Race Description
Join us for an epic adventure at the 2nd Annual Selkirk Slackers Ultra & Relay in beautiful Golden, BC, on May 24th, 2025!
Discover the stunning trails of Golden, BC on our fun 6km loop Ultra.
Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just dipping a toe into running, the Slackers Ultra is an inclusive and welcoming way to spend a May 2-4 weekend.
Run 5k, 10k, 25k, 75k, or more – the choice is yours.
Challenge yourself with 8 or 12 hrs of non-stop running, team up with a partner, or assemble a relay squad.
This event is all about our fantastic regional community of runners! Make it your own, set new goals, and achieve them with us. Rally your friends, family, and fellow slackers – 2025 is your year to conquer the Selkirk Slackers Ultra & Relay. Don't miss out!
New this year we are opening up registration to youth teams (5 member). Participants must be 13 yr+ by race day and an adult must be present at your basecamp throughout the event.
Registration opens November 20, 2024 come and be a part of this inclusive running experience.
The 5.96km km trail loop (164m ascent and 169m descent) can be completed by walking or running.
Each participant will complete as many laps as they want in the 12-hour or 8-hr time frame. The Start/Finish of each lap is at the Keith King Memorial Park where the transition zone is comprised of team tents, timing tent and aid station.
There is plenty of parking on-site as well as washroom facilities.
Teams and Solo runners are encouraged to set up their own base camps in the transition zone,
bring whatever will make your day on the trails a success! Comfy chairs, banners, cowbells and
whatever makes it fun to hang out for the day. The course goes right through the transition zone
so you can cheer everyone on!
Team members will be responsible for keeping track of their laps at the Lap Table and of course
we'll help!
Solo Runners will have dedicated volunteers to help them track their laps as they pass by the Lap
Table.
Finer Details:
12hr Racers (Solo and Team) have a 7am start time, 8hr racers have a 11am start time.
We allow last lap with 30min left before 7pm
There is no rain date. We will run in the sun, rain, snow, and sleet.
Only a "force majeure" which makes aid stations and support staff unable to function will be cause for cancellation. In the event of a cancellation, no refunds or credits will be applied to future events.
Slackers Ultra is a community-based, eco-friendly, volunteer supported event. We work closely with the Town of Golden, Golden Cycling Club, and Recreation and Trail Sites BC, to provide a safe, fun, exciting race.
No bib transfers or bandits
No littering. Pack in, pack out.
Runners must stay on the established course
No pacers
No deferrals
No refunds
No dogs for runners
Runners’ crews may meet and assist runners only at the Start/Finish area. Assistance may include food, fuel and other items the runner could use.
Have Fun!
A detailed course map will be emailed out closer to Race day.
Race Day Schedule
Friday May 23rd
3:00pm: camping opens up at KKMP and participants staying overnight can start to set up camp
3:00pm: event set up begins, as well as participants setting up their solo and relay stations in the Start/Finish area
5:00pm-7:00pm: Race Package Pick up Starts
Saturday May 24th6:00am: last minute package pick up open and volunteer meeting
6:30am: pre-Race Meeting with all participants
6:30am: Coffee Truck arrives!
7:00am: 12hr Race Begins
11:00am: 8hr Race Beings
12:00pm: Food Truck arrives!
7:00pm: 12hr/8hr Race Ends
7:30pm-8:15pm: Awards/Thank-yous
Sunday May 25th
11:00am all campers must vacate their sites
Race Route
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Camping
We have a limited number of onsite camping spots available to teams who wish stay up at the start/finish line! Please make sure that you click the Add-On Camping option when registering.
Spots are available Friday and Saturday night.
Event's current local time: 6:57 AM MT
