Broken Goat
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About the race
Broken Goat is a mountain trail race held near Rossland, British Columbia, finishing at RED Mountain Resort on July 17, 2027. The courses run on high-alpine terrain with exposed ridgelines, technical singletrack and remote summit sections on the Seven Summits trail and Unnecessary Ridge. The event offers multiple distances and a limited field size.
Distances include:
- 50K: 50 km, 2,492 m ascent, point-to-point.
- 25K: 25 km, 1,000 m ascent, point-to-point.
- 12K: 12 km, 623 m ascent, loop from RED Mountain Resort.
- Kids 1K: approx 1 km, untimed, family-friendly entry.
Aid stations act as mandatory checkpoints; runners must check in at each station and wear their bib visibly. The race is cup-free so participants must carry a reusable cup or hydration system. Cut-offs are enforced at aid stations and missed cut-offs result in a DNF.
For the 50K and 25K distances runners must carry a lightweight jacket or poncho, an emergency blanket or bivy, at least 1.5 litres of hydration and a minimum of 400 calories. The 12K requires at least 1 litre of hydration and 200 calories. Shuttles serve the start area from a central pickup and 50K/25K runners must use the race shuttle or arrange their own drop-off. The event recognises the traditional unceded territory of the sngaytskstx Sinixt People. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.