20th Annual Golden Gallop
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 7:45AM MDT
- Location Golden, Colorado
- Price $27.75 - $59.55
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the 20th Annual Golden Gallop, taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the beautiful city of Golden, Jefferson! This highly anticipated event invites runners of all ages to lace up their sneakers and join in the fun right through downtown, under the iconic "Welcome" arch, with the start and finish line conveniently located at Golden High School.
Participants can choose from a variety of exciting race distances, including a 5K, 10K, and the exclusive 20K Challenge, which features a 10K run on race day and an additional 10K to complete on your own. Kids will also have a blast in the Kids Fun Run, while well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their owners in the 5K and 10K events! Don’t miss out on the new long-sleeve sports performance tee and special recognition for those who have participated in previous Golden Gallop events. Plus, be sure to register before September 1 to guarantee your t-shirt size! With cash prizes and age group awards available, this is not just a run—it's a celebration of community spirit and athleticism. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family
Participants can choose from a variety of exciting race distances, including a 5K, 10K, and the exclusive 20K Challenge, which features a 10K run on race day and an additional 10K to complete on your own. Kids will also have a blast in the Kids Fun Run, while well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their owners in the 5K and 10K events! Don’t miss out on the new long-sleeve sports performance tee and special recognition for those who have participated in previous Golden Gallop events. Plus, be sure to register before September 1 to guarantee your t-shirt size! With cash prizes and age group awards available, this is not just a run—it's a celebration of community spirit and athleticism. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family
Organiser's Description
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
REGISTER TODAY -> [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=105394]
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 -> [https://runsignup.com/Race/AnnualGoldenGallop/Page-3]
* 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, 1113, 1419, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 7079, 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 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Sponsors/CO/Golden/AnnualGoldenGallop].
Learn about sponsorship opportunities -> [https://runsignup.com/Race/AnnualGoldenGallop/Page-7]
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Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheGoldenGallop] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegoldengallop/].
The Golden Gallop is the annual fundraiser for the GOLDEN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION [https://www.goldenschoolsfoundation.org], a 501(c)(3) that provides $50,000+ in annual support to Golden's seven neighborhood schools.
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
REGISTER TODAY -> [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=105394]
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 -> [https://runsignup.com/Race/AnnualGoldenGallop/Page-3]
* 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, 1113, 1419, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 7079, 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 [https://runsignup.com/Race/Sponsors/CO/Golden/AnnualGoldenGallop].
Learn about sponsorship opportunities -> [https://runsignup.com/Race/AnnualGoldenGallop/Page-7]
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Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheGoldenGallop] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegoldengallop/].
The Golden Gallop is the annual fundraiser for the GOLDEN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION [https://www.goldenschoolsfoundation.org], a 501(c)(3) that provides $50,000+ in annual support to Golden's seven neighborhood schools.
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$54.25
CLOSED -
10k
Incl. $4.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (7:45AM MDT)
$59.55
CLOSED -
Kids Fun Run - Kids 10 and Under Only
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (10:00AM MDT)
$27.75
CLOSEDSee Kids Fun Run tab for details For Kids 10 and under only NOTE: KIDS FUN RUN WILL BEGIN AFTER 5K/10K AWARDS ARE COMPLETED NO DOGS ALLOWED IN KIDS FUN RUN -
Sleep in Option
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$43.65
CLOSEDFor those who can't make it race day or just want to sleep in, but still get a t-shirt! -
20K Challenge - ONLY 10K Completed on Race Day, Remaining 10K Done Virtually
Incl. $4.55 Fee & T-Shirt
$59.55
CLOSEDONLY 10K completed on race day and posted time will only be for this 10K. Remaining 10K done virtually - this can be two 5K runs or one 10K run at any time before race day. No time will be uploaded or recorded for the full 20K. The 20K Challenge is intended to be a fun challenge honoring our 20th Anniversary Golden Gallop.
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