Gold Rush 5K
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Dahlonega, Georgia
- Price $28.00 - $38.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day at the Gold Rush 5K on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in the charming town of Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia! This vibrant event takes place during the Annual Gold Rush Festival, allowing participants to soak in the stunning fall colors as they race through a scenic, USATF Certified 5K course that starts and finishes at the University of North Georgia's Memorial Hall.
Participants can pick up their race packets on Friday, October 17th, or register on race day, with registration available starting at 7 AM. The event features awards for overall male and female winners, as well as age group awards, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, all pre-registered runners will receive a race t-shirt, with refreshments and snacks provided to keep the energy high. Join us for a fun-filled day benefiting non-profit organizations and the Lumpkin County communityβdon't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate fall while staying active!
Participants can pick up their race packets on Friday, October 17th, or register on race day, with registration available starting at 7 AM. The event features awards for overall male and female winners, as well as age group awards, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, all pre-registered runners will receive a race t-shirt, with refreshments and snacks provided to keep the energy high. Join us for a fun-filled day benefiting non-profit organizations and the Lumpkin County communityβdon't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate fall while staying active!
Organiser's Description
Packet Pick-Up is available on Friday October 18th from noon to 8pm at Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation, 365 Riley Road, 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: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/40616558/
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.
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: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/40616558/
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.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.50
This event is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! -
Student 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.00
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.50
Can't make it or can't run? You can still support Dahlonega Rotary Club and its beneficiaries by signing up to participate in spirit and receive a t-shirt!
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