Introducing the Golden Rush

Dates & Location

June 14 -16, 2024

Keith King Memorial Sports Field - Golden, B.C

2024 Race Guide

Our race guide has all the details you need to know about the technical aspects of the Golden Rush. Start your race off on the right foot by getting to know it inside and out.

To view and download the Race Guide you must download the Ride with GPS app:

• Download the Ride with GPS mobile app for free via the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store

• Tap Open Shortcut.

• Enter shortcut (GRUSH24) or scan the QR code to the right .

• You'll be prompted to download the Experience (Race Guide). Tap Download to begin.

*Maps and Schedule subject to change due to

*Maps and Schedule subject to change due to permitting.

Schedule

Thursday, June 13th

12:00 PM: Course marked and ready to ride.

Friday, June 14th

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: Camping move-in.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Package pick-up and Volunteer sign-up.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Columbia River Catering Food Truck.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Tool Shed Beer Garden Open at Kuma ChillVille.

Saturday, June 15th

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Late package pick-up and Volunteer sign-up.
7:30 AM: Final vehicle access to fields.
8:30 AM: Team Captain’s meeting.
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Columbia River Catering Food Truck.
9:00 AM: 8 and 12-Hour Race Starts – Le Mans style.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Massage - book in Massage Tent north of concession buildings.
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Tool Shed Beer Garden Open at Kuma ChillVille.
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM: Kid’s Race registration.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Kid’s Race (11 and under free).
4:00 PM: 8-Hour Racers begin to finish.
5:00 PM: 8-Hour Racers deadline to finish last lap.
5:30 PM: 8 Hour Race Awards Ceremony.
8:00 PM: 12-Hour Racers begin to finish.
9:00 PM: 12-Hour Racers deadline to finish last lap.
9:30 PM: 12 Hour Race Awards Ceremony.

Sunday, June 16th

9:00 AM: Sunday Grommet Challenge Race - Registration OPEN!

Distances and Fees

• Online registration closes at midnight on Sunday, June 9th, 2024

• On Site registrations will be accepted with a $20 per person processing fee.

  (age category is based on the age you'll be on the first day of the event)
  
  

Includes:

• Race entry and trail access.

• Camping – Looking to reserve an RV site?  Book online when you register. 

• Donation to local trail group.

• Professionally marked course.

• Experienced checkpoint crew.

• Fully stocked aid station with XACT fruit bars, chips, fruit, electrolyte drink, and water.

• Professional medical support on course.

• On course Ambassadors to ensure you are safe and having a great time.

• Professional race timing.

• Race Awards.

• Custom Golden Rush t-shirt.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds, roll-overs, or credit issued by Transrockies Inc if you cancel your entry. Transfers of entry to another participant for the Golden Rush event in 2024 may be permitted at the discretion of TransRockies Inc for an admin fee of $25. 

Additional registration protection can be purchased through FanShield, which is a refund protection insurance for attendees. For a small premium, if you are unable to attend due to any of FanShield’s covered reasons, you have the option to file a refund request through them. You can find the full terms and conditions of FanShield’s Standard Attendee Coverage Policy here: https://www.fanshield.com/global-refund-programme-canada

TransRockies Inc reserves the right to cancel any TransRockies Race Series event, cancel race stages or change the route on short notice due to fire bans/fire closures, air quality, weather conditions, wildlife or safety concerns, pandemic, unforeseen construction, Acts of God or other such reasons with no reimbursement to the participant.

In the case of event cancellation by Transrockies Inc, no refunds will be available. All entries will be transferred to the next available date that the event is able to operate.

Event Venue Maps

Onsite Camping 

Looking to reserve an RV site? 

RV sites - SOLD OUT for 2024!

Questions about onsite camping?   

RV sites must be booked in advance, but all tenting sites will be occupied on a first come, first served basis. Just show up and find a spot in the lush grass of   

Campsite items of note:

• RV & tenting sites are for Friday and Saturday night only – no early move in, or late check out. 

• RV camping is dry camping (no services). Potable water will be available at the bike wash – bring your own fill containers. 

• Five camping zones: 

• Moberley (RV & 24hr Solo Pits) 

• Rock About (larger RV’s only) 

• Soccer RV Spot (overflow or quiet RV area) 

• LSD tenting area (closest to expo area) 

• T4 tenting area (2nd closest to beer garden & expo area) 

• Tent peg policy: Due to underground irrigation systems please use push pegs, no hammering permitted.  Ideally, anchor tents from the inside using personal items. 

Training for Golden Rush

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Massage

Massage therapy will be available by Unravel Therapeutics, and will be located close by to the awards/beer garden area.

Our massage therapists have experience in deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.

You will able to to book your 30 minute time slot by as we get closer to the event date… stay tuned.

FAQ

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Rules

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Volunteer with Us!

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our events, and your time, effort and cheer will help put smiles on the faces of countless participants!

Xact Nutrition Fuelling Tips

Whether you’re racing on a corporate team or doing 24 Hours solo, fuelling your body is essential to having a good time out on the trail, and putting in the fastest laps you can.

Our partners at Xact have some tips for you on fuelling for Golden 24! Check out the Fuelling Tips!

Registration is Open!

2023 Golden 24 Photos

Photos from Gibson Pictures and Dark Horse Company can be viewed by clicking the image below.