift (31.5km): 10h00m/4:00 PM. Turducken (40.5km): 11h00m/5:00 PM. Km 54.5: 13h45m/7:45 PM. Selwyn (58.5km): 8:15 PM. Finish (65km): 15h/9:00 PM.
Aid Stations
8 aid stations plus a self-serve water stop, from M&M (11km) through Selwyn (58.5km). Crew access only at Swift (31.5km). One drop bag allowed.
Logistics
Bib Pickup
Friday 12:00-7:00 PM at the Best Western Plus Valemount, or Saturday 4:30-5:30 AM at the start line.
Drop Bags
One drop bag allowed, dropped off at Friday or Saturday bib pickup.
Swag & Medals
All entries include a $10 donation to local trails organizations, a tree planted through a Fraser Valley reforestation partnership, gender-specific race tees, a custom finisher's medal, a race tote bag and sticker, and professional chip timing. Podium awards go to top three male/female and first non-binary finisher per distance.
Getting There
Driving Directions
Whiskey Fill Farm, Valemount, BC.
Parking
4000 Whiskey Fill Rd, Valemount, BC. Shuttles run every 5 minutes before race starts and every 15 minutes during the day Saturday from the Alpenglow parking lot; well-behaved dogs are welcome on shuttle floors.
Requirements
Mandatory gear required (see event page). Crew access limited to the Swift aid station.
Policies
Land Acknowledgement
Held on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Secwépemc Nation.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information on Kåduka, but details may change. Please always confirm the latest information on the official race website. See something that needs correcting? Send us a note at [email protected]