19th Annual Golden Gallop

👟 Welcome to the Golden Gallop

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

📅 Race Date

The Golden Gallop will be on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: Golden’s biggest annual race will take place for the 19th year running!
• Course: The race will run through downtown under the Golden 'Welcome' arch, with the start and finish at Golden High School.
• Loops: This Golden Gallop will lead its runners on 5k and 10k loops as in previous years.

🐾 Dogs Welcome

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.

🍼 Stroller and Dog Guidelines

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

🏅 Event Options

• 5K: Join the 5K race.
• 10K: Challenge yourself with the 10K.
• Kids Fun Run: Encourage the little ones to join in!
• Sleep In: For those that can't make it on race day or just want to sleep in.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

• 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 (male and female) include: 10 and Under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+
• Bonus: Anyone who sets a new course record will receive a $100 bonus.
• T-Shirt Sizes: We cannot guarantee t-shirt size availability as we get closer to the race day (register by September 1st to guarantee t-shirt size).

📋 Additional Information

• Packet Pick Up: Find PACKET PICK UP information under the race info drop down.
• Sponsorship Opportunities: Find SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES under the sponsorship drop down.
• About the Event: 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).

🏫 Fundraising Purpose

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.

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit this page.