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Run for the Gold Sponsors
Run for the Gold Partners
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Run for the Gold Program Book
Browse the full digital program — the complete schedule, the Not Your Average, AVERAGE awards, and every business that makes this weekend possible. Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters!
Format
Run for the Gold is three separate races held over three days. You may enter one, two, or all three. Each race has $10,000 added and pays out on a 5D (.5 split) format.
Race 1
Friday, Sept 18
$10,000 added · 5D (.5 split)
Race 2
Saturday, Sept 19
$10,000 added · 5D (.5 split)
Race 3
Sunday, Sept 20
$10,000 added · 5D (.5 split)
Not your average, AVERAGE. $20,000 added, paid on the 5D (.5 split). The Average combines your best two runs. To be eligible you must enter at least two of the three races.
Schedule
Key Dates
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Sept 11 · Midnight | Pre-entries close |
| Sept 17 · 8:00 AM | Late entries open |
Thursday · Sept 17
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Grounds open for all contestant arrivals. Arrivals before 11 AM will not be tolerated and are subject to a $100 early-arrival fine per rider. |
| 12:00 – 9:00 PM | Exhibitions (main arena) · 25 per 30-minute block · pre-sold through the Ridgeline Rodeo online store (sales open Aug 24 at 5 PM) |
Friday · Sept 18
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 9:00 AM | Exhibitions (main arena) · 25 per 30-minute block · pre-sold through the online store |
| 8:00 AM | Show office opens |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Arena 3 exhibitions, cash only at the gate |
| 9:00 AM | All changes and late entries close for Friday |
| 9:50 AM | Prayer & National Anthem |
| 10:00 AM | Race 1 · Early Section (limited to 250) |
| 3:00 PM | Race 1 · Late Section (will not start before 3:00 PM) |
| 7:00 PM | Show office closes |
Race 1 early & late are the SAME race, drawn 1 through the end. If 200 enter the early section, the late section starts with draw #201.
Saturday · Sept 19
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Show office opens |
| 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Arena 3 exhibitions, cash only at the gate |
| 8:00 AM | Deadline: all changes and late entries close for the weekend |
| 8:20 AM | Prayer & National Anthem |
| 8:30 AM | Race 2 · Early Section (limited to 250) |
| 1:30 PM | Race 2 · Late Section (will not start before 1:30 PM) |
Race 2 early & late are the SAME race, drawn 1 through the end.
Sunday · Sept 20
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | Show office opens |
| 6:50 AM | Prayer & National Anthem |
| 7:00 AM | Race 3 — *NOTE TIME CHANGE (now starts 7:00 AM) |
| +15 min after Race 3 | Run for the Gold Average Awards presentation |
*Time change: Sunday Race 3 now starts at 7:00 AM (moved up from 8:00 AM).
Awards will not be shipped. If you are not staying, arrange to have awards picked up from Silver Creek Tack in Amarillo, TX, or send a representative.
Show schedule subject to change, follow our Facebook page for updates.
Entry Fees & Extras
| Item | Fee | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| TRIO Entry | $350 / horse | Races 1, 2 and 3 + Average |
| DUO Entry | $270 / horse | Two races (2 days of your choice) + Average |
| SOLO Entry | $80 / horse | Single day, for those attending one day only |
| Office Fee | $10 | Per rider, per day |
| Stall (Thu–Sun) | $95 | Includes 2 bags of shavings · one per horse entered |
| Camping with electric | $35 / night | $105 Thu–Sun |
| Primitive / generator camping | $25 / weekend | Must park in designated lots |
| Jump-out / day haul in-out | $30 | Per rider, per weekend · tie-outs park in track infield, no overnight |
| Full House Incentive 3D Open (Sat, Sept 19) | $35 | $250 added · Open 3D side pot |
| Youth 4D Side Pot (Sat, Sept 19) | $35 | $250 added |
| Down Barrel Insurance (Sponsored by Wild Rose Boutique) | $40 | $500 added · one entry fee insures all your runs for the weekend · enter per horse |
| Non-Incentive Horse (NIH) | $40 | $2,000 added · enter online |
| Open Incentive Horse (OIH) | $40 | $2,000 added · enter online |
| Portable Overflow Stall | $145 | Offered only if permanent stalls sell out · a minimum commitment of 40 portable stalls is required before they are brought in |
| Overnight Tie-Out | $50 / rider | Max $100 per trailer · only allowed if all permanent stalls are sold out |
Stalls: one stall per horse entered, you cannot purchase stalls for other people. No tack, buddy, or training-horse stalls. Stalling-partner requests must be noted on the entry form by all parties and are not guaranteed.
