Selkirk Slacker 12hr Ultra Trail Run & Relay
Join us for an epic adventure at the 3rd Annual Selkirk Slackers Ultra & Relay in beautiful Golden, BC, on May 23rd, 2026! Discover the stunning trails of Golden, BC on our fun 6km loop Ultra. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just dipping a toe into running, the Slackers Ultra is an inclusive and welcoming way to spend a May 2-4 weekend. Run 5k, 10k, 25k, 75k, or more – the choice is yours. Challenge yourself with 8 or 12 hrs of non-stop running, team up with a partner, or assemble a relay squad. This event is all about our fantastic regional community of runners! Make it your own, set new goals, and achieve them with us. Rally your friends, family, and fellow slackers – 2026 is your year to conquer the Selkirk Slackers Ultra & Relay.
New this year, we’re taking steps to reduce our footprint in nature — and you can help! Introducing Swag Swap: choose to skip your race swag, and we’ll redirect those funds towards Tree Canada. This not for profit has a strong reputation for planting and nurturing trees in urban and rural areas across Canada. Still want your swag but also want to give back? No problem — you’ll also have the option to donate separately!
Registration opens November 01, 2025 come and be a part of this inclusive running experience.
The 5.96km km trail loop (164m ascent and 169m descent) can be completed by walking or running. Each participant will complete as many laps as they want in the 12-hour or 8-hr time frame. The Start/Finish of each lap is at the Keith King Memorial Park where the transition zone is comprised of team tents, timing tent and aid station. There is plenty of parking on-site as well as washroom facilities. Teams and Solo runners are encouraged to set up their own base camps in the transition zone, bring whatever will make your day on the trails a success! Comfy chairs, banners, cowbells and whatever makes it fun to hang out for the day. The course goes right through the transition zone so you can cheer everyone on! Team members will be responsible for keeping track of their laps at the Lap Table and of course we'll help! Solo Runners will have dedicated volunteers to help them track their laps as they pass by the Lap Table.
Finer Details:
- 12hr Racers (Solo and Team) have a 7am start time, 8hr racers have a 11am start time.
- We allow last lap with 30min left before 7pm
- There is no rain date. We will run in the sun, rain, snow, and sleet. Only a "force majeure" which makes aid stations and support staff unable to function will be cause for cancellation. In the event of a cancellation, no refunds or credits will be applied to future events.
- Slackers Ultra is a community-based, eco-friendly, volunteer supported event. We work closely with the Town of Golden, Golden Cycling Club, and Recreation and Trail Sites BC, to provide a safe, fun, exciting race.
- No bib transfers or bandits
- No littering. Pack in, pack out.
- Runners must stay on the established course
- No pacers
- No deferrals
- No refunds
- No dogs for runners
- Runners’ crews may meet and assist runners only at the Start/Finish area. Assistance may include food, fuel and other items the runner could use.
- Have Fun!
- A detailed course map will be emailed out closer to Race day.
Race Day Schedule
Friday May 22nd
- 5:00pm: Event set up begins, participants are encouraged to start setting up their solo and relay stations in the Start/Finish area
- 5:00pm-7:00pm: Race Package Pick up Starts
Saturday May 23rd
- 6:00am: last minute package pick up open and volunteer meeting
- 6:30am: pre-Race Meeting with all 12hr participants
- 6:30am: Coffee Truck arrives!
- 7:00am: 12hr Race Begins
- 10:30am 8hr pre-Race Meeting
- 11:00am: 8hr Race Beings
- 12:00pm: Food Truck arrives!
- 7:00pm: 12hr/8hr Race Ends
- 7:30pm-8:15pm: Awards/Thank-yous
