Schedule of Events
September 12 - 14, 2025 • Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Shake out Run with the Golden Running Company
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Be ready to run at 6:00pm (5k run)
Location: The Riverhouse (506 8th Ave N, Golden, BC V0A 1H0)
Did we mention it’s FREE!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to stretch your legs, this event is perfect for all fitness levels. The Golden Running Company will guide us through a short, picturesque route, before we head back to the Riverhouse to connect over drinks. Don't miss out on the chance to meet fellow enthusiasts and enjoy a FUNtastic experience. Come shake off the stress and kick start your race weekend with us - see you there!
Package Pick Up
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
LOCATION: Spirit Square in Golden (500 - 8th Avenue North - Look for the tents!)
9:00AM to 1:00PM:
ALL Full Pint & Half Pint participants MUST pick up at this time.
There is NO PACKAGE PICK-UP at Kicking Horse Resort.
Drop bags for Stage 2 can be left at package pick-up (please make sure its clearly labelled ahead of time with your name &/or bib #) Drop Bags are only available at Check Points # 1 & #4 which is a double check point. You can provide aid to your friends at Aid # 3 at the top of the gondola on Stage 2. Please purchase a gondola ticket at the kiosk and head up. The drop bags will be returned to the Mt 7 Rec Plex at 6:00pm on Saturday and at the start of Stage 3 at Keith King Memorial Park on Sunday.
5:00PM to 7:00PM:
We encourage all other events/distances to pick up at this time – especially the 30km and/or the 60km participants.
Drop bags for Stage 2 can be left at package pick-up (please make sure its clearly labelled ahead of time with your name &/or bib number)
*Please Note: Drop Bags for checkpoints 1 & 4 on Stage 2 will NOT be accepted on Saturday morning – they MUST be dropped off during package pick-up hours listed above*
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
LOCATION: Spirit Square in Golden (500 - 8th Avenue North - Look for the tents!)
5:30AM to 7:30AM: Late package pick-up for 30km and/or 60km
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
LOCATION: Keith King Memorial Park (1501 Maple Dr, Golden, BC V0A 1H6 - Look for the tents!) - don’t use Apple maps - it will take you to the wrong location. Leave early so you don’t get stuck behind the trains.
7:00AM to 7:30AM: Late package pick-up for the single day event.
Schedule - Friday, Sept 12
9:00AM to 1:00PM: Package Pick-Up in Spirit Square (500 - 8th Avenue North)for Full Pint & Half Pint runners (look above for full Package Pick-Up details).
Note: There is NO PACKAGE PICK-UP at Kicking Horse Resort.
12:00PM: All Half Pint runners must be leaving Spirit Square in order to have enough time to drive to Kicking Horse Resort and be ready to load Catamount chair lift at 1:00pm. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (1500 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden, BC V0A 1H0).
12:45PM: All Half Pint runners must be uploading the Catamount chair lift.
1:30PM: Race Start for the HALF PINT - base of the Catamount chair lift
2:00pm: Race Start for the FULL PINT - base of the main base area (Gondola)
4:30PM: Finish Line closes for all runners
5:00PM to 7:00PM: Package Pick-Up in Spirit Square for all single day events (especially the 60km and/or 30km runners)
5:30PM: Dinner is served for Half Pint runners (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
6:15PM: Dinner is served for Full Pint runners (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
6:45PM: Stage 1 awards (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
7:00PM: Course & Medical briefing (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
7:15PM: Photos & Videos of the day presentation (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
7:30PM: Mandatory Volunteer Meeting
Schedule - Saturday, Sept 13
LOCATION: Spirit Square in Golden (500 - 8th Avenue North)
5:30AM to 7:30AM: Late Package Pick-Up for 60km & 30km runners (look above for full Package Pick-Up details).
Note: Please note that Drop Bags for checkpoint 1 & 4 on Stage 2 will NOT be accepted on Saturday morning – they MUST be dropped off during package pick-up hours on Friday.
5:40AM: Mandatory Gear Check as runners enter the start chute (for Full Pint & 60km runners only)
6:00AM: Race STARTS for all Full Pint & 60km runners - don’t forget your headlamps.
6:00am: 30km Dawn Patrol START with Nikki & Candace (Hikers ONLY)
8:00AM: Race STARTS for all Half Pint & 30km runners
9:00AM: Check point 1 cut off for Full Pint & 60km runners - 12.5km
11:15AM: Check point 1 cut off for Half Pint & 30km runners - 12.5km
NOON: Check point 2 cut off for Full Pint & 60km runners - 25km
NOON: Registration for Free Kids Race (Look for the green TransRockies Run tents in Spirit Square)
12:30PM: Race STARTS for Little Pint Kids Race
2:00PM: Check point 3 cut off for Full Pint & 60km runners - 33km
2:00PM: Half Pint awards presentation in Spirit Square next to the finish line
4:30PM: Check point 4 cut off for Full Pint & 60km runners - 44.5km
4:30PM: Full Pint awards presentation in Spirit Square next to the finish line
5:30PM: Dinner is served for Half Pint runners (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
6:15PM: Dinner is served for Full Pint runners (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
6:00pm - DROP BAGS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE REC PLEX - Look for the U-Haul truck outside of the front doors of the MT. 7 Rec Plex. If you don’t pick them up on Saturday night, they will be moved to the start of Stage 3 which is located at Keith King.
6:30PM: Finish Line closes for all Full Pint & 60km runners - 12.5 hour cut off
7:00PM: Course & Medical briefing (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
7:20PM: Photos & Videos of the day presentation (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
7:30PM: Mandatory Volunteer Meeting
Schedule - Sunday, Sept 14
LOCATION: Keith King Memorial Park (1501 Maple Dr, Golden, BC V0A 1H6) - Due to construction on the downtown bridge, we have temporarily moved the Stage 3 start/finish to Keith King.
8:00AM to 8:30AM: Late Package Pick-Up for the single day runners (look above for full Package Pick-Up details).
9:00AM: MASS Start for all runners!
NOON: Awards Presentation at Keith King Memorial Park for Stage 3 events as well as overall awards for Full Pint & Half Pint
12:30PM: Finish Line closes for all runners
10:00PM - 1:00pm: Food Trucks and Free Beer at the Finish Line/Keith King Memorial Park.
Dinner & Daily Awards Information
Dinner is included for all Full Pint & Half Pint registrations. Extra dinner tickets can be purchased ($45 each) for guests or those participants that are signed up for single day events only. These will sell out fast.
BOTH FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12 & SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
LOCATION: Mount 7 Rec Plex (1310 9 St S, Golden, BC V0A 1H0)
5:30PM: Dinner is served for Half Pint runners (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
6:15PM: Dinner is served for Full Pint runners (Mount 7 Rec Plex)
6:45PM: Stage awards for Stage 1. We do stage awards at the finish line on Saturday (Spirit Square) and Sunday at Keith King Memorial Park (Noon)
7:15PM: Course & Medical briefing
7:30PM: Photos & Videos of the day presentation
Awards Schedule - Times and 3 different locations:-)
Stage 1: 6:45pm - 7:00pm (Full & Half Pint) - Mt. 7 Rec Plex - Friday
Stage 2: 2:00pm - Half Pint/30k - Spirit Square - Saturday
Stage 2: 4:30pm - Full Pint/60k - Spirit Square - Saturday
Stage 3: NOON - All Categories - Keith King Memorial Sports Fields - Sunday
*Please Note: Extra dinner tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the door or at package pick up. Extra tickets must be purchased online through your events.com account before August 31, 2025*
Little Pint Kids Race!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
FREE
Register at the Race Office Tents in Spirit Square at 12:00 noon - it’s FREE!!
Race starts under the arch at 12:30pm
For kids 8 years old & under - 2k run/walk
We set up a short course that crosses the beautiful Kicking Horse Pedestrain Bridge and runs along a stunning riverside trail in Golden. The course provides lots of opportunities for pictures, cheers, & high-fives, and the sweet feeling of the finishing in the main chute under the arch. Parents/Guardians are welcome to join.
Note: Routes are subject to change at any time for permitting and/or safety.
