Golden Hour Ultra
FAQ
Have a question! Check out our FAQ list below, also please ask your team leader any questions that you may have and that we don't have listed below, or if you are a team leader and have some inquires please feel free to reach out through our contact us page.
Q: What is the format of Golden Hour 24 Hour Relay?
A: The race is formatted as a 24 Hour relay with the object to keep someone on the course for the full 24 hrs. and complete as many laps as possible
Q: When does the race start and finish?
A: The race will start at 10 AM on Saturday June 6th, 2026 and finishes at 10 AM on Sunday June 7th, 2026.
Q: What is the cost of the Golden Hour 24 Hour Relay?
A: TBD
Q: What is the distance of the course?
A: The race route is a 4 KM route through the paved trails of St. Albert.
Q: Will official timing be available and will the course be sanctioned?
A: Timing chips and course sanctioning, and race results will be maintained by our timing official
Q: What is the responsibility of Team Captains.
A: Team captains will be responsible to organize their team based on team category's, organize any necessary substitutions while maintaining and submitting a team roster.
Q: Is this for serious runners only?
A: The Golden Hour 24 Hr Relay is meant to be participative to encourage activity, fitness and health, with that, teams can be formatted with flexibility to include walkers and runners.
Q: Are their race categories?
A: Yes, categories are...
Individual
Endurance Team 1-6 members.
Mid Team 7-9 members.
Full Team 10-15 members.
Q: Are prizes available?
A: There are prizes for the most laps in each category, for most money raised per team and a prize for the individual who raises the most money for charity.
Q: Is it going to be safe to run in the late evening and early morning hours?
A: At any one time, there will be approximately 15 participants spread out over the 4K course, we will also have sweepers on the course between the hours of 11pm and 5 am.
Q: Is there medical assistance available?
A: St. John's Ambulance will be on site for the full 24 hours.