20th Annual Golden Gallop

Howdy Folks! Welcome to Golden, where the west RUNS!

20th Annual Golden Gallop

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Golden’s biggest annual run is hittin’ the trail for its 20th year, and we’re mighty proud to keep the tradition runnin’ strong. We can’t wait to welcome folks back to our same great course through downtown, passin’ under the iconic Golden “Welcome” arch, with both the start and finish at Golden High School.

This year’s Golden Gallop will once again lead runners along our tried-and-true 5K and 10K loops, just like in years past - scenic, spirited, and full of hometown charm. So lace up, find your pace, and come celebrate 20 golden years on the run—it’s gonna be one heck of a Gallop!

New Excitement This Year:

• NEW event: the 20K Challenge
• NEW long-sleeve sports performance tee: perfect for race day and beyond
• NEW store items: to show off your Gallop pride

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Additional Highlights:

Plus, we’ll be tippin’ our hats with special recognition for the number of Golden Gallops you’ve run, addin’ fresh excitement all along the course, and introducin’ new sponsorship levels.

Choose from these FOUR events:

• 5K
• 10K
• Kids Fun Run
• 20K Challenge: this year only! (only the 10K will be completed and timed on race day)
• Sleep In: For those that can't make it on race day or just want to sleep in

Dog Participation:

• Register: your dog in the "Add On" section if your dog is joining you this year.
• Reward: Registered dogs will receive a Golden Gallop bandana that will be included in your race packet.
• Restriction: Dogs can NOT participate in the Kids Fun Run.

Other Important Info:

• Size Availability: We can not guarantee t-shirt size availability as we get closer to the race day.
• Registration Deadline: Register by September 1st to guarantee t-shirt size.
• Packet Pick Up: information available here.
• Awards: We are offering $150 first place: $100 second place: $50 for third place for male and female racers in the 10K and 5K events - a total of 12 cash awards. In addition, anyone who sets a new course record will receive a $100 bonus.
• Age group awards: will also be given out for M/F in both the 5K and 10K events.
• Participants with dogs/strollers: must start at the back of the pack at the starting line.

The Golden Gallop is made possible due to our strong local sponsors. Click here for more information about becoming a Golden Gallop Sponsor!

The 2026 20th Annual Golden Gallop is sure to be a one-of-a-kind race in a one-of-a-kind town! Be there, where the west runs!

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The Golden Gallop is the annual fundraiser for the Golden Schools Foundation (GSF) which provides educational funding for our seven Golden neighborhood articulation schools. GSF is a 501(c)(3) formed to help encourage a high level of performance and accountability at the Golden neighborhood articulation schools. The Golden Gallop helps make it possible to provide $50,000 in support to our Golden schools on an annual basis.