The Coldwater Classic

JUL

18

2026

The Coldwater Classic is a two-day trail running and mountain biking event near Merritt. Run on Saturday and bike on Sunday, with 10 km or 26 km options for each. Free on-site camping lets you make a weekend of it.

Sat 18 Jul 2026

Merritt, British Columbia

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26 kilometers 10 kilometers

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The Coldwater Classic

The Coldwater Classic is a trail running and cross-country mountain biking race held at the Coutlee Plateau Mountain Biking Recreation Area near Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. The event is hosted by Heads or Trails.

The event spans two days. The first day is dedicated to trail running, with two distance options: 10 km and 26 km. The following day offers the same distances for cross-country biking. There are also multi-sport options combining a run and a bike ride over the same distance.

All courses start and finish at the Coutlee Plateau Mountain Biking Recreation Area.

Free on-site camping is available for participants, with no reservation required (first-come, first-served). Camping gear is not provided. Portable toilets are available at the site.

The event has a primary sponsor: the Merritt Mountain Bike Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 km

Multi-Sport - 26 Km Run + 26 Km Bike

26 km

26 Km Run

10 km

Multi-Sport - 10 Km Run & 10 Km Bike

10 km

10 Km Run

10 Km Xc Bike

26 Km Xc Bike