The Gold Rush is a twilight 5k run or walk through lovely Cottage Grove. It starts in the center of town and travels to Main Street and and then River Road, along the Willamette Coast Fork River.
We are happy to offer 18yr and under the discounted prices of $10 with a tank top event shirt and $5 without. The start and finish are located near places to find great food and drink to celebrate your run.
19yr and more experienced people prices are $20 registration and $35 with tank top shirt.
Race starts at 8:00pm Friday, July 18, 2025
Registration includes finish line drinks and random prize fun!
START/FINISH LOCATION - Between 5th & 6th on Washington Ave
REGISTER ONLINE until midnight Wednesday, July 16 - we use the digital format at South Valley Athletic (this works for all ages!) - https://students.arbitersports.com/south-valley-athletics/2025-gold-rush-5k-run-walk
REGISTER ON TIME USING PAPER FORMS at South Valley Athletics Office (700 E Gibbs Ave - by the CG Library)
LATE REGISTRATION begins Thursday, July 17 and costs $5 more
LATE IN PERSON REGISTRATION- Thursday, 7/17 6 to 7:30pm at the CG Community Center (700 E Gibbs) and Friday, 7/18 (race day): 7 - 7:45pm at the Start location
PACKET & TANK TOP PICK-UP - Thursday, 7/17 6 to 7:30pm at the CG Community Center (700 E Gibbs) and Friday, 7/18 (race day): 7 - 7:45pm at the Start location
FINISH LINE CLOSE - 9:00pm
PRIZES - random prize drawing - will start approximately at 9:05pm
QUESTIONS - text or call Jim 541-968-2392 or email jsettel3@yahoo.com
Here is the map of the Gold Rush
START/FINISH LOCATION - Between 5th & 6th on Washington Ave
