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Monday, May 28, 2018

Take your workout to the mountains this summer in Whistler

Whistler, B.C. – Change up your workout routine for fresh mountain running experiences in Whistler. The variety of terrain and trails from the paved Valley Trail to single track alpine paths make Whistler a runner’s paradise with a whole summer worth of adventure.

From rolling gravel trails around Lost Lake park to more challenging alpine terrain, Whistler’s extensive trail network has something for all running types. Choose a paved trail through lush temperate forests along the Valley Trail  network or ascend from the valley to the rugged alpine for single track dirt terrain and incredible mountain vistas. Toast to your accomplishments on one of many village patios for a sunny après session. Remember to relax and recharge for your next day adventures at one of the many spas Whistler has to offer.

Running events are hosted each year, including a variety of half and ultra-marathons, relays, and triathlons. Take up the ultimate challenge to swim, bike and run through Whistler’s lakes, roads and trails in the Subaru IRONMAN Canada and the Subaru IRONMAN 70.3 Canada on July 29. Reach new heights in the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series on August 25 or enter into the Whistler Half Marathon looping through the village and nearby neighbourhoods and lakes on June 2. Check out the events calendar here for all running series and events in Whistler.

Move your next workout to the Coast Mountains and start breathing in the fresh air. Pack your running shoes and book your Whistler running adventure with confidence at www.whistler.com. With the best price guarantee, Whistler.com, the official central reservations for Whistler, offers one-stop shopping with the largest selection and no booking fee for accommodation or activities. Travel consultants at Whistler.com are based in Whistler, with the call centre located in the heart of Whistler Village. Call 1.800.944.7853 to request a no-obligation quote or visit whistler.com for more details and offers.

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Whistler is Canada's premier year-round leisure and meeting destination located in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Consistently rated the top ski resort in North America, Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The resort offers an extensive range of accommodations totaling 10,000 bedrooms among 24 hotels as well as townhomes, condos, B&Bs and chalets. Whistler also boasts more than 100 restaurants and bars, 200 retail shops, 25 spas and countless activity options from world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and golf, to hiking, rock climbing, and watersports. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is home to a diverse community of more than 10,000 permanent residents.

Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization representing Whistler, operating the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, as well as 1.800.944.7853 and whistler.com - Whistler's official source for visitor bookings and information. As the convention and visitors bureau for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler represents more than 7,000 members who own, manage and operate properties or businesses on resort lands including hotels, restaurants, activity operators and retail shops.

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Broadcasters: Whistler now has the capability to take you live with our enhanced fibre network. The significantly expanded network of more than 200 kilometres of fibre optic cabling throughout the resort allows instant transmission of HD signals to any location at any time. Details on how to access, and book the fibre are available on our media site.

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Michelle Fernandes
Coordinator, Communications
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Bree Eagles
Coordinator, Travel Media
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E: beagles@tourismwhistler.com

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