# Gold Rush 5K

- **When:** Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** University of North Georgia - Memorial Hall, Dahlonega, GA, 30597
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-4869-gold-rush-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Dahlonega/GoldRush5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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+.

Shirts, Refreshments, and Other Stuff:

All pre-registered participants will receive a race t-shirt. A limited number of shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis on race day.
Snacks, fruit, and sport drinks 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 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE LUMPKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-4869-gold-rush-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-4869-gold-rush-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).