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Golden Hour 5K, Lil' Tri, River & Trail Triathlon

Mon September 1, 2025 Montgomery, AL 36104 US Directions

Golden Hour 5K

Golden Hour | 5K | Sept. 1st | 7:00am

The Montgomery Whitewater Golden Hour 5K is a professionally timed event open to runners (and walkers!) of all ages and abilities. The unique course will take runners through the beautiful grounds at Montgomery Whitewater, with both start and finish at the Main Pavilion Breezeway Entrance. Awards will be given to the top finishers and 5-year age groups.

Packet Pick Up
Sunday, August 31st
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At Montgomery Whitewater Main Breezeway Entrance

Race t-shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed for those who sign up after August 20th.
Start Time:
7:00am CDT
Price:
$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Golden Hour River & Trail Tri

Golden Hour | River & Trial Triathlon | Sept. 1st | 8:00am

The River & Trail Tri is an adventure race presented by PT Solutions. This race is designed for 12- to 17-year-olds who want to take on a multi-sport challenge. Participants will complete a one-mile multi-terrain run, a 1.5-mile bike ride through our wooded trail system, and a 2,200-ft low-flow paddle through the creek channel.

Built as the next step up from the Lil Tri, this race features longer distances and more technical terrain—giving young athletes a true taste of adventure racing in a natural environment.

Montgomery Whitewater will provide all of the equipment needed for the kayak paddle portion; however, athletes will need to bring their own bike and helmet.

Please note that this race is not timed. Overall, 1,2 and 3rd place finishers will be announced. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, medal, and bandana to tie dye.

"Optional" Packet Pick Up
Sunday, August 31st
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At Montgomery Whitewater Main Breezeway Entrance
*Day of packet pick up will be at the Raft Barn on race day*

Montgomery Whitewater will provide all of the equipment needed for the Creek Channel paddle; however, athletes will need to bring their own bike and helmet and must wear shoes with secure back straps. No flip flops or Crocs allowed.

River & Trail Tri athletes are invited to Montgomery Whitewater’s Golden Hour Festival on Sunday, August 31st to tie-dye their bandanas for the race! The tie-dye station will open at 1pm. Tie-dying race bandanas is free for registered athletes. Additional t-shirts and bandanas may be purchased for friends and family to join in the fun!

All participants will receive a race t-shirt, bandana to tie-dye and medal. Race t-shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed for those who sign up after August 20th.

WNDC 10% Discounts- Wednesday Night Ducky Club discounts offered to all registered participants.
Open to ages 12 - 17.
Start Time:
8:00am CDT
Registration Limit:
29 spots left.
Price:
$35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Golden Hour Lil' Tri Kid's Triathlon

Golden Hour | Lil' Tri | Sept. 1st | 9:00am

Montgomery Whitewater’s “Lil Tri” puts a fun spin on the traditional triathlon by challenging young athletes to run, bike, and PADDLE across the finish line, presented by Montgomery, Prattville, Pike Road Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics. Open to kids ages 6 to 11, Lil Tri consists of a 370-yard flatwater paddle, 704-yard bike ride, and 880-yard run.

Montgomery Whitewater will provide all of the equipment needed for the flatwater paddle; however, athletes will need to bring their own bike and helmet. Kids ages 6-10 must have an adult in the ducky (inflatable kayak) for the water portion of the race. 11-year- olds may paddle on their own.

"Optional" Packet Pick Up
Sunday, August 31st
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
At Montgomery Whitewater Main Breezeway Entrance
*Day of packet pick up will be at the Raft Barn on race day*

Lil' Tri athletes are invited to Montgomery Whitewater’s Golden Hour Festival on Sunday, August 31st to tie-dye their bandanas for the race! The tie-dye station will open at 1pm. Tie-dying race bandanas is free for registered athletes. Additional t-shirts and bandanas may be purchased for friends and family to join in the fun!

Please note: This race is not timed and there will be no official winner announced. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, bandana for tie-dying, and a medal.

Race t-shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed for those who sign up after August 20th.
Open to ages 6 - 11.
Start Time:
9:00am CDT
Registration Limit:
37 spots left.
Price:
$30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

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