19th Annual Golden Gallop

🏃 Welcome to Golden!

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

📅 Event Details

• Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
• Location: 701 24th St, Golden, CO
• Course: Through downtown under the Golden 'Welcome' arch
• Start/Finish: Golden High School

🏅 Race Information

Golden’s biggest annual race will take place for the 19th year running! This Golden Gallop will lead its runners on 5k and 10k loops as in previous years.

🐶 Dog Participation

The Golden Gallop is again welcoming well-behaved DOGS this year to the 5K and 10K! Be sure to register your dog in the "Add On" section if your dog is joining you this year. Registered dogs will receive a Gallop giveaway such as a bandana, collar charm, etc. which will be included in your race packet. Note: Dogs can NOT participate in the Kids Fun Run.

Runners with dogs and/or strollers must be at the back of the pack of racers at the starting line.

🏃‍♀️ Choose Your Event

Choose from these FOUR events:

• 5K: Join for a scenic run!
• 10K: Test your endurance!
• Kids Fun Run: A special event for the little ones!
• Sleep In: For those that can't make it on race day or just want to sleep in.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

Other Important Info:

• Cash Prizes: We are offering $150 first place: $100 second place: $50 for third place.
• Age Group Awards: Age group categories for both the 5K & 10K are as follows: M/F for all age groups (10 and Under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+).
• Course Record Bonus: Anyone who sets a new course record will receive a $100 bonus.
• T-Shirt Size: We cannot guarantee t-shirt size availability as we get closer to race day (register by September 1st to guarantee t-shirt size).

📦 Packet Pick Up

FIND PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION UNDER THE RACE INFO DROP DOWN

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

FIND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE SPONSORSHIP DROP DOWN

🌟 Join Us!

The 2025 19th 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!

👥 Stay Connected

Follow us on Facebook (TheGoldenGallop) and Instagram (thegoldengallop).

💼 Supporting Education

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 $40,000 in support to our Golden schools on an annual basis.

For more information about the event, visit the race page.