Ultra Running Hub Golden, BC, Canada · Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Golden Ultra 60 km Ultramarathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (60km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1874 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60km | 127 | Thomas Jefferson · 06:50:39 | Frederica Blouin-Comeau · 07:06:53 |
| 2024 | 60km | 58 | Scott Hobson · 07:05:07 | Amber Houle · 07:33:14 |
| 2023 | 60km | 45 | Bobby Lahoda · 06:47:13 | Emilie Mann Oscienny · 06:45:53 |
The field grew 119% between 2024 (58) and 2025 (127). 36% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (60km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 60 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 60 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Golden Ultra 60 km Ultramarathon, organised by TransRockies Inc. in Golden, BC, Canada, is a 60 km trail race with 2500 m of elevation gain. This race has been held 3 times, with the first edition in 2023 and the latest in 2025 seeing 127 finishers. The 2026 edition will take place on September 12.
With 41.7 m of climb per kilometer, this race is tougher than 84% of 50k races. Its field size is larger than 84% of 2647 comparable 50k races, making it a relatively well-attended event within its distance category.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.