Question 1

Plate Pickup

Accepted Answer

*Athletes must bring ID to plate pickup. No ID = No Plate!
 • Saturday 3:30 pm – 6 pm at Capilano University Squamish
 • or Sunday beginning at 7:30 am, at Capilano University Squamish
 • Race plates cannot be cut or altered.
 • Zone 4 timing chips will be installed on the right leg of your fork. You must return these to have your time recorded, and to enter the apres at Capilano University Squamish

Question 2

Race Categories

Accepted Answer

Full Course: U-17 / U-21 / Open 21-34 / Masters 35-44  / Veteran 45+ / *U-21 Elite / *Pro
Short Course: U-21 / Open 21-34 / Masters 35-44 / Veteran 45+
Classic’s Course: U-21 / Open 21-34 / Masters 35-44 / Veteran 45+

Question 3

Full Course Schedule

Accepted Answer

Rider Briefing - timetable below is a guideline, to be confirmed
*** you must sign in at official race start before going on course, failing to do so will result in disqualification ***
Full Course Category Start Time
Open Men (21-34) 8:00 AM
U-21 Men (not elite) 9:00 AM
Masters Men (35-44) 9:10 AM
Veteran Men (45+) 10:00 AM
U-17 Men 10:20 AM
All Women’s Categories (excluding Pro) 10:30 AM
Race Start Pause 30 Minutes
Elite U-21 11:00 AM
Pro Women & Men 11:15 AM

Full Course Cut-Off Time - (check in at Capilano University Squamish before below time)
Open Men (full course) 3:30 PM
U-21 Men (full course) 3:40 PM
Masters Men (full course) 4:30 PM
Veteran Men (full course) 4:50 PM
U-17 Men (full course) 5:00 PM
All Women (full course) 5:30 PM
Pro Women, Men & Elite U21 6:30

Podium Awards
Beginning at 6:45pm

Course Start
All courses start at Capilano University Squamish. Riders must check in at course start at their designated start time before leaving to go on course – failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Course Finish
All courses finish at Capilano University Squamish, which will host the apres meal & drink, as well as the podium awards and after party.
All participants and volunteers receive a meal and drink, along with a donut from Nesters Market. Additional food will be available for purchase at Routes Eatery @ Capilano University Squamish.
Friends, family, and spectators are welcome to join us.
Secure indoor bike valet will be available for participants and volunteers only, courtesy of The Shred Shuttle.(https://www.instagram.com/theshredshuttle/) Other riders are encouraged to bring a lock.

Question 4

Short Course Schedule

Accepted Answer

Short Course - timetable below is a guideline, to be confirmed
*** you must sign in at official race start before going on course, failing to do so will result in disqualification.
Short Course Category Start Time
Open Men (21-34)8:00 AM
Masters Men (35-44)9:25 AM
Veteran Men (45+)10:20 AM
All Women’s Categories 11:00 AM
U-21 Men 11:25 AM

Short Course Cut-Off Time - check in at Capilano University Squamish before below time
Open Men (short course) 2:00 PM 
Masters Men (short course) 3:00 PM
Veteran Men (short course) 3:40 PM
All Women (short course) 4:00 PM
U-21 Men (short course) 4:20 PM

Podium Awards
Beginning at 4:45pm

Course Start
All courses start at Capilano University Squamish. Riders must check in at course start at their designated start time before leaving to go on course – failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Course Finish
All courses finish at Capilano University Squamish, which will host the apres meal & drink, as well as the podium awards and after party.
All participants and volunteers receive a meal and drink, along with a donut from Nesters Market. Additional food will be available for purchase at Routes Eatery @ Capilano University Squamish.
Friends, family, and spectators are welcome to join us.
Secure indoor bike valet will be available for participants and volunteers only, courtesy of The Shred Shuttle.(https://www.instagram.com/theshredshuttle/) Other riders are encouraged to bring a lock.

Question 5

Classics Course Schedule

Accepted Answer

Classics Course - timetable below is a guideline, to be confirmed
*** you must sign in at official race start before going on course, failing to do so will result in disqualification.
Classics Course Category Start Time
Open Men (21-34) 10:00 AM
Masters Men (35-44) 10:20 AM
Veteran Men (45+) 10:40 AM
All Women’s Categories 11:00 AM
U-21 Men 11:30 AM

Classics Course Cut-Off Time - check in at Capilano University Squamish before below times
Open Men (classics course) 1:20 PM
Masters Men (classics course) 1:40 PM
Veteran Men (classics course) 2:00 PM
All Women (classics course) 2:30 PM
U-21 Men (classics course) 2:45 PM

Podium Awards
Beginning at 3:00pm

Course Start
All courses start at Capilano University Squamish. Riders must check in at course start at their designated start time before leaving to go on course – failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Course Finish
All courses finish at Capilano University Squamish, which will host the apres meal & drink, as well as the podium awards and after party.
All participants and volunteers receive a meal and drink, along with a donut from Nesters Market. Additional food will be available for purchase at Routes Eatery @ Capilano University Squamish.
Friends, family, and spectators are welcome to join us.
Secure indoor bike valet will be available for participants and volunteers only, courtesy of The Shred Shuttle.(https://www.instagram.com/theshredshuttle/) Other riders are encouraged to bring a lock.

