Run For The Gold 5k Run/Walk is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Dayton, NV, with an entry fee of $35.
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.
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Sunday, 9/20
High
84°
Low
55°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
0 to 10 mph
City Elevation
4,299 ft
Nearest Airport
RNO
Reno Tahoe International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Run For The Gold 5k Run/Walk
Sep 20, 2026