The 20th Annual Golden Gallop is Golden's biggest annual run held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Participants run right through downtown, under the iconic Welcome arch, with start and finish at Golden High School. The event offers multiple race options including 5K, 10K, and 20K Challenge distances, a Kids Fun Run, and a Sleep In option for those who can't make it on race day.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the 5K and 10K, with registered dogs receiving a Golden Gallop bandana in their race packet. The Golden Gallop is the annual fundraiser for the Golden Schools Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that provides $50,000 in annual support to Golden's seven neighborhood schools and is made possible by generous local sponsors.