Welcome to Golden Rush
A New Era of Mountain Biking Endurance
June 13-15, 2025
Golden, British Columbia
Registration Opens January 15, 2025!
Welcome to Golden Rush: A New Era of Mountain Biking Endurance
Hold onto your handlebars, because the iconic TransRockies Golden 24 has been re-vamped with a thrilling twist!
Golden Rush is an exhilarating 8-hour and 12-hour mountain bike race that provides bigger thrills, a lively party atmosphere, and endless adventure.
What to expect?
Golden Rush isn't just a race; it's a mountain biking experience like no other. We're turning up the volume with a lively ChillVille tent that's destined to be the heart of the party. Expect pumping music, tasty food trucks, refreshing beverages, and a festive vibe that will keep your spirits high throughout the event.
Stay and Camp!
Don't rush home after the race! We’re inviting all participants and families to savor the experience by staying and camping in the beautiful mountain surroundings. Share stories around the campfire, make new friends, and immerse yourself in the rugged charm of Golden, BC.
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend of mountain biking, music, and memories at Golden Rush. The race is set to take place June 13-15, 2025, in Golden, BC. Get ready to pedal to the rhythm of adventure!
Zone4.ca Results
Learn more about Golden BC by visiting Tourism Golden
Dates & Location
June 13-15, 2025
Keith King Memorial Sports Field - Golden, B.C
2025 Race Guide - Coming Soon
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. Follow the link below and check it out!
Schedule
Thursday, June 12th
12:00 PM: Course marked and ready to ride.
Friday, June 13th
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: Camping move-in.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Package pick-up and Volunteer sign-up.
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Columbia River Catering Food Truck.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Beer Garden Open at Kuma ChillVille.
Saturday, June 14th
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.
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM: 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 15th
8:00 AM: Camping move-out begins
Distances and Fees
Catagories and Pricing Coming Soon!
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
Golden Rush Venue Map
T4 and LSD Map
Moberley Map
Soccer RV Map
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.
Other Accommodation Options
If you aren't camping and still need to book accommodations, head over to the Tourism Golden website for plenty of options for your stay. Find the perfect place to rest up before and after the race!
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FAQ’s
Click HERE
Rules
Click HERE
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 Opens Jan 15, 2025!
2024 Golden Rush Photos
Photos from Gibson Pictures can be viewed by clicking the image below.
8 Hour Crazy Eights and 12 Hour Dirty Dozen Course:
Click HERE to download the GPX file.
*Course subject to change at anytime for quality and permitting.
Thank you to our Golden Rush Partners!
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
