From the Organizer
Join us for Dayton's first 5k run/walk during Dayton Valley Days. Start your Sunday off on the right foot, traveling through the historic streets of Dayton, NV where the first gold was discovered. The course will wind through paved streets, with a short portion on dirt trail.
Events
Weather
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
72°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
4%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Virginia City, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
4,299 ft
Nearest Airport
RNO
Reno Tahoe International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run For The Gold 5k Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
95
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Run For The Gold 5k Run/Walk
Sep 20, 2026