A WORCA Women’s Enduro
Mark off Saturday September 14, 2024 for The Witsend!
WORCA is excited to be hosting year 2 of The Witsend here in Whistler. Details will be released as available.
Registration for 2024 Opens on Wednesday April 17!
Registration will be opening on Wednesday April 17!
All riders must be WORCA members - make sure you have your WORCA membership purchased to speed up your registration process and ensure you get a spot!
Racers can choose between the FULL COURSE (5-6 stages) or the SHORT COURSE (3-4 stages).
We’re including a 50+ age category for 2024! For this category to run, a minimum of 10 riders must register for the the 50+ Full Course option by Friday August 2.
Read more about the Race Entry details, below.
Not able to race but want to be involved?
RACE ENTRY DETAILS
Your entry fee for The Witsend 2024 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!
Women’s Categories $100 entry fee
Full Course for by age categories: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ (contingent on category registrations)
Short Course - Open Women (all non-JR ages)
JR Women’s Category $85 entry fee (discount applied at checkout for age-eligible riders)
Full Course - 19 and under
Short Course - 19 and under
*age is calculated at 31 Dec 2024 for all categories
*A WORCA membership is required to register for this event
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 Saturday September 14, 2023. Read more about the story behind the name at the bottom of this page! Just like last year, we’ll be donating 25% of proceeds to a dedicated charitable organization.
The Witsend is purpose-driven, where our goal is to provide a female-focused Enduro event for women in the Sea2Sky (and our neighbours who want to join us for a solid day out on the bike).
Our aim is to connect with other females in the mountain biking community, and to showcase the deep support our community has for the women’s mountain bike scene.
The Witsend is geared towards intermediate & advanced-level riders seeking a challenge (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 - The Witsend welcomes anyone new to racing or Enduro-riding, AND seeks to amplify riding opportunities for those already participating in the scene.
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.
Course Release
The Witsend 2024 course will be released in late June - check back then!
Our event page on FB will show stage previews and be used to answer any rider questions.
Just like 2023, the 2024 Course will feature a FULL and a SHORT course.
Questions about the course or the event? Join our THE WITSEND - Event on Facebook to post a question, or shoot an email to Kat, our Race Director.
Our Sponsors
The sponsor section will be updated shortly! Check back to see our awesome supporters!
Event Refund Policy
A refund will be available for registration cancellations, minus a $20 processing fee, up to Friday, August 16, 2024.
After this date, there are no refunds.
Transferring registrations is subject to waitlist and will be at WORCA’s discretion.
Membership fees are non-refundable.
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.
The Witsend 2023 Course and Results
Our inaugural Witsend event took place in Wedge, and The Witsend 2023 courses are outlined below for both the FULL and the SHORT.
Full Course (click for the Trailforks Course View)
~22km and <1000m of climb from point to point
Short Course (click for the Trailforks Course View)
~15km and <650m of climb from point to point
The witsend 2023 Results
Click here for race results from The Witsend 2023!