Whistler
REGISTRATION
Registration Opens: April 22, 2026
Please note that Kidsworx registration will launch in May. More information on Kidsworx registration can be found HERE.
Registration Deadline: July 19, 2026 at 11:59 PDT.
There will be no onsite registration.
For race specific information on categories, entry fees and formats, please visit the individual event pages HERE
Cancellation Policy
Entry fees are refundable (less a $25 administration fee per event) if written cancellation notice is received at athletes@crankworx.com no later than: June 24, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT.
After this deadline, all entries are final and non-refundable, and non-transferable, including but not limited to injury, illness, mechanical failure, travel disruption, visa issues, or other personal circumstances.
Athletes are encouraged to obtain personal event insurance where appropriate.
Post-Deadline Withdrawals
Athletes who are unable to compete after the cancellation deadline must notify athletes@crankworx.com as soon as possible.
Maintaining accurate start lists is critical for competition operations, seeding, and broadcast planning. Timely withdrawal ensures opportunities can be offered to other athletes.
Failure to formally withdraw will result in the athlete appearing on the official start list as a DNS (Did Not Start) and may be considered in future participation or seeding decisions at Crankworx events.
Professional communication is an expectation of participation within the Crankworx Series.
Force Majeure
In the event that the festival or competition is cancelled, postponed, or modified due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the organizer (including but not limited to weather, wildfire, government restrictions, public health orders, or other force majeure events), Crankworx reserves the right to determine refund eligibility at its sole discretion.
Cancellation Deadline: June 24, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT
Riders must register in the same category for all events (there is not an option to register in Pro for one event and Amateur for another).
Key Notes for Registering
– Competitors will need to create an account and set up an athlete profile
– The account and athlete profile will be used for all Crankworx festivals and events moving forward
– You can only have one tab open in a browser at a time to register an athlete. If you are a parent registering multiple children, you can only register one child at a time. You will need to navigate to “Manage Additional Athletes”, select the first child, register and pay, before proceeding to register your second or third child.
**Only one account and profile is required. Once an athlete profile is created, competitors can register for races through their profile. For competitors 17 years and younger, a parent can create a profile and add their children under “Manage Additional Athletes”**
Waitlists
Once a category has sold out, please add yourself or child to the waitlist by navigating to “register for events”, selecting the race and then clicking ‘Sold Out, Join waitlist’. Please only click this button once. If you click multiple times, it will remove you and then re-add you at the bottom of the waitlist.
KIDSWORX REGISTRATION
Kidsworx Athlete Registration will launch in May – more information HERE
Information for all Kidsworx events can be found HERE
EVENT WAIVER
Participation in Crankworx is subject to the Release of Liability Waiver of Claim, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement (“the Release Agreement”). All participants are required to agree to the Release Agreement prior to participating in Crankworx Click here to review the Release Agreement
The Event Waiver is now part of the online registration process. You will be prompted to sign the waiver prior to payment for your registration. There will be no option to sign the waiver in person at the Riders Office.
If you are 19 years or younger, your parent or legal guardian must sign the online waiver.
Race plates cannot be issued unless the is a properly completed online Event Waiver.
RACE CATEGORY ELIGIBILITY
Race Category Eligibility (age and gender) for all Crankworx events will be determined by the Crankworx, Cycling BC, Cycling Canada or UCI license. For athletes who do not possess a Cycling BC, Cycling Canada or UCI license, and do not require one for any of the races in which they are entered, Race Category Eligibility (age and gender) will be determined by the athletes birth certificate or passport. Athletes may be required to provide evidence at the point of athlete registration or accreditation (at the discretion of the Athlete Manager or Event Director).
ATHLETE CHECK IN / RIDERS OFFICE
Hours:
TBA
LIFT TICKETS – SALES LOCATION & HOURS
Hours:
TBA
PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
Full-face helmets are required for all Crankworx events (Downhills, Enduro, Dual Slalom, Whip-Off, Pump Track and Slopestyle)
Additional protection requirements will apply for the OG CDN OPN DH and Canadian Open DH.
FAQs
Please refer to the Kidsworx programming for options for competitors 12 years and younger.
DO I NEED A LICENCE?
Race licenses are required for the OG CDN OPN DH and the Canadian Open DH. Please refer to each individual event page for further requirements on licensing.
OG CDN OPN DH Event Page | Canadian Open DH Event Page
Race licenses are not required for any other events at Crankworx Whistler.
DO I NEED A LIFT TICKET?
Races within the Whistler Mountain Bike Park will require a lift ticket or pass (Canadian Open Enduro, Air DH, OG CDN OPN DH & Canadian Open DH). Whistler Mountain Bike Park tickets/passes are not included in the registration/entry fees.
If you are registered in an event that requires a lift ticket, you will be eligible to purchase lift tickets at a discounted rate through the Athlete Centres for the specific dates of your training & race days. See the above hours for when lift tickets can be purchased at the Athlete Centres.
DO RACERS GET LIFT LINE PRIORITY?
Competitors registered in races that take place within Whistler Mountain Bike Park will have priority loading on race day only. There will be no lift line priority on training days.
HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT TIME I’LL BE RACING?
Event times are posted on the event schedule. The start list will be posted online the evening prior to the event with an email to follow to all pertaining athletes.
MEDICAL SERVICES / FIRST AID MANAGEMENT
First aid personnel will be available during training sessions and competition.
Whistler Bike Park Patrol Emergency Dispatch: 604-935-5555
Concussion is a specific area for focus in mountain biking. Crankworx Whistler has a structured concussion assessment and management protocol in place for ensuring athletes get the best possible care when affected by a concussion. For more information on the concussion protocol please contact athletes@crankworx.com
MEDICAL FACILITIES
Whistler Health Care Centre
4380 Lorimer Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
INSURANCE
Travel, medical and liability insurance is recommended when travelling and competing at any Crankworx Festival. Insurance coverage is not provided by Crankworx Whistler.
IMAGE RELEASE
As a condition of my participation in Crankworx Whistler, I hereby unconditionally and irrevocably consent, authorize and grant Crankworx Events Inc. (“CEI”), the event organizers of each event, and their respective affiliates, sponsors, promoters, advertisers, broadcasters, webcasters, contractors, agents, representatives, licensees and assigns (together, the “Releasees”) all the necessary authority, right and license and permission to use photographs, audio or video recordings, or other forms of recordings that capture my image, likeness, voice or performance (or all of these) (collectively hereinafter referred to as “Images”), in which I may be included in whole or in part, in any manner or media, including print, broadcast, internet media, direct marketing channels, downloadable content and applications, and all other technologies now known or hereafter developed. I acknowledge that drones may be used in capturing these images and accept that they may be flying above me. The Images may be used or exploited for any commercial or non-commercial purpose whatsoever, and may be altered, modified, changed, combined or incorporated into other works I hereby relinquish any rights I may have in the Images (including privacy, personality and publicity rights. In no event shall I seek or be entitled to injunctive or other equitable relief in connection with the use of the Images. No fees or other compensation whatsoever will be provided to me for or in connection with the use of the Images. I hereby release the Releasees from any and all claims which I may now or in the future have relating to the ownership, reproductions, display, distribution or other use of the Images.
Questions? athletes@crankworx.com