Gold Rush 5K

  • Date Sat 18th October 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Dahlonega, Georgia
  • Price $28.25 - $38.75
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Gold Rush 5K on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the charming town of Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia! This exciting race takes place during the Annual Gold Rush Festival, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy the stunning fall foliage of the North Georgia Mountains while participating in a USATF Certified 5K course.

Participants can pick up their race packets on Friday, October 17th, or on race day starting at 7:00 AM at the University of North Georgia's Memorial Hall. With a registration fee of $45 on race day, runners of all ages can compete for awards in various categories, including overall male and female winners and age group awards from 14 and under to 65+. All pre-registered participants will receive a stylish race t-shirt, and everyone can enjoy delicious snacks, fruit, and sports drinks post-race. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause, as all proceeds will benefit local non-profit organizations and the Lumpkin County community!

Organiser's 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.

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.75

    CLOSED
    This event is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier!
  • Student 5K

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $28.25

    CLOSED
  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.75

    CLOSED
    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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Location

University of North Georgia - Memorial Hall, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, 30597, GA, United States

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