The Coldwater Classic

Merritt, Canada • 18 Jul 2026

The Coldwater Classic

The Coldwater Classic is a trail running and cross-country mountain biking race held at the Coutlee Plateau Mountain Biking Recreation Area near Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. The event is hosted by Heads or Trails.

The event spans two days. The first day is dedicated to trail running, with two distance options: 10 km and 26 km. The following day offers the same distances for cross-country biking. There are also multi-sport options combining a run and a bike ride over the same distance.

All courses start and finish at the Coutlee Plateau Mountain Biking Recreation Area.

Free on-site camping is available for participants, with no reservation required (first-come, first-served). Camping gear is not provided. Portable toilets are available at the site.

The event has a primary sponsor: the Merritt Mountain Bike Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 km
26 Km Run
26 km
Multi-Sport - 26 Km Run + 26 Km Bike
10 km
Multi-Sport - 10 Km Run & 10 Km Bike
10 km
10 Km Run
10 Km Xc Bike
26 Km Xc Bike
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby