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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
University of North Georgia - Memorial Hall, Dahlonega GA
5K
51–72°F · low rain risk
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2025
52–75°F
dry
2024
36–61°F
dry
2023
42–69°F
dry
2022
50–71°F
dry
2021
47–66°F
dry
2020
43–63°F
dry
2019
44–65°F
dry
2018
58–73°F
dry
2017
47–65°F
dry
2016
59–79°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for the Gold Rush 5K on October 17, 2026, at the University of North Georgia - Memorial Hall, Dahlonega, GA. For more details, visit the official race page.
Packet Pick-Up
- Date: October 17
- Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Location: Lumpkin County Board of Education, 56 Indian Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- Race Day: Packet Pick-Up and Registration at UNG Memorial Hall starting at 7am
Registration Location
University of North Georgia - Memorial Hall gymnasium
Course
- Certification: USATF Certified Course, Course #GA12001WC
- Start/Finish: In front of Memorial Hall, University of North Georgia
- Scenic Route: 5K course through Dahlonega Town Square
- Details: View the course map here
Awards
- Categories: Overall male/female and Overall master (40+) male/female
- Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male and female for ages: 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
- T-Shirts: All participants registered by October 9 will receive a race t-shirt: after this date, shirts will be available on a first-come basis
- Refreshments: Snacks, fruit, and water will be offered
- Experience: Enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Annual Gold Rush Festival during the beautiful fall season in the North Georgia Mountains
Community Support
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LUMPKIN COUNTY COMMUNITY.
Contact Information
Jennifer Moss | jennifer.moss@lumpkinschools.com | Rotary Secretary
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