
Gold Mine River Run 5K is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Marion, NC, with an entry fee of $20.
A 5K off road/cross country run in the Vein Mtn. area (south of Glenwood). T-shirts will be limited to the 1st 30 registered runners and medals will be given to all finishers.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
61°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marion, 1 mi from the venue.
Population
7,594
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,445 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Gold Mine River Run 5K
Nov 14, 2026