20TH Annual
20th Annual Golden Gallop
20th Annual Golden Gallop is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Golden, CO, with entry fees from $25 to $50.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (14 days to go)
- Location
- 701 24th St, Golden, CO
- Price
- $25–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
- 👕 NEW: Long-sleeve sports performance tee
- 🛍️ NEW: Store items to show off your Gallop pride
- Special recognition for your Golden Gallop run streak
Choose Your Event
- 5K
- 10K
- 20K Challenge — this year only!
- 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
- Sunday (race day), September 20th - pick up your packet at Golden High School beginning at 7 a.m. until the start of race
Good to Know
- Register by 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lakewood, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Golden, CO
City Elevation
7,216 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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14
Days to train
- Race
- 20th Annual Golden Gallop
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 701 24th St, Golden, CO
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20th Annual Golden Gallop
Sep 20, 2026