Q: What day is the event this year?

A: The 2024 running of the Squamish Traverse takes place on August 17th, 2024.

Q: Where is the start and finish?

A: The event is being held at the Al McIntosh Loggers Sports Grounds. It will host the start and finish to the race, as well as the awards and post race festivities.

Q: When can I pick up my race packet?

A: Packet pickup will be available starting at 5:30 AM on race day at the start/finish.

Q: Can I leave a drop bag on course?

A: We will be accepting drop bags for both distances at packet pickup until 15 minutes before your scheduled start. Bags will be brought to Cat Lake aid station, meaning you will have two chances to access this bag, at 38km and 63km. (17km and 43km for peak route)

Q: Can I receive support from friends/family during the race?

A: Racers are allowed a “crew,” which can assist you at Cat Lake aid station. Receiving help from your crew outside of Cat Lake will result in racer disqualification. However, they can cheer you on as loud as they like throughout your race.

Q: What type of bike should I ride?

A: The Squamish Traverse is most comfortably done on a full-suspension mountain bike. However, if you are looking for an edge on the climbs, a hardtail mountain bike or gravel bike could potentially be quicker. That being said, there are many technical descents as well as tight singletrack zones, so be prepared to walk your bike in many sections.

Q: Can I ride a tandem or single speed bike?

A: Tandems and single speed bikes are allowed, and will have their own categories and prizing. If you wish to bring another style of unique bike, please reach out to us to confirm that it will be allowed on course.

Q: Are E-bikes allowed?

A: Unfortunately, E-bikes are not allowed this year in either the 100k or the Peak Route distances.

Q: How long is the race expected to take?

A: The 100k course can take anywhere from 7-12+ hours to complete, while the Peak Route course should take between 3-6 hours for most riders.

Q: How do the time cuts work?

A: The time cuts are designed to keep racers safe and off the course before dark. The two time cut locations are less than a 20 kilometer flat or downhill ride from the start/finish. Unfortunately, if racers arrive beyond the posted time, we will have to disqualify their number and send them back to the start/finish.

Q: What sort of terrain will the course cover?

A: Squamish has some incredible off-road terrain that has become renowned the world over. The Squamish Traverse includes a little bit of everything, with some singletrack trails, as well as doubletrack, but the majority of off-road terrain is gravel forest service roads. However, don’t take these roads for granted, as many are not well graded and can only be crossed in a 4x4 vehicle on the best of days.

Q: Where can I pack my vehicle?

A: We will have plenty of parking available at the start/finish

Q: I want to be involved, how can I volunteer?

A: We would love to have you! We have many available volunteer opportunities with varying hours and responsibilities, all listed on the BikeReg registration page here. All volunteers will receive the following benefits: 70% discount on 2025 registration, meal and drink ticket at finish festival, custom Squamish Traverse swag item, and 40% discount on Squamish Traverse merchandise for sale.