26K
26 km Run & 26 km Bike
Fri, Jul 11 · 7:00 PM
$179.81
26K
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The Coldwater Classic 2025
- Merritt, British Columbia
Hosted byHeads or Trails Events
About The Coldwater Classic 2025
The Coldwater Classic is an annual trail running and mountain biking event held in Merritt, British Columbia. Participants choose from 10 km and 26 km distances for both running and biking, or they can do both. The course features challenging climbs, fast and flowy downhills, and diverse landscapes, including flowery meadows and deadwood forests.
Free on-site camping is available from July 11 to 13, 2025, with porta potties but no hookups or showers. The event includes races for all ages, including junior runs and bike races for kids.
Distances and events
26K
26 km Run
Sat, Jul 12 · 3:00 AM
$104.41
10K
10 km XC Bike - Short Course
Fri, Jul 11 · 7:00 PM
$93.64
10K
10 km Run
Fri, Jul 11 · 11:30 PM
$88.25
10K
10 km Run & 10 km Bike
Fri, Jul 11 · 7:00 PM
$147.50
2K
Junior Crusher 2 km Race
Fri, Jul 11 · 7:00 PM
1K
Junior Jaunt 1 km Race
Fri, Jul 11 · 7:00 PM
Prices from the organizer. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
Challenging climbs and fast downhills
Courses traverse flowery meadows and deadwood forests
Free on-site camping available July 11-13, 2025 (porta potties, no hookups/showers)
Kids' races: Junior Jaunt (1 km run) and Junior Crusher (2 km bike)
Cut-off times at 2:00 PM for all races
Apres event celebrations on both race days
Course
- Location
- Merritt, British Columbia
Course details
* 10 km and 26 km routes are identical for running and biking * Course maps available on Trailforks: * 10 km route: https://www.trailforks.com/route/2025-coldwater-classic-10k/?utm\_source=openai * 26 km route: https://www.trailforks.com/route/coldwater-classic-26-km/?utm\_source=openai * Multiple race options including trail runs, XC bike races, kids’ events, and multi-sport combos * Age restriction: minors under 13 can participate if accompanied by a skilled guardian
About the organizer
Organizer
Heads or Trails Events
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Last updated: October 2, 2026
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