Question 6

Race Rules

Accepted Answer

• Course is not closed for practice – Always respect other trail users
 • All riders must leave in their designated start wave (for special exceptions, see registration table on race day)
 • All riders must follow the course in its entirety
 • Riders will leave each start gate in 45 second intervals
 • Do not cut the course – ride between the tape. In sections with no tape, stay on the trail
 • Riders not adhering to trail closure and walk-only practice stages will be disqualified.
 • Stage restarts strictly prohibited.
 • If you come across an injured rider you must call for verbal response. You must stop to assist if no verbal response is given. You will be allowed a stage restart in this instance. Follow emergency protocol on back of your race plate.
 • Riders deemed unfit to continue by an official event medic must relinquish their race plate for pickup at the race finish area.
 • If caught by another rider within a stage, riders must yield IMMEDIATELY to the faster, on-coming rider.
 • Youth riders accompanied by a coach or parent on course must maintain pace of 45 second interval start times. No additional time given for parents/coaches following riders.
 • All riders must obey by the rules of the road while on roadways
 • All riders must follow start marshal, finish marshal, and course marshal direction at all times
 • All riders must wear a CSA approved helmet with chin strap attached at all times. Full face helmets are not mandatory, but are strongly recommended.
 • Personal shuttling is strictly prohibited
 • E-bikes (even with battery removed) are prohibited
 • Do not litter
 • Do not disturb wildlife or any vegetation outside of the official course
 • Failure to conform with any of the above rules will result in rider disqualification

Question 7

Event Parking

Accepted Answer

Participants driving are encouraged to carpool. People staying/living in town are encouraged to ride from home.
Paid parking is available at Capilano University Squamish. Additional parking is available at the Diamond Head Trail parking lot,(https://maps.app.goo.gl/aJ61JCxK5Hqgi34m7) or on neighbourhood streets in the Garibaldi Highlands neighbourhoods. 
Secure indoor bike valet is included in your entry and will be operated by The Shred Shuttle at the finish area for race participants and volunteers only. We encourage family and friends arriving for podium awards and after party by bike to bring a lock. Friends and family cannot use the bike valet, or simply bring your bike into the venue. Please plan accordingly.

Question 8

Apres Meal & Drink

Accepted Answer

The 2026 Apres 
 • All racers must officially finish their day at Capilano University Squamish. Upon arrival riders and volunteers will be greeted with a well deserved meal, and a beer courtesy of Howe Sound Brewing (other cold beverages available for those under age 19, or who prefer something other than beer), and Nesters Market will have a donut for you
 • Apres opens at 12:30 pm
 • After your complimentary beverage, $1 from all beer purchases will be donated to support Squamish Search and Rescue.
 • You must arrive for your apres meal/drink before your cut off time – see below for details.
 • Seating is reserved for participants and volunteers
 • Family, friends, and spectators are welcome to join us for apres, podium awards, and the after party.
 • Meal is provided for racers and volunteers only. Additional food will be available for purchase.
 • Live Music will be playing all afternoon at the apres.
 • After party begins immediately following podium awards and goes until late.
 • Howe Sound Brewing tap take-over will be in effect.
 • Lots of other fun and games to be had at the apres with expo area sponsors!

Meal cut off times TBD – below is previous year example.
Full Course Meal Cut-Off Time
Open Men (full course) 3:30 PM
U-21 Men (full course) 3:40 PM
Masters Men (full course) 4:30 PM
Veteran Men (full course) 4:50 PM
U-17 Men (full course) 5:00 PM
All Women (full course) 5:30 PM
Pro Women, Men & Elite U21 6:30

Short Course Meal Cut-Off Time
Open Men (short course) 2:00 PM 
Masters Men (short course) 3:00 PM
Veteran Men (short course) 3:40 PM
All Women (short course) 4:00 PM
U-21 Men (short course) 4:20 PM

Classics Course Meal Cut-Off Time
Open Men (classics course) 1:20 PM
Masters Men (classics course) 1:40 PM
Veteran Men (classics course) 2:00 PM
All Women (classics course) 2:30 PM
U-21 Men (classics course) 2:45 PM

Question 9

Emergency Info

Accepted Answer

EMERGENCY RESPONSE:
Emergency info is located on the back of your race plate. Riders must read the race briefing that you will receive in advance of race day.
In the event of injury or emergency:
Call Race Controller (604) 213-7021
If stable – move to stage finish, notify start/finish marshal
If critical/life threatening emergency 
call 911 after calling medical team lead
Stay with injured rider!

NEAREST CLINIC / HOSPITAL:
Sea to Sky Walk in Clinic. 40147 Glenalder Pl, Squamish, BC
Squamish General Hospital. 38140 Behrner Dr, Squamish, BC

Squamish Enduro does not provide (i.e. not included with your entry) personal insurance coverage. Participants are responsible to obtain this individually.

Question 10

Timing

Accepted Answer

Timing is provided by Zone 4. Your timing chips will be handed to you at plate pickup, and should be installed on your right fork leg. You must return your timing chip to register an official time, and to enter the apres. Timing chip collection will be at the entry to the apres at Capilano University Squamish.
It is imperative that you mount your number plate on your handlebar using zip ties. It must hang perpendicular to the ground and not be bent, folded, cut, or obstructed in any way.
There is a timing device at all stage starts and finishes, which will be monitored by volunteers. Volunteers will instruct you where to wait before your stage start, and when you can begin riding.
We will withhold stage results on one stage in each course to build some podium excitement.

Question 11

Media

Accepted Answer

• Professional photography/videography of any kind must have credentials prior to event day. Please submit the below information to our contact page
 • COMPANY:
MEDIA TYPE (PRINT/WEB):
NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
HOW WILL PHOTOS/VIDEOS BE USED:
WILL THE PHOTOS/VIDEOS BE RESOLD:

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