Run For Gold 5K
About this race
Did you know - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Join us - September 20th - for a fun day to support T-Burg Takes on Pediatric Cancer - A non profit organization that raises funds to support NY families dealing with childhood cancer.
Event Details to Share:
Speed limit: The speed limit inside Spruce Row Campground is 5MPH!!!
Parking: There will be signs from the road through the campground guiding you to the parking attendants.
Food:
Breakfast: TBD *Free*
Lunch: TBD
Snacks: Fruit & Protein Bars *Free*
Drinks: Garrett's Brewing
Beer will be purchased directly from the vendor.
Christopher's Challenge a not-for-profit organization will be joining us to educate, draw awareness and type potential bone marrow donors, ages 18-55.
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Running
Run For Gold
The 5k will begin at the pavilion at Spruce Row Campground, and continue on the main drive through the campground until you exit onto Kraft Rd. You will follow Kraft Rd until you reach the entrance of the Black Diamond Trail. At the next intersection you will turn onto Agard Rd, where we will have our Half Way Hydration Station. After passing the hydration station you will turn onto Willowcreek Rd and follow it until you hit the bottom of the hill of Kraft Rd. That's right, we like to keep it interesting and finish on a hill. After the worst hill climb of your life you will enter into the campground to a cheering crowd and cold beverages! *1st place overall will receive a metal, engraved yeti water bottle* 1st, 2nd & 3rd place (either sex) in each age group will receive a metal. Age groups are 1-10, 11-14, 15-24, 25-40, 41+
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Ithaca, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 7:07 PM local time (EDT) in Ithaca on September 20, 2026 — 12h 15m of daylight.
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2026 results — Run For Gold 5K
Run For Gold · 53 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Simpson | 16:55 | 5:27 /mi |
| 2 | Miles Rouches | 18:22 | 5:55 /mi |
| 3 | Asher Hart | 23:49 | 7:40 /mi |
| 4 | Daniel Houck | 23:54 | 7:42 /mi |
| 5 | Ekadh Singh | 23:58 | 7:43 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Ithaca events
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