Run For The Gold 5K Run/Walk
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 20, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Run For The Gold 5K Run/Walk in Dayton, Nevada, is part of Dayton Valley Days, an annual event, and takes place on September 19, 2027, with the 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 7:30 a.m.
Participants follow a loop through the historic streets of Dayton, where Nevada's first gold was discovered, on a course combining paved roads and a short dirt trail. Proceeds usually go to local initiatives, including playground improvements at Light Of The World Academy.
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Races nearby
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