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    Gold Rush 5K
    Gold Rush 5K

    Gold Rush 5K

    Date and time

    Saturday, October 17, 2026

    Location

    University of North Georgia - Memorial Hall, Dahlonega, GA

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    Date and time

    Saturday, October 17, 2026

    Location

    University of North Georgia - Memorial Hall, Dahlonega, GA

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    About This Event

    Packet Pick-Up is available on Friday, October 17th, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Lumpkin County Board of Education, 56 Indian Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Race Day Registration (Registration is $45 on Race Day) are available at UNG Memorial Hall starting at 7am.

    Registration Location:

    University of North Georgia - Memorial Hall gymnasium

    Course:

    This is a USATF Certified Course, Course #GA12001WC. Start and finish at the University of North Georgia in front of Memorial Hall. Enjoy a scenic 5K course through the Dahlonega Town Square during The Annual Gold Rush Festival at the height of the colorful fall season in the North Georgia Mountains, view course map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6606049713

    Awards:

    Overall male/female, Overall master (40+) male/female Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.

    Shirts, Refreshments, and Other Stuff:

    All participants registered by October 9 will receive a race t-shirt.  After this date, shirts will be available on a first-come basis.  Snacks, fruit, and water will be offered. Enjoy a scenic 5K course through the Dahlonega Town Square during The Annual Gold Rush Festival at the height of the colorful fall season in the North Georgia Mountains.

    ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LUMPKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY.

     

    Jennifer Moss | jennifer.moss@lumpkinschools.com | Rotary Secretary

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    Distances

    5K