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Run for Gold 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sun March 17, 2024 Watkinsville, GA 30677 US Directions

Events

Place

3500 Hog Mountain Road
Watkinsville, GA US 30677

Description

Run for the Gold is proudly brought to you by the Oconee Parks Foundation! This 5K and Fun Run benefits the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department and funds from this race will go towards replacing the Bogart Sports Complex playgrounds.

Registration Fees

Event: 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
 
Start Time: 3:00pm EDT
Price: $15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $20.00 after March 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Event: Run for Gold 5K
 
Start Time: 3:30pm EDT
Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $30.00 after March 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Race Day Schedule

2:00pm  Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup

3:00pm  1-Mile Fun Run

3:30pm  Run for Gold 5K

4:30pm  Awards Ceremony

Course

The course is run entirely within Oconee Veterans Park on the Fitness trail.  Start and Finish are on the Soccer Field side of the complex at the Concession Stand.

COURSE MAP

T-Shirts

If you would like a t-shirt for this race register by March 1.  After that date t-shirts are not guaranteed and will be available as supply lasts.  

Awards

Awards are given to Overall Male / Female, Masters Male/Female GrandMasters Male/Female and the following Male / Female Age Groups:

5-year age groups:  10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and Over.

Race Series and Finishline Management

The Run for Gold 5K is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.

Finishline management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.

What if it Rains?

We get wet!  Race start time may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area.  Sorry, no refunds due to inclement weather.

Check the weather.

Race Contact Info

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