Golden, BC, Canada · Saturday, September 12, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

The Golden Ultra 60 km Ultramarathon

Race completed

60 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

6.8 Grit · Hardcore

51.3000° N, 116.9689° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~127 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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

Daytime high 11°C

Night low 1°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 56 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1874 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 60 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 60 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

"The Sweat" is the second day of the Golden Ultra. This is the queen stage with the most vertical and the best single track. Called the "aesthetic line on the mountain" this course is devilishly tough but also stunningly beautiful.

Similar races

Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.