Go For the Gold Rochester benefiting Brighter Tomorrows, Inc.

  • Date Sat 25th October 2025
  • Time 8:30AM CDT
  • Location Rochester, Minnesota
  • Price $15.00 - $45.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the 33rd annual Go For the Gold Rochester event on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the beautiful Cascade Lakeside Building in Rochester, Olmsted. This exciting fundraiser benefits Brighter Tomorrows, Inc., a dedicated non-profit organization supporting families affected by childhood cancer. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking to enjoy a day out, there’s something for everyone! Participate in the 5k and 10k races, take a leisurely stroll in the 3k Family Walk, or let the little ones join in the fun with Children's Races.

This year, we are thrilled to offer both in-person and virtual options, allowing participants from across the United States to join our mission of support and community. Don’t forget to don your favorite Halloween costumeβ€”there will be prizes for the best outfits! Early registrants will receive a race shirt, and all proceeds go directly to providing essential resources for families on their childhood cancer journey. Together, we can make a difference and spread hopeβ€”sign up today and be part of this uplifting event!

Organiser's Description

This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Go for the Gold Rochester fundraiser supporting Brighter, Tomorrows, Inc, , a non-profit outreach to families who have been touched by childhood cancer. This year we are excited to welcome you to a new location where we will host an event that offers both in person and virtual options including a 5k and 10k run, 3k Family Walk, and also Children's Races at the Cascade Lakeside Building area on October 25th! During Covid we were so appreciative of those of you who supported us via a virtual race from across the US that we have decided to continue the virtual race and walk options! This annual event provides critical funding allowing us to support families who suddenly find themselves on a childhood cancer journey. The comfort Brighter Tomorrows families feel from the support, connection and friendship received is impactful and that support continues beyond the treatment journey well into the future. We sincerely appreciate the compassion, volunteer efforts and financial donations that have been given to Brighter Tomorrows and extend our heartfelt thanks to friends, families, our business colleagues, and our communities that have joined our mission.

You can help by donating to Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. and by sharing this page on social media with all those you care about! And of course, if you sign up to run or walk in person or virtually all proceeds from this event go to benefit families on the childhood cancer journey!

Who knows how it feels to be told "Your child has cancer?" We do. And we are here to help.

Whether it's your first 5k, 10k Run or you'd prefer to walk the 3k, you can take part in supporting Brighter Tomorrows. Sign up today! Everyone who signs up by October 1st will receive a race shirt in your designated size at our Race Bag Pickup on October 24th. If you sign up after 10/1/25 we will do our best to accommodate your request however available shirts may be limited and cannot be guaranteed. Since Halloween is just days away from race day, we hope our runners and walkers will come in costume, both the kids and adults! There will be prizes for top costumes as well so start planning your outfit now.

If you are running or walking to support a certain Brighter Tomorrows Family, please note their teams name on your registration. We will also have race registration available at race bag pickup on October 24th. We look forward to seeing those of you who are local at the Race Bag Pickup night! If you are unable to pick up your race bag in person in Rochester, MN and need it mailed to you, please email [email protected]. Please note there will be a shipping and handling fee in addition to registration,

If completing virtually, simply complete the race or walk where and when you like and submit your time on the web link provided at registration by October 26, 2025.

Races

  • Kids Races (2-12)

    Incl. Race Shirt

    Sat 25th October 2025 (10:15AM CDT)

    $15.00

    Reduced fee for kids and seniors. Kids 12 and under $15. Children's Races (50, 100, 200, 400 meters) Categorized ages from 2-12 of age.
  • 3K Family Fun Walk

    Incl. Race Shirt

    Sat 25th October 2025 (8:35AM CDT)

    $30.00

    Reduced fee for kids and seniors. Kids 12 and under $15. Seniors $20. Reduced prices appear at checkout.
  • 5K Race

    Incl. Race Shirt

    Sat 25th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    $35.00

    Reduced fee for kids and seniors. Kids 12 and under $15. Seniors $20. Reduced prices appear at checkout. Will be chip timed.
  • 5K Virtual Race

    Incl. Race Shirt

    $35.00

    Reduced fee for kids and seniors. Kids 12 and under $15. Seniors $20. Reduced prices appear at checkout.
  • 10K Virtual Race

    Incl. Race Shirt

    $45.00

    Reduced fee for kids and seniors. Kids 12 and under $15. Seniors $20. Reduced prices appear at checkout.
  • 10K Run

    Incl. Race Shirt

    Sat 25th October 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    $45.00

    Reduced fee for kids and seniors. Kids 12 and under $15. Seniors $20. Reduced prices appear at checkout.

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Location

Cascade Lakeside Building and your favorite Place to Run, Zumbro Park West, 88 23rd Ave SW, Rochester, 55902, MN, United States

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