Annual Events...
March/April - Balding for Dollars
Garibaldi Lift Co (GLC)
Benefiting the BC Children's Hospital Foundation and, more specifically, children battling cancer and Blood disorders, Balding for Dollars is a popular annual event in Whistler. Over the years, hundreds of Whistler locals have shaved their heads to raise money for kids receieving treatment for cancer at BC Children's Hospital. To date, more than $166,000 has been raised in Whistler at this event. Visit the event website for more information www.whistlerbaldingfordollars.com
June - Whistler Half Marathon, presented by Smartwool
Whistler Olympic Plaza
Benefitting the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, Whistler Half Marathon , presented by Smartwool is Canada's hottest running event. Be sure to join us for our annual event right here in Whistler, located in the beautiful coast mountains of British Columbia. Visit the event website at www.whistlerhalfmarathon.com for more information and to sign up for newsletters.
Past Events...
October - BlueShore Financial SPIRIT of the Shore Half Marathon @ Park Royal, West Vancouver 2013-2016
Annually on the first Sunday in October, the North Shore's premier running event will take athletes on a scenic course through West and North Vancouver with amazing views of English Bay, the Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver's skyline and all with the backdrop of the North Shore Mountains. Run Right Here! Visit the website at www.spirithalfmarathon.com for more information.
Canadian BBQ Championships
Dusty's @ Whistler Creekside 2003-2012
Benefiting the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, taster pass sales at this popular event each summer raise money that goes directly to leading edge research to find a cure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Competitors from all over North America converge on Whistler's Creekside base, and Dusty's, for some good old BBQ cooking. $58,000 was raised over the years at this event - something we are very proud of.
REEL ROCK 7 - January 2013
Featuring some of today's greatest climbers on some of the gnarliest routes on the palnet, Reel Rock 7 is a collection of 2012's greatest climbing films. Showcasing routes from India to Yosemite, from alpine assents to free-solo craziness, Reel Rock 7 was a night to remember. Net proceeds support kids with cancer at BC Children's Hospital.
SWELL2 - September 2011
Featuring surf photography legend Brian Bielmann, SWELL2 incorporated photogarphy, film, live music, silent auction and a gallery of 6 local artists and galleries to round out the night. Approx $2,500 was raised for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada
SWELL - September 2009
Whistler Conference Centre
Featuring the Canadian Premier of Clark Little's amazing slide show. See the trailer below and watch for his return to Whistler in 2010. $5300 raised in support of research to find a cure for inflamatory bowel disease.
Saddle Sores - July 2006
Whistler Village
2 guys on a mission - to ride 24 hours straight - on a stationary bike - on what turned out to be one of the hottest days in Whistler history. A tent in village square was the setting and the residents and guests of Whistler opened their wallets in support of the efforts made. The mercury hit 37 degrees celcius! Over $5000 raised for the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Pictures available in the Gallery.
56 km for the Cure - September 2005
Lake Cowichan, BC
One mans solo effort to raise money and awareness for inflamatory bowel disease. Whistler Friends co-founder Dave Clark trained for a year to prepare for the run around Lake Cowichan, BC. Being at the start line prepared to run at 5am, made for a 3am breakfast and warm up - and for one very long day! More than $12,000 raised for the CCFC - enough for the honors of top fundraiser at the event!
