49er Gold Rush 5K | University Recreation

Date & Time

Date: Saturday February 1st, 2025
Time: 9:30am

Overview

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.

Proceeds Benefit

Net Proceeds from our Annual 49er Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk will benefit the University Recreation Student Professional Development Fund.

Race Schedule

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

Packet Pick-UP

Thursday, January 30th, 2025
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
LOCATION TBD

Friday, January 31st, 2025
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
@Belk Gymnasium

Saturday, February 1st, 2025
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
@Belk Gymnasium

Awards

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

Click Here to Register for 2025

PRE REGISTRATION - Until Jan 30th

$45 - All the Swag
$35 - Just the Shirt
$25 - Just the Race
$30 - Virtual Race

Register here for the 2025 49er gold rush 5k.

2025 5K Map

Click here to check out our 2025 5K map, including direction, mile markers, our water station, and elevation.

LACE UP RUNNERS!

[Race Results] 2024 5K Race

OVERALL WINNERS
[17:18:9] - Justin Brown
[17:21:3] - Simon Holst
[17:37:2] - Ethan Sommers

Congratulations to all our 2024 RACERS!
Click here to access ALL RESULTS!

49er Gold Rush 5K Photo Album 2024

Check out our images from this year's 5K.

We are so thankful for the Niner Community as well as the greater Charlotte community for supporting us each year. Get ready to LACE UP for 2025!