8TH ANNUAL

Riley Suhan Backcountry Race

Saturday, April 3, 2027 • Quartz Creek

The annual Riley Suhan Backcountry Race, one of the best events in all of snowmobiling! This unique mountain race traverses a large loop of the Quartz Creek riding zone in Golden BC.

Registration

Opens November 1, 2026

Bibs & Rider Meeting

Friday, April 2
7:00 pm - Golden Civic Centre

Awards & After Party

Saturday, April 3
7:00 pm - Golden Civic Centre

Race Day

Saturday, April 3
9:00 am Rider Sign in
10:30 am Start

Race Rules & Mandatory Gear

On April 3, 2027 LFG Racing Society will host the Riley Suhan Backcountry Race, one of the best events in all of snowmobiling! This unique mountain race traverses a large loop of the Quartz Creek riding zone in Golden BC and is executed in a timed, relay format. As well as the regular race that combines the times of a randomly chosen, 4 person team, there is again an additional pro-level race with a $2500+ prize purse on a more challenging course. Entry to the second pro race will require placing in the top 30 of the main race.

Schedule of Events

Friday, April 2, 2027

Rider Meeting. 7:00pm at Golden Civic Centre

Saturday, April 3, 2027 – Race Day!

9:00 am – Rider sign in at Cabin Valley (mandatory)
10:00 am – Course preview lap (mandatory, details below)
10:30 am – START your engines!
1:00 pm – All relay riders finished
1:30 pm – PRO Round
3:00 pm – Riders done, course clean up (everybody helps!)
7:00 pm – Awards & Dinner at Golden Civic Centre

Schedule and course is subject to change pending weather and avalanche conditions.

ProShow: The ProShow will contest the top 20-30 individual times from the relay event against each other. The top 20-30 times from the relay will be announced and all selected riders will receive a new timing chip. Riders will start from slowest to fastest based on their relay time. The course will be longer than the relay event, featuring some additional challenge. Riders will start at 1 minute intervals.

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Registration

$160 CAD registration fee which is non-refundable.

Registration will be open online from 7:00 pm on Sunday, January 24, 2027 to midnight on Wednesday, March 31, 2027. If any spots remain after online registration closes, they will be available for $175 at the rider meeting (Friday, April 2, 2027) or before the race on Saturday, April 3, 2027. Cash only. Racers must be 19 years of age or older.

Cancellation: Can’t make it? All registration transfers need to be coordinated through the event. Please email suhanrace@magiscallion.com to transfer your registration to the next person on the wait list. All transfers must take place before March 26, 2027 for a refund.

Awards and Dinner

Cash and Prizes: The top 3 teams will share a $2800 cash purse. Prizes will also be given out for fastest lap (snowmobile, snow bike, lady), fastest climb and for “Poz-itivity” (announcer’s choice). There are always lots of door prizes for everybody else. Volunteers are guaranteed a prize. The pro race will have an additional $2500 cash purse.

Awards & Dinner: For banquet tickets please email suhanrace@magiscallion.com for a link to purchase. Location: Golden Civic Centre. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased via the registration link. Tickets include a buffet dinner. A cash bar will also be available. Dinner served from 7-8pm and awards kicking off at 8pm. For any award winners who don’t want dinner, join at 8pm. This is positively the funnest event party of the season. Loaded with good times, good food and lots of prizes.

Golden Civic Centre

Address: 806 10th Ave S, Golden, BC V0A 0A0
Phone: (250) 272-2035

Volunteer

We need course marshals! Email suhanrace@magiscallion.com to volunteer and expect special access to prizing and/or a registration discount for a future year. We’re also offering $100 cash to anybody who can commit to course marshal for the entire day.

Accommodation

The Golden Ramada is the host hotel for the event. There is a special room block. Please call 250-439-1888 or email info@ramadagolden.com to book. Use the secret pass code “Golden Sled Race” to get the discounts.

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