The 2026 Gold Rush proceeds will benefit The Friends of the CG Library.
Please, partner with us to raise funds supporting programs and operating expenses of the Cottage Grove Library.
The Gold Rush is a twilight 5k run or walk through lovely Cottage Grove. It starts in the center of town and travels to Main Street and then River Road, along the Willamette Coast Fork River.
We are happy to offer 18yr and under the discounted prices of $10 with a t-shirt event shirt and $5 without.
18yr and under: $10 with an event t-shirt shirt & $5 without
19yr+ prices are registration only: $25
registration with t-shirt (while they last) $35
There is an extra space if you choose to make an additional donation to the Freinds of the Library.
Race starts at 8:00pm Friday, July 17, 2026
Registration includes finish line drinks and random prize fun!
START/FINISH LOCATION - Between 5th & 6th on Washington Ave
REGISTER ONLINE until midnight Wednesday, July 15 - we use the digital format at South Valley Athletic (this works for all ages!)
***2026 online registration link: https://southvalleyathletics.org/home ****
REGISTER ON TIME USING PAPER FORMS at South Valley Athletics Office (700 E Gibbs Ave - by the CG Library)
LATE REGISTRