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OVERVIEW
Date: July 17, 2027 Distance: 50k, 25k, 12k, kids race Broken Goat is one of British Columbia’s premier mountain trail races, renowned for its rugged terrain, relentless climbing, unforgettable alpine landscapes, and the community that brings it to life. Set high above the mountain town of Rossland, the course traverses remote ridgelines, technical singletrack, exposed summits, and some of the most spectacular terrain the Kootenays have to offer.
With a limited field and a reputation built over more than a decade, Broken Goat sells out year after year, welcoming runners from across Canada and beyond to experience the challenge, beauty, and camaraderie of mountain running. Whether you choose the 12K, 25K, or legendary 50K, Broken Goat is more than a race—it’s a journey through wild alpine terrain and a celebration of the trails, the mountains, and the people who share them. Kids Race:
The distance is about 1km and all ages are welcome, however we typically see kids aged 5 to 10 participate. Kids under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult. It's fun event and not timed. Each kid gets a bib, sticker and a bag of skittles at the finish. The entry is $5 and 100% of the proceeds go towards the Canadian Mental Health Association, more specifically Georgia's Wish. Registration is online. Our team would like to acknowledge and respect that Broken Goat takes place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the sngaytskstx (Sinixt) People and we celebrate and honour all the history that exists upon these amazing lands. |
Course
Broken Goat 50km is one of BC's most challenging, scenic and popular ultras. This is a point to point traverse which takes place on the beautiful “7 Summits” high alpine trail and accesses several peaks & ridges along the way, including the highest peak in the range - Old Glory at 2376m. Participants must be prepared for a long and strenuous journey in remote alpine terrain and also must be comfortable self-supporting themselves until they reach Grey Mountain 23km into the race.
Ascent - 2492m / 7548 ft
Descent - 2906m / 8943 ft
Ascent - 2492m / 7548 ft
Descent - 2906m / 8943 ft
Broken Goat 25km is a point to point traverse along the beautiful "7 Summits" trail and Unnecessary Ridge and includes the summit of Mount Plewman. The majority of the course cruises at an average elevation of 2000m (6550ft) and showcases lofty ridge lines between Nancy Greene Summit and Red Mountain, offering 360 degree views.
Ascent - 1000m / 3300ft
Descent - 1400m / 4600ft
Ascent - 1000m / 3300ft
Descent - 1400m / 4600ft
Broken Goat 12km starts off at the base of Red Mountain Resort and quickly climbs up to the summit of Red Mountain. Runners can expect to run on some of the best single track Rossland has to offer! Mega views. Mega fun!
Ascent - 623m / 2050ft
Descent - 623m / 2050ft
Ascent - 623m / 2050ft
Descent - 623m / 2050ft
Schedule & Details
Race Date: |
July 17, 2027 |
Distances: |
50k, 25k, 12k, 1k |
Start Times: |
6:00am - 50k 7:00am - 25k 8:30am - 12k 8:35am - 1k fun run |
Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing: |
Video will be emailed before Friday July 16th. Please double check your email address in Race Roster to make sure it's up-to-date. |
Package Pick-Up: |
4pm to 7pm at The Josie Hotel Please bring I.D. with you and if you're picking up a bib for a friend, you will need a copy of their I.D. as well. Only special considerations will be approved for day of race pick up and you must email the RD [email protected] to make the request. Kids bibs are colouring sheets and we will have a table and markers set up at The Josie for the kids to colour their bibs after picking them up. |
Parking at Red Resort |
Please car pool. Parking is in the lower parking lots around the resort. Please obey parking signs. Thank you. |
Parking at 7 Summits Trail Head |
Parking is available in the back lot where the start area is located, with a few important considerations. There will be hundreds of runners in the start area during gear checks and the pre-race briefing, so for everyone's safety we cannot have vehicles entering or exiting once those activities are underway. To access the back lot, you must arrive before the shuttles:
If you arrive after these times, you will not be permitted to drive into the back lot. |
Shuttles |
Shuttle pick up is out front of The Josie Hotel. The shuttle duration is approximately. 15min from The Josie to the 7 Summits Trail Head / start area. 50km Depart The Josie Hotel: 5:00am (arriving at 5:15am) 25km Depart The Josie Hotel 6:00am (arriving at 6:15am) |
Mandatory Gear Check |
All racers MUST have their mandatory gear. Random gear checks will take place at the start and on course. If a runner is caught without the mandatory gear they will be disqualified. |
On-Mountain Meal Options |
See entertainment section below |
Award Ceremony, Celebration and Draw Prizes! |
7:00pm at the Red Mountain Patio |
Communications |
We will post links to race updates here. |
Waivers Required
As a condition of participating in Broken Goat, all participants, or their parent/legal guardian for participants under 19, are required to read and complete the online Pace Trails Run 2027 Broken Goat Waiver and the Red Mountain Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Waivers”) at the time of registration. If both Waivers are not completed, you will not be allowed to participate, and a refund will be provided. All adults must complete their own Waivers. Copies of the Waivers are available for review below.
PLEASE READ THE WAIVER CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident.
As a condition of participating in Broken Goat, all participants, or their parent/legal guardian for participants under 19, are required to read and complete the online Pace Trails Run 2027 Broken Goat Waiver and the Red Mountain Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Waivers”) at the time of registration. If both Waivers are not completed, you will not be allowed to participate, and a refund will be provided. All adults must complete their own Waivers. Copies of the Waivers are available for review below.
PLEASE READ THE WAIVER CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident.
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<<View the RED MOUNTAIN Waiver>> |
Package Pick Up
Chip Timing
Broken Goat will once again feature professional chip timing by Startline Timing. All runners will be issued an ankle timing chip, which must be worn throughout the race.
- 4-7pm on the 2nd floor of The Josie Hotel.
- Package pick-up is offered ahead of time for those participating in all distance of the Broken Goat.
- Please have proof of I.D. with you.
- If you are picking up a bib for a friend, you must have a copy of their photo ID. NO exceptions.
- Only special considerations will be made for day of race package pick up. Please email [email protected] to make a special request. ONLY Special Circumstances will be considered.
- Transfer of bib numbers is strictly prohibited and you will be permanently banned from all PACE Trail Series races should you race under a bib number that is not registered to you. Thank you for your cooperation.
Chip Timing
Broken Goat will once again feature professional chip timing by Startline Timing. All runners will be issued an ankle timing chip, which must be worn throughout the race.
- No chip, no time. Only runners wearing their assigned timing chip will receive an official finish time.
- Do not swap chips. Your timing chip is registered to your bib number and race entry. Never exchange it with another runner.
- Timing Chip Return: After you cross the finish line, one of our volunteers will collect your timing chip. Please make sure to return it before leaving the finish area. Timing chips that are not returned will incur a $200 replacement fee.
Shuttle Information
Shuttle registration for both the 25K and 50K races closed on July 8, and all shuttle spots are now full. If you did not reserve a shuttle seat before the deadline, you will need to arrange your own transportation to the start line. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you on race day!
Shuttle Pick-Up Schedule
50km - 5:00 am
25km - 6:00 am
Details
Shuttle registration for both the 25K and 50K races closed on July 8, and all shuttle spots are now full. If you did not reserve a shuttle seat before the deadline, you will need to arrange your own transportation to the start line. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you on race day!
Shuttle Pick-Up Schedule
50km - 5:00 am
25km - 6:00 am
Details
- Broken Goat 50 km & 25 km requires racers to either shuttle to the start or arrange their own drop off.
- Shuttles will depart from the front of The Josie Hotel and take runners to the Nancy Greene Summit / Strawberry Pass / Seven Summits trailhead. Please see the purple section outline in the map below.
- Approximate transport time is 15 mins from The Josie to the Seven Summits trailhead.
- There is a parking area at the Nancy Green Summit behind the parking area along the highway. If you are getting a ride to the start, you cannot park in the parking area by the highway as this is reserved for our shuttles. You must get dropped off. Thanks for your cooperation. MAP TO THE START.
- We will post shuttle lists on the website and email runners a few days before the race with any updates/additional information.
- Runners can bring a small drop bag with them to the start. It must be labeled with your name and bib number.
- Runners can leave their drop bags at the assigned vehicle before starting the race and all bags will be taken back to RED Mountain Resort and placed in the same area as drop bags from Aid #1. The return location is TBA.
- Please note: We are not responsible for wet, damaged or lost drop bags.
Mandatory Gear
Broken Goat is a remote point to point race and all racers must be prepared for varying temperatures & weather.
Think in terms of being stuck: If you are forced to spend additional time out in the elements, you will be much better off if you have extra clothing & fuel to help. A sprained ankle could mean a long, slow painful limp into the nearest aid station, or lengthly extraction.
50 km & 25 km Runners MUST start with all of the following items and carry these with them the entire race.
- Lightweight jacket for variable weather or rain proof ponchos are acceptable
- Emergency Blanket or emergency bivy bag.
- You must carry BOTH a jacket and an emergency blanket.
50 km & 25 km Runners must start the race with the following fuel & hydration requirements:
- Hydration pack, handheld water bottles or flasks equalling a minimum of 1.5 litres
- Food equating to a minimum 400 calories
12 km Runners must start the race with the following fuel & hydration requirements:
- Hydration pack, handheld water bottles or flasks equalling a minimum of 1 litres
- Food equating to a minimum 200 calories
MANDATORY GEAR CHECK
The following is "recommended" gear:
- Cap/toque: Some areas are exposed to the sun and a toque can keep your head warm in cold temperatures.
- Extra warm layer in addition to a jacket (thin long sleeve base layer or additional jacket).
- Cell phone: Various portions of the course have cell coverage.
- Bear Spray
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- High energy fuel and drink
10 Essentials:
We encourage everyone to always carry the 10 Essentials for Backcountry Safety in your pack. Whether you’re out training, adventuring, or participating in one of our marked races, you can never predict what might happen. Learn more about the 10 Essentials in this article by Emelee Outdoors.
This is for your safety and race organizers reserve the right to adapt or change the mandatory gear list/rules last minute. Please ensure you watch the mandatory race briefing video for any last minute changes. Thank you for your cooperation.
Broken Goat is a remote point to point race and all racers must be prepared for varying temperatures & weather.
Think in terms of being stuck: If you are forced to spend additional time out in the elements, you will be much better off if you have extra clothing & fuel to help. A sprained ankle could mean a long, slow painful limp into the nearest aid station, or lengthly extraction.
50 km & 25 km Runners MUST start with all of the following items and carry these with them the entire race.
- Lightweight jacket for variable weather or rain proof ponchos are acceptable
- Emergency Blanket or emergency bivy bag.
- You must carry BOTH a jacket and an emergency blanket.
50 km & 25 km Runners must start the race with the following fuel & hydration requirements:
- Hydration pack, handheld water bottles or flasks equalling a minimum of 1.5 litres
- Food equating to a minimum 400 calories
12 km Runners must start the race with the following fuel & hydration requirements:
- Hydration pack, handheld water bottles or flasks equalling a minimum of 1 litres
- Food equating to a minimum 200 calories
MANDATORY GEAR CHECK
- Random gear checks will occur at the start of the race and throughout the race while on-course. Any runner failing to produce a piece of mandatory gear will be disqualified.
- STARTING AREA WASHROOMS: There will be portable toilets in the upper parking lot as you exit the shuttle bus.
- 50 km runners must keep their mandatory gear with them during the whole race.
- 25 km runners must keep their mandatory gear with them during the whole race.
The following is "recommended" gear:
- Cap/toque: Some areas are exposed to the sun and a toque can keep your head warm in cold temperatures.
- Extra warm layer in addition to a jacket (thin long sleeve base layer or additional jacket).
- Cell phone: Various portions of the course have cell coverage.
- Bear Spray
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- High energy fuel and drink
10 Essentials:
We encourage everyone to always carry the 10 Essentials for Backcountry Safety in your pack. Whether you’re out training, adventuring, or participating in one of our marked races, you can never predict what might happen. Learn more about the 10 Essentials in this article by Emelee Outdoors.
This is for your safety and race organizers reserve the right to adapt or change the mandatory gear list/rules last minute. Please ensure you watch the mandatory race briefing video for any last minute changes. Thank you for your cooperation.
Aid Stations
We are cup-free!
In our continuous effort to reduce waste, all our races are cup-free. You will need to pack your own cup or use a flask for fluids at aid stations and at the finish line.
Check Points
All Aid Stations also act as check points and it is mandatory that you check in at all aid stations. Please have your race bibs on the front of your person and ensure they are visible.
Crew
Crew are NOT ALLOWED anywhere else along the course.
Pacers are NOT ALLOWED anywhere else along the course.
Runners may not receive assistance outside of designated Aid Stations by anyone other than another registered active runner. You are, however, allowed to receive assistance from a crew within Aid Station boundaries so long as your crew does not impede other runners or race staff. This standard is enforced for the fairness of all runners.
Poles ARE allowed and encouraged for this event. Please be careful and aware of other runners, especially those who are directly behind you.
We are cup-free!
In our continuous effort to reduce waste, all our races are cup-free. You will need to pack your own cup or use a flask for fluids at aid stations and at the finish line.
Check Points
All Aid Stations also act as check points and it is mandatory that you check in at all aid stations. Please have your race bibs on the front of your person and ensure they are visible.
Crew
Crew are NOT ALLOWED anywhere else along the course.
Pacers are NOT ALLOWED anywhere else along the course.
Runners may not receive assistance outside of designated Aid Stations by anyone other than another registered active runner. You are, however, allowed to receive assistance from a crew within Aid Station boundaries so long as your crew does not impede other runners or race staff. This standard is enforced for the fairness of all runners.
Poles ARE allowed and encouraged for this event. Please be careful and aware of other runners, especially those who are directly behind you.
50KM AID STATIONS |
DISTANCE |
Cut-Off |
Drop Bag |
Crew Access |
GRANITE AID STATION #1 |
23 km |
11:30am (5h 30m)* |
Yes |
No |
GRANITE AID STATION #2 |
33 km |
1:10pm (7h 10m)* |
Yes |
No |
COOLING STATION |
38 km |
- |
No |
Hike in Only |
RESERVOIR ROAD #3 |
45km |
3:30pm (9h 30m)* |
No |
Yes |
FINISH RED MOUNTAIN |
50km |
5:00pm (11h 00m)* |
- |
- |
25 KM AID STATIONS |
Distance |
Cut-Off |
Drop Bag |
Crew Access |
GRANITE AID #1 |
17 km |
11:30pm (4h 30min)* |
- |
No |
COOLING STATION |
22KM |
- |
- |
Hike in only |
FINSH RED MOUNTAIN |
5:00pm (10h 00m)* |
- |
- |
12 KM AID STATIONS |
Distance |
Cut-Off |
Drop Bag |
Crew Access |
RESERVOIR ROAD #1 |
7 km |
- |
- |
Yes |
12km |
5:00pm (8h 30m)* |
- |
- |
Cut-Offs
Drop Bags:
Start Line Drop Bags - runners are allowed one very small drop bag at the start to put a warm layer, additional food, fluid etc., they may need while waiting at the start line. There will be a vehicle announced where you can put your drop bag before starting. Runners will pick up this drop bag at the same location / finish area.
Please note: We are not responsible for wet or lost items. If any items are left behind and you require them to be mailed, you are responsible for the shipment fees. Thank you for your cooperation.
- If you do not make a time cut-off in a race, you are required to stop racing at that point and will receive a DNF (Did Not Finish). Your bib must be removed. It is up to you if you wish to keep your bib as a memento, but it is not to be worn once you miss a cutoff.
- You must leave each aid station by the posted cut-off time. If you return to an aid station after cutoff you will be assessed a DNF.
- Aid Station Captains have the authority to act on behalf of the PACE Trail Runs management team.
- If a runner leaves late at Aid Station #1 or #2 at Granite Mountain and are still deemed in "Good Form" from our medic staff, they will be encouraged to hike to the finish as extraction from Granite Mountain is limited to those in distress.
Drop Bags:
- 50 km runners will have access to their drop bags at Aid Station #1 & #2. (the same aid station is visited twice).
- Please label your drop bag with your bib number and your name bring them to Package Pick-Up on Friday. There will be a uhaul / truck labeled outside The Josie Hotel for you to drop them off. We’ll then transport it out on course for you to Aid 1 & 2 at Granite Mountain.
- Drop bags should be no larger than the size of a shoebox or a very small backpack. A shoe bag is perfect. Oversized huge drop bags are not only unnecessary, but due to overall volume cannot be accepted. If you attempt to drop off a massive bin, you will not see it at AS1-2 when you arrive as it will be held at the start-finish due to the well stated rules here.
- Drop bags are transported back to the start-finish once the aid station shuts down. Drop bags must be picked up on site, on race day. Any unclaimed bags will be donated or disposed of.
Start Line Drop Bags - runners are allowed one very small drop bag at the start to put a warm layer, additional food, fluid etc., they may need while waiting at the start line. There will be a vehicle announced where you can put your drop bag before starting. Runners will pick up this drop bag at the same location / finish area.
Please note: We are not responsible for wet or lost items. If any items are left behind and you require them to be mailed, you are responsible for the shipment fees. Thank you for your cooperation.
On Mountain Dining & Entertainment
Details Coming Soon!
Details Coming Soon!
Accommodation
From mountainside condos to cabins in the trees to a modern hostel built for adventure crews, RED Mountain Lodging is your front row seat to the Kootenays. RED Mountain Lodging is a short two minute stroll to the Broken Goat start/finish area.
Go to: lodging @ RED and enter: BG2026 for 25% off for stays from July 16th to 20th 2026!
From mountainside condos to cabins in the trees to a modern hostel built for adventure crews, RED Mountain Lodging is your front row seat to the Kootenays. RED Mountain Lodging is a short two minute stroll to the Broken Goat start/finish area.
Go to: lodging @ RED and enter: BG2026 for 25% off for stays from July 16th to 20th 2026!
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Broken Goat 2027
Start Date: Friday, July 16, 2027
End Date: Monday, July 18, 2027Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
- The Josie Hotel, Autograph Collection for 220.00 CAD per night + 20$ Destination
- Last Day to Book : Thursday, June 17, 2027
- After the June 17th cut-off date, guests are still able to contact the hotel directly to secure accommodations for as long as the hotel has rooms available.
📞 250-362-5155Book your group rate for Broken Goat 2027
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Nowhere Special is the quintessential modern hostel, suitable for travelers of all ages who value community, connection, and careful curation above all. The operating mantra since the napkin-stage has been the same one that’s kept RED cool for over 100 years: “Everything you need & nothing you don’t”.
Nowhere Special has private and shared rooms, all of which are located a mere two-minute walk to the start/finish area. Book yours today! |
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Environment
Our team has a deep love for Mother Earth and we are committed to the following sustainable practices. Thanks for helping us make a positive impact on the environment!
Our team has a deep love for Mother Earth and we are committed to the following sustainable practices. Thanks for helping us make a positive impact on the environment!
- Our races are cupless. Athletes need to bring a reusable cup or a hydration pack for replenishing at aid stations and at the finish line.
- Our aid stations use compostable & recyclable containers.
- Our races provide reusable bags at package pick-up.
- We provide the option for runners to opt out of a t-shirt when registering. We work with 100% sweatshop free & eco-aware companies who are socially and environmentally responsible.
- All consumables, such as coffee as race swag, have compostable packaging
- Our race bibs are recyclable. Athletes can hand in their bibs to be recycled at the finish area
- All course marking flags and signs are reusable
- Our waivers are all digital and online
- We offer recycling & composting at all of our aid stations.
- We offer recycling & composting at our start/finish line.
Registration
You accepted these policies during the registration process, but if for any reason you no longer agree, you have 24 hours following registration to request a cancellation of your race entry and payment.
Thank you for your understanding and adherence to our race policies. We look forward to seeing you on race day!
You accepted these policies during the registration process, but if for any reason you no longer agree, you have 24 hours following registration to request a cancellation of your race entry and payment.
- Once a race distance is sold out, that's it - there will be no new spots, no waitlist, and no transfers.
- Bibs are not transferrable to another runner under any circumstances.
- Up to June 17, 2026 we offer a 100% deferral of fees, towards another NOT YET SOLD OUT, PACE TRAIL RUNS event.
- Between June 18th and July 3rd, 2025, we can arrange a 50% deferral of race fees, towards another NOT YET SOLD OUT, PACE TRAIL RUNS event.
- Within 2 weeks of race day - No refunds. No deferral. No exceptions.
- Full refunds can ONLY be processed for anyone who selects the optional refund insurance during registration.
- At any time, you can request to drop down in distance within the same event. There is no cost or refund for dropping down. We do not allow runners to move up in distance.
- In the event of cancellation of the event for reasons including, but not limited to, weather, forest fires, acts of nature, war, strikes or other circumstances, PACE Trail Runs will provide the following limited refund and discount towards the same event in the following year:
- early access to registration for the same event for the following year only;
- a 25% discount on registration for any distance in the same event for the following year only;
- a partial refund of your entry fee, calculated by PACE Trail Runs, accounting for factors such as incurred event expenses;
- the option for a full refund on any event merchandise that has been purchased
Thank you for your understanding and adherence to our race policies. We look forward to seeing you on race day!
DISTANCE |
NOV 1, 2026 |
REG. OPENS AT |
12 km |
$105 |
7:00 am PST |
25 km |
$145 |
7:00 am PST |
50 km |
$200 |
7:00 am PST |
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All entries include:
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All of our events are grassroots, with emphasis on special handmade, home grown touches. Things like apple pies, jams, handmade ceramic finishers medals, handmade stained glass and coffee roasted by the race director and her husband. We pride ourselves in ensuring that runners have an experience that feels more like coming home.
We have strong environmental and community values, and we always support local charities through donating a portion of our race fees back to the trail groups that build, maintain and advocate for the trails we are so privileged to enjoy.
We offer a diverse lineup of events, with 3 completely unique races hosted in the Okanagan Valley on top of Broken Goat, hosted in the high alpine mountains of the Kootenays. The terrain and landscapes are all varied and special, and not one race course will leave you feeling unsatisfied. They do have a few things in common though: They're all challenging, scenic and combine all the best trail networks each area has to offer.
We want to thank you for taking time to visit the PACE Trail Runs website and we hope to welcome you into the #pacefamily in 2027.
We have strong environmental and community values, and we always support local charities through donating a portion of our race fees back to the trail groups that build, maintain and advocate for the trails we are so privileged to enjoy.
We offer a diverse lineup of events, with 3 completely unique races hosted in the Okanagan Valley on top of Broken Goat, hosted in the high alpine mountains of the Kootenays. The terrain and landscapes are all varied and special, and not one race course will leave you feeling unsatisfied. They do have a few things in common though: They're all challenging, scenic and combine all the best trail networks each area has to offer.
We want to thank you for taking time to visit the PACE Trail Runs website and we hope to welcome you into the #pacefamily in 2027.
