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20th Annual Golden Gallop
Date and time
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Date and time
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location
701 24th St, Golden, CO
Date and time
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location
701 24th St, Golden, CO
This race
Howdy, Folks!
Welcome to the 20th Annual Golden Gallop!
Lace up and join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026 for Golden's biggest annual run. You'll run right through downtown, under the iconic "Welcome" arch, with start and finish at Golden High School.
What's New in 2026
🌟 NEW: The 20K Challenge (10K completed on race day, 10K on your own) 👕 NEW: Long-sleeve sports performance tee 🛍️ NEW: Store items to show off your Gallop pride Special recognition for your Golden Gallop run streak
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Choose Your Event
5K 10K 20K Challenge — this year only! 10K completed on race day, 10K on your own Kids Fun Run Sleep In — can't make it? Run on your own time.
Dogs Welcome!
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the 5K and 10K. Register your dog in the "Add On" section and they'll receive a Golden Gallop bandana in your race packet. Dogs may not participate in the Kids Fun Run.
Race Packet Pick Up - Now at Golden High School
Saturday, September 19th - Packet pickup will take place at Golden High School (701 24th St, Golden, CO, 80401) from 10am - 4pm Race Day: Sunday, September 20th - pick up your packet at Golden High School beginning at 7 a.m. until the start of race
Register before September 1 to guarantee your t-shirt size
Shirt size preferences are not guaranteed on or after September 1
Good to Know
Register before September 1 to guarantee your t-shirt size. Packet Pick Up info → Cash prizes: 1st $150 · 2nd $100 · 3rd $50 for M/F in both 5K and 10K (12 awards total). Course record bonus: $100. Age group awards for M/F in 5K and 10K: 10 & Under, 11–13, 14–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+. Runners with dogs or strollers must start at the back of the pack.
Sponsors
The Golden Gallop is made possible by our generous local sponsors. Learn about sponsorship opportunities →
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The Golden Gallop is the annual fundraiser for the Golden Schools Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that provides $50,000+ in annual support to Golden's seven neighborhood schools.
5K
10K
12.4 mi
9.3 mi