Mr. Chris Wensley reports

GOLD RUNNER EXPLORATION APPOINTS JUSTIN LOWE AS SENIOR GEOLOGIST AND MANAGER OF EXPLORATION

Effective Aug. 1, 2026, Justin Lowe has rejoined Gold Runner Exploration Inc.'s leadership team in the roles of senior geologist and exploration manager -- Nevada.

Mr. Lowe is an experienced exploration geologist with a strong background in Nevada gold and silver systems. He has a master's degree from the Colorado School of Mines in economic geology, where he began studying the geology of Nevada in earnest; his thesis work was sponsored by Newmont and focused on the genesis of a prominent Nevada gold mine. Mr. Lowe has since worked with several gold and silver exploration companies in Nevada, holding positions as project geologist, senior project geologist and exploration manager.

From 2021 to 2024, Mr. Lowe was the vice-president of exploration for the company (formerly known as Crestview Exploration Inc.) and was a valued team member and leader within the company. Mr. Lowe was intimately involved and knowledgeable with all aspects of the company's exploration activities including mapping, sampling, geophysics, claim staking and property expansion in Nevada. He is currently responsible for the upcoming, fully financed, 2026 Falcon surface exploration program in Nevada, and for the design and implementation of our highly anticipated Rock Creek drill program for 2027.

Gold Runner's chief executive officer, Chris Wensley, states: "We are delighted to welcome Justin back to Gold Runner Exploration in this critical role at just the right time to confidently maximize our effectiveness and to ensure timely implementation and completion of our fully funded Nevada program for this season. Justin has proven himself over the years to be meticulous and thorough in all endeavours bringing high level diligence, quality and attention to detail to his work."

Mr. Lowe expresses his enthusiasm to rejoin the company, stating that: "I am extremely impressed with the direction the company has taken in my absence, and I couldn't be happier to rejoin the team at this critical time. I am eager to get back to work on the Tuscarora assets and move those projects to the next stage."

The company further announces that it has granted 250,000 stock options at an exercise price of $1.22 per common share to certain officers and consultants of the company. The options vest immediately, expire five years from the date of grant and are subject to approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About Gold Runner Exploration Inc.

Gold Runner Exploration is an exploration company focused on the exploration and development of its portfolio of gold and silver properties located in prolific mining districts of Canada and the United States. In British Columbia, Gold Runner holds the option to acquire a 100-per-cent interest in the Golden Girl property, located in the prolific Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia. In north-central Nevada, the company holds the Rock Creek gold project, the Falcon mine project and the Dry Creek project, located in the Tuscarora Mountains in close proximity to the world-renowned Carlin trend. Gold Runner also holds a 10-per-cent carried interest in the Cimarron project located in the San Antonio Mountains of Nye county, Nevada, within the Walker Lane trend.

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