Golden Rush MTB 2026

Golden Rush MTB 2026

Presented by TransRockies Race Series
Mountain Biking
Canada
Jun 5–6, 2026
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About This Event

Golden Rush MTB transforms the beloved TransRockies Golden 24 format into an accessible endurance challenge that welcomes riders of all abilities. The race offers 8-hour and 12-hour options on a demanding 15-kilometer loop featuring 500 meters of climbing per lap through Golden’s Mountain Shadows Trail Network. The course winds through blue singletrack and doubletrack trails with commanding views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges.

Riders can compete solo or form teams of up to four, with categories spanning different ages, genders, and skill levels. The format rewards strategy as much as fitness—teams must decide how to distribute efforts across the time limit while solo riders pace themselves for maximum lap completion.

The event atmosphere balances serious endurance racing with mountain bike festival vibes. ChillVille, the central tent village, pulses with live music, food trucks, and beverages throughout the weekend. The camping experience adds to the community feel, with participants sharing stories around campfires in Golden’s mountain setting. A relaxed Sunday morning ride welcomes e-bikes for those wanting to explore the trails without racing intensity.

As part of the established TransRockies Race Series, Golden Rush benefits from experienced event organization and a reputation for combining competitive racing with adventure tourism. The series draws both recreational and competitive participants across its multi-sport calendar, creating a diverse field of endurance athletes. Golden’s location amid six national parks and world-class trail networks makes it a destination race where participants often extend their stay to explore the broader region’s outdoor offerings.

TransRockies Race Series

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The TransRockies Race Series is a unique multi-sport event series spanning Road cycling, MTB, and Trail events throughout North America.  Many of their events are multi-day, and all take place in spectacular destinations. It currently features 10 events over nearly 40 days annually across Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Utah. TransRockies Events feature best-in-class participant support and a fun social atmosphere. TransRockies Race Series has been operating challenging and unique endurance events since 2002. Starting with the TransRockies Challenge mountain bike stage race in 2002, it added the TransRockies Run trail running stage race in Colorado in 2007. The TransRockies Run, a multi-day, point-to-point trail running race that invites runners to challenge themselves on the rugged trails of the Colorado Rockies, has become one of their most popular offerings. Participants cover distances ranging from 120 to 200 miles over the course of several days, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

TransRockies Race Series sets itself apart as an event producer by its geographic coverage and the quality and uniqueness of the single and multi-day events it runs. The series is also known for the Moab Rocks Mountain Bike Stage Race, which combines classic Moab single track with slickrock and magnificent desert scenery, offering a fun and challenging experience for mountain biking enthusiasts. With a focus on providing a unique race experience, the TransRockies Race Series has become a staple in the endurance racing community, attracting athletes from all over who seek adventure, camaraderie, and the satisfaction of completing a demanding physical challenge.

The TransRockies Race Series currently operates ten events over 40 days annually in Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Utah. Strambecco covers several of their events, including Moab Run the Rocks, Moab Rocks, Moab Fondo Fest, which includes the Gran Fondo Moab and Gravel Fondo Moab, Golden Rush, Gran Fondo Badlands, TransRockies Single Track-6, TransRockies Run, TransRockies Gravel Royale, TranSelkirks Run, and the Golden Ultra.

We consider their races and events to be some of the best out there and have been featured in a handful of our popular ‘Best’ articles, including the best road cycling race events in the Southwest, the best MTB race events in the Southwest, the best gravel cycling race events in the Rockies, the best Mountain Bike Events in the Northwest, and the best cycling race events in all of Canada.

 

 

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