A WORCA Women’s+ Enduro

The Witsend will return for its fourth year on Saturday, September 19, 2026!

**We’re ready for another rad day on bikes and hope you are too!**

2026 Registration Opens May 15!

A women’s enduro race created for the female mountain biking community in the Sea2Sky region and beyond. Choose your course, prepare your gear, and join us for an unforgettable day on the trails!

Key Dates For 2026

Race Day: Saturday September 19, 2026
Registration Opens: Friday May 15, 2026 @ 9:00am
Registration Closes: Monday September 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Refund Deadline: August 20, 2026 (a $20 processing fee applies). Membership fees are non-refundable.

Course Options

Please choose your course during registration:

Full Course: U20, 20-39, 40+
Short Course: U12, U15, 15-19, 20-39, 40+
*If fewer than 5 racers are in any category, those riders will be grouped into another category for the awards.

Short Course Route

Full Course Route

Age Categories & Fees

Age categories are based on your age as of December 31, 2026
You will be automatically assigned to the correct category based on your date of birth

Entry Fees:

Your entry fee for The Witsend includes race entry and racer plate, rider swag, on-course nutrition stations, event après including dinner and bevvies, chances to win prizes, and of course, a super rad day out on bikes with other gals!

A WORCA Membership is required to register for any WORCA event. For those living outside of Whistler who do not already have a WORCA membership, you will be able to purchase a SINGLE-EVENT membership for $20 to participate in The Witsend when you register.

$100 — Ages 21+
$85 — U20

If the cost of registration is a financial barrier for you taking part in the event, please contact outreach services at Whistler Community Services Society -we proudly work with WCSS to ensure the event is accessible to anyone and everyone.

2026 Registration

2026 Volunteer Registration

Waitlist Information

If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist
If a spot becomes available, everyone on the waitlist will receive an email
First to click and complete registration gets the spot

Sponsorship

2026 Sponsorship Package

2026 Sponsorship Interest Form

About the event

An event built for the challenge-seeking women's mountain biking community in the Sea2Sky, The Witsend event will take place on Sept 19. Just like last year, we’ll be donating 25% of proceeds to a dedicated charitable organization (the rest goes back into the trails!). This year’s recipient will be Whistler SAR.

The Witsend was purposefully created to provide a women’s+ focused enduro for the Sea2Sky (and our neighbours who want to join us for a solid day out on the bike).

This inclusive event is open to women, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse riders. Our aim is to connect with those riders in the mountain biking community who want a challenging race opportunity, and to showcase the deep support our community has for the women’s+ mountain bike scene.

With the two options of Short and Long Course, the Short Course will be appropriate for intermediate riders, while the Long Course will include trails more suitable for strong intermediate to advanced riders. (i.e., entry-level riders should review the course and determine if it is suited to their skill set).
This event is about women supporting women, whether you are new to racing or Enduro-riding, or a seasoned rider looking for more racing opportunities.

You won’t want to miss out on this day on the bike and the party that comes after the ride!
Registration is capped at 150 riders.

The Story Behind the Name

The roots of the Witsend can be traced back to a group of hard-working, fun-loving and adventure-seeking Lower Mainland school teachers; June Tidball, Florence Strachan, Jacquie Pope, Eunice “Kelly” Forster and Betty Gray. These women became the first women to own property by purchasing a two-bedroom cabin on the shores of Alta Lake in 1955. It was after a particular day of treacherous travel, from the steamboat in Vancouver to Squamish, a train from Squamish to Whistler, then Alta Lake, and then a half mile hike with luggage and supplies up a steep, winding set of stairs to reach the cabin, the name “The Witsend” was born. At the Witsend, the priorities consisted of doing activities together and having a good time in the outdoors. This isn’t far from the dream many independent, fun-spirited, and adventure-chasing women have, who migrate to Whistler today. The women of the Witsend left a lasting imprint on the future of Whistler and it’s why we are honoured to name WORCA’s newest Women's Enduro after them.

To read more about the wonderful Witsend women, follow THIS LINK.

Prior Year Information

2025 Race Photos

The Witsend photos by Cam Berquist (photographer instagram handle)
The Witsend photos by Glenn Mackie (photographer instagram handle)
The Witsend photos by Leon Butler (photographer instagram handle)

Extra snaps from fans
Pics from Steve Storey
Pics from Ryan Nicholson
Pics from Peter Trenouth

Photos are free of charge for download for racers for personal use - for commercial use please contact events@worca.com to be put in touch with the photographer. Please give credit to the photographer for use - you can find their social media handles linked above.

PRior year’s Race REsults

2025 Race Results - Riding Zone: Alpine (Full Course, Short Course)
2024 Race Results - Riding Zone: Cheakamus / West Side (Full Course, Short Course)
2023 Race Results - Riding Zone: Wedge (Full Course, Short Course)

2025 Race DAy SChedule

9:00am Full Course Racer Registration Opens (Racer Pit - bottom of Cat Scratch Fever)
9:25am Mandatory Full Course Racer Meeting
9:30am Full Course Riders leave racer pit
10:00am - 10:45am Stage 1 Old Binty’s > Billy Epic
10:50am-12:00pm Stage 2 Second Hand > Cat Scratch Left
10:30am Short Course registration opens
10:45am Short Course Racer Meeting
10:50am Short Course racers leave racer pit
10:55am-12:15pm Stage 3 Mandatory Suicide (Short Course Stage 1)
11:45am-1:45pm Stage 4 Prowler > Howler > No View (Short Course Stage 2)
12:15pm-3:15pm Stage 5 Fever Cat (Short Course Stage 3)