Golden Hour 5K, Lil' Tri, River & Trail Triathlon

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us on Labor Day - Monday, September 1st, for the Montgomery Whitewater Golden Hour Races- 5K, River & Trail Triathlon and Lil' Tri.

🏅 Golden Hour | 5K

Date & Time: Sept. 1st | 7:00am

• Event Type: A professionally timed event open to runners (and walkers!) of all ages and abilities.
• Course: The unique course will take runners through the beautiful grounds at Montgomery Whitewater, with both start and finish at the Main Pavilion Breezeway Entrance.
• Awards: Awards will be given to the top finishers and 5-year age groups.

🚴‍♂️ Golden Hour | River & Trail Triathlon

Date & Time: Sept. 1st | 8:00am

• Adventure Race: Presented by PT Solutions, designed for 12- to 17-year-olds.
• Course Details: Participants will complete a one-mile multi-terrain run, a 1.5-mile bike ride through our wooded trail system, and a 2,200-ft low-flow paddle through the creek channel.
• Equipment: Montgomery Whitewater will provide all of the equipment needed for the kayak paddle portion: however, athletes will need to bring their own bike and helmet.
• Notes: This race is not timed. Overall, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers will be announced, and all participants will receive a race t-shirt, medal, and bandana to tie dye.

🛶 Golden Hour | Lil' Tri

Date & Time: Sept. 1st | 9:00am

• Event Overview: Montgomery Whitewater’s “Lil Tri” puts a fun spin on the traditional triathlon for kids ages 6 to 11.
• Course: Lil Tri consists of a 370-yard flatwater paddle, 704-yard bike ride, and 880-yard run.
• Requirements: Montgomery Whitewater will provide all of the equipment needed for the flatwater paddle: however, athletes will need to bring their own bike and helmet. Kids ages 6-10 must have an adult in the ducky (inflatable kayak) for the water portion of the race. 11-year-olds may paddle on their own.
• Notes: This race is not timed and there will be no official winner announced. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, medal, and bandana to tie dye.

📅 Important Information

• Registration Deadline: To receive a race t-shirt, you must register by Wednesday, August 20th.
• Packet Pick-Up: Race packet pick-up is on Sunday, August 31st, under the Montgomery Whitewater Park Pavilion from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
• Weather Policy: Races will be held rain or shine. All efforts will be made to finish the scheduled events. However, in the event of extreme inclement weather that prevents us from conducting the races safely, there will be no refunds.

🌐 More Information

For additional details, please visit the race page: Golden Hour Race Registration.