GBP race details

REGISTRATION

Sign up for all three races in the series (use the series option) before December 1st for a discounted rate and guaranteed shirt. Online registration for the individual races ends at 12 PM (NOON) the Friday before each race, there will not be a race day registration option. Registration will open August 9th,2025!

We will still offer a series discount to school teams, charity teams, law enforcement/first responder teams and military teams of 4 or more persons. Please email the race director for inquiries.

COURSE AND RACE INFO

Start time:

All in-person races will start at 0900 am on the third Saturday of the races month. Please arrive early enough to check in, use the restroom, stretch, etc. There will be a safety/course brief at 0845 am for each race.

Course Info: 

We have provided a detailed map as well as a online map via the All Trails APP in the course info above for each individual race. If you desire to do the longer distance you will repeat the loop, just in the reverse direction (fondly referred to as washing machine style). The course (in-person races only) will be well marked with flagging throughout and arrows will mark major turns.

Cutoff Times: (For in-person long course races only)

Each race in the series will have a cut-off time for the first loop and this is only for those planning on completing the long course distance. You must complete the first loop before the cut-off time to be allowed to continue onto the second loop. The Hare – 10:00 am (1 hour – approx. a 17 min per mile pace) — The Goat – 10:15 am (1 hour and 11 minutes – approx. 17 min per mile pace) — The Coyote – 10:52 am (1 hour and 52 minutes – approx. a 17 min per mile pace). If you fail to meet the cut-off you will be marked as a short distance finisher.

Water/Restrooms: 

We will have multiple porty-potties at the Cowboy Shack trailhead as well as water and electrolytes for the in-person races only. There is no potable water at the preserve however they do have a porty-potty for virtual options.

Race Village: (For in-person races only)

We will have hot coffee, tea, hot cocoa, fruit, snacks and pastries. There will also be music, blankets, fire pits and first-aid if needed. Stay and cheer and keep warm while waiting for your friends to finish.

Post Series Celebration:

We will end this seasons series with a post race celebration in the Race Village at the preserve the last race in the series, The Coyote. Here we will award the top series racers of each division, present Commonweal Conservancy with a big check and give away some sweet door prizes. We will have also hot food and beverages.

Timing, Awards and Swag

Timing:

Professionally chipped timed but with a gun start time. Your bib must be worn on your front and visible and cannot be folded.

Awards and Swag:

Individuals who complete all three races virtual or in-person (regardless of distance) will receive a series finisher award. All racers signing up for the series will receive a custom tech shirt. (Virtual racers will receive their tech shirt and finisher awards via mail in March.)

Top finisher series awards: INPERSON ONLY

There will be top series finisher awards based of the point scoring system below. You must complete all 3 races in-person in the series and for the same course length to be eligible.

• Long Course: Top 3 females , Top 3 males and Top Non-binary overall
• Short Course: Top 3 females and Top 3 males and Top Non-binary overall

Point system: INPERSON ONLY

Points will be calculated similar to cross country scoring and each runner is their own “team” for the series. You will receive points based on your place when crossing the finish line for your division (divisions are male and female for both the long and short courses). The runners with the total lowest points for the series in their divisions will place in at the top.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

All races will start at the Cowboy Shack Trailhead and a map can be found using this Google map link. Old school directions – from I-25 take 285 south for 5.5 miles, after you cross the train tracks take the second road on the right. Pass the first intersection (New Moon Overlook) staying straight on Astral Valley Rd. Keep right at the next 3 intersections. Please respect the posted speed limit. Car pooling is strongly encouraged.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS/TRANSFERS

We cannot offer any refunds or transfers.

In the event the in-person race will need to be cancelled due to weather or public safety, the race director will send an email as well as post on the Facebook page the cancellation as soon as the determination has been made.

All profits of the race series will support Commonweal Conservancy in its stewardship activities of the GBP. The series has raised over $50,946.97 since its start, so a BIG THANK YOU to everyone that has participated, sponsored and volunteered!

FAQs

Am I eligible for the top finisher prize if I mix the race distance? No, you must complete all 3 races in either the long or short courses to be eligible. Meaning, you are ineligible if you run The Hare 4 miler, The Goat 8 miler and then The Coyote 6 Miler. You will still however be eligible for the series finisher award.

Can I race with my dog? No, due to liability we can no longer support a doggie division. You can have pets in the race village but they must be well behaved and on leash at all times.

Can I sign up for the Virtual race and run the in-person races? Yes, but you must email the race director 1 week prior of the race to confirm.

Can I sign up for the In-person race series but then run the races virtually? Yes, but you will need to switch your registration and pay the extra charge (for shipping and handling). Email the race director for more information.

Will I be receive a tech shirt if I sign up for the individual races? You must sign-up for all 3 races of the series by December 1st, 2025 to be guaranteed a tech shirt.