Back Forty – Whistler Mountain Bike Race 2026
Back Forty – Whistler Mountain Bike Race 2026
Marathon XC MTB Race
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Location:: Whistler Trail Network, with stages spanning Cheakamus, the West Side, and Alpine
June kicks off Whistler’s biking season in full force, and WORCA is bringing the stoke with the return of The OneUp Back Forty. Inspired by the legendary NIMBY Fifty, this three-stage mountain bike race brings wicked riding, good times, and a whole lot of community spirit to the heart of Whistler.
For $99, riders receive:
Race entry
Race plate
Water bottle
Dinner and drinks
The chance to win prizes from event sponsors
A WORCA membership is required to register for this event, and registration is capped at 200 riders.
A Fun Fundraiser for a Great Cause
Proceeds from The Back Forty support new trail construction in Whistler and mountain bike programming for the Líl’wat Ka-xléq-a, also known as the Líl’wat Rolling Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program.
Credit: Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane
Course Overview – Back Forty 2026
The 2026 course is expected to be the same as the 2025 route, featuring three timed stages, two untimed transfers, and a quick pedal to the après. Riders will move from Cheakamus, up the West Side, and into Alpine, with climbs and descents timed together for the fastest total time.
The OneUp Timed Descent is back in Stage 1.
Total Timed Course: 28 km
Climbing: 1,461 m
Descending: 1,471 m
Stage 1 – Checking Out Cheakamus
11.2 km | 486 m climb | 496 m descent
Stage 2 – The West Side Wallop
8.0 km | 505 m climb | 352 m descent
Stage 3 – Alpine Epic
7.1 km | 402 m climb | 561 m descent
Credit: Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova
Event Schedule – Saturday, June 13, 2026
8:30 AM – Registration opens
9:45 AM – Registration closes, no exceptions
10:00 AM – Stage 1 opens / Wave 1 race start
10:03 AM – Wave 2 race start
10:06 AM – Wave 3 race start
10:10 AM–10:30 AM – Rolling rider starts
10:30 AM – Last start for Stage 1
11:00 AM – Stage 2 opens
12:00 PM – Stage 3 opens
12:30 PM – Last start for Stage 2
2:30 PM – Last start for Stage 3
2:30 PM – Après opens
4:30 PM – Course closes
5:00 PM – Awards
6:30 PM – Après closes
Exact stage closure times will be shared with riders by email in early June.
Book Your Stay
Make it a weekend in Whistler. Crystal Lodge is located in the heart of Whistler Village, putting you close to restaurants, shops, trails, and the post-race energy of the Village.
To book your stay, call our friendly Guest Services Team at 1.800.667.3363 or email [email protected] for help planning your race weekend at Crystal Lodge.