Date: Saturday February 3rd, 2024
Time: 9:30am
The 49er Gold Rush 5K has become a February tradition for the Niners. The race, hosted by University Recreation, is open to everyone. Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, and Community are encouraged to participate.
Net Proceeds from our Annual 49er Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk will benefit the University Recreation Student Professional Development Fund.
8:00am Packet Pick Up @Belk Gym
8:00am Day of Registration @Belk Gym
8:45am Music and Announcements Begin
9:15am Group Fitness Instructor Warm-Up
9:30am 5K Starts on University Rd.
10:15am Awards Ceremony
11:00am Race Festival Closes
Thursday, February 1st, 2024
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
@ Run for Your Life
1816 E. Arbors Drive
Charlotte, NC28262
Friday, February 2nd, 2024
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
@Belk Gymnasium
Saturday, February 3rd, 2024
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
@Belk Gymnasium
Overall Winners
- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Women's
- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Men's
Top 3 Male and Female Age Group
14U l 15-19 l 20-24
25-29 l 30-34 l 35-39
40-44 l 45-49 l 50-54
55-59 l 60-64 l 65-69
70 & up
Date: Feb 4, 2023
Check out the 2023 photo album from our race!
Click here to access images.
We appreciate all our participants, our volunteers, and the student staff that make this event possible every year. We are looking forward to a great 49er Gold Rush 5K in 2024. Check out our registration above.
