26 km Run
The Coldwater Classic 2025
July 12, 2025
8:00 AM
Merritt, British Columbia
26 km
The Coldwater Classic 2025
Date
July 12, 2025
Location
Merritt, British Columbia
Events
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.
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.
EVENTS
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
10 km Run
The Coldwater Classic 2025
July 12, 2025
8:30 AM
Merritt, British Columbia
10 km
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
Race 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
- 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
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
July 12, 2025
Season
Summer (June-August)
Location
Merritt, British Columbia
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity