3-Day trail running race in legendary Golden, BC, Canada

September 11-13, 2026

Choose between two stage distances or build your own event by selecting your preferred distance each day. Achieve your goals at the Golden Ultra. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10km, vertical challenge, or ultra, we’ve got all the options on beautiful trails right from the Town of Golden.

Hosted over 3 days, the Golden Ultra incorporates two stage races (Half Pint & Full Pint) and their component days into one big mountain trail running festival. Runners can choose between either stage race or any of the individuals single day distances. With a capacity of 700 runners, this event will sell out in 2026

Race Schedule

Friday September 11
5K (Gondy Climb)
3K (Catamount Climb)

Saturday September 12
60K
30K

Sunday September 13
16K
11K

What's Included

• Three exciting days of running in & around the beautiful town of Golden, British Columbia, Canada as well as Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
• Professionally mapped, marked, & beautiful courses on a mix of single track, double track, gravel & dirt trails
• Soft blend T-shirt for all registered participants
• Customized pint glass
• Sponsor swag giveaways
• Fully-stocked checkpoints/aid stations with sponsored nutrional products, electrolytes, water, fruit, chips, & more
• Drop bag opportunities for the 60km & 30km Ultras on Saturday Sept 12 (Must bring own drop bag - clearly marked with your name & bib number). We only have drop bags available at our double check point which is # 1 and #4. Check Point # 2 is too remote and Check Point # 3 is up at the top of the ski hill which we access by gondola.
• ChillVille lounge at the Finish Line - Free Beer, etc.
• Podium awards daily - Friday night at the Rec Plex (6:45pm) and Saturday and Sunday at the Start/Finish line
• Friday & Saturday evening meals at the Mt. 7 Rec Plex catered by Columbia River Catering Company (included for all Full & Half Pint participants, extra tickets available for guests & single day participants)
• Nightly race meetings after dinner with course briefings, question periods, & videos/pictures of the day presentations
• Professional medical team dedicated specifically to the event
• Over 100 Crew/Volunteers to ensure you have an enjoyable and memorable experience.
• Official event timing & results recorded by Zone 4

Please see our website for more details.

Event's current local time: 9:19 AM MT