Approvals & Additional Details
Approvals
WPRA Southwest Divisional Circuit · Better Barrel Races (BBR) · Ridgeline Bonus 2027 Double Qualifier · Non-Incentive Horse (NIH) & Open Incentive Horse (OIH)
Refunds
Refund deadline: Friday, September 11 @ 11:59 PM. Refunds may be issued for any reason through this date at 90% of the entry total. Processing / credit-card / ACH fees are non-refundable.
To request a refund, email office@ridgelinerodeo.com with subject line “REFUND REQUEST + (Rider Name).”
After the refund deadline, no refunds will be issued for any reason. Spots may be bought/sold through specified times.
Payout
100% of added money paid out. Entry fees jackpotted at 75%. Ridgeline Bonus approval fee ($1 per run) taken from open entry.
Stall Assignments & Race Info
Posted the Wednesday prior to the event. Type your name to see everything that's yours — stall, exhibitions, electric, generator, tie-out — or open a section below to browse. Please double-check your barn & stall number before settling in.
Stalls
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Exhibitions
Electric
Generators
Tie-Out / Jump-Out
Barn Maps
The barn maps show exactly where each stall sits on the grounds (Barn E is aligned to the open & youth map). Open the full stall list & barn maps ↗
Stalls & Camping FAQ
What happens if stalls sell out?
If permanent stalls sell out, the Ridgeline store reverts to a stall waitlist (a $1 hold fee). Stalls that open from cancellations are offered to contestants on the waitlist in order. If you purchase a stall and later no longer need it, it must be returned to the Show Office while the waitlist is active. The Show Office manages stall reassignments until everyone on the waitlist has been offered a stall or pre-entries close September 11, whichever comes first. After that time, contestants may buy, sell, or transfer stalls among themselves.
Portable stall overflow
Up to 56 portable stalls may be added inside the Dairy Barn near the Woods campground area. A minimum commitment of 40 portable stalls is required before portable stalls will be brought in. Portable stalls cost $145 each and are offered only if permanent stalls sell out and the minimum required amount for setup is met.
Overnight tie-out overflow
Overnight tie-outs will be offered on the south half of the track infield if permanent stalls sell out. Contestants may build a temporary pen or tie horses to their trailer. Cost is $50 per rider, with a maximum of $100 per trailer. Contestants must scrape/rake and completely clean their area before departing.
Can I buy or sell my spots?
Yes — basic Ridgeline Rodeo Co. rules apply. See the schedule for deadlines on buying/selling spots.
I entered as a “DUO” but would like to add the 3rd day — can I do that?
Yes — see the schedule for deadlines on late entering.
Will camping spots be assigned?
We will not be assigning specific sites, but we will be assisting with parking to ensure we maximize the sites around the stall barns.
Rules
All Ridgeline Rodeo events run under the official Ridgeline Event Guidelines, and Futurity & Derby classes follow the Futurity/Derby Guidelines. Entering the event means you agree to them. Reach out with any rules questions and we are glad to help.
Waivers & Disclosure
Equine Health Documentation: By submitting an entry, the exhibitor certifies that each horse entered has all documentation required by the state where the event is held, including a current negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA/Coggins) test and any other documentation required by applicable state regulations. The exhibitor is responsible for uploading a legible copy of each horse’s required documentation to the online entry system during the entry process. Documentation must be associated with the correct horse and remain valid through the duration of the event. Entries may be rejected, placed on hold, or deemed ineligible to compete until all required documentation has been received and verified. Ridgeline Rodeo Co. reserves the right to inspect original documentation at any time during the event. Any exhibitor found to have submitted false, altered, expired, or inaccurate documentation may be disqualified without refund and may be reported to the appropriate regulatory authorities.
By entering this event you agree: you are responsible for reading, understanding, and following all event rules. Participation in equine events involves inherent risks that you voluntarily accept. Ridgeline Rodeo Co., its staff and associates are not liable for any accident, injury, theft, death, or property damage while attending, competing, camping, or spectating. Ridgeline reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant at any time.
Equine Activity Liability Notice: under the Equine Activity Liability Acts of the states where Ridgeline events are held, an equine activity sponsor is not liable for injury or death resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Proper supervision of minors is required at all times.
Location
Already have a stall? View Stall Reservations Here
Look up your name to see your barn assignment — the list updates on its own and you can save it as a PDF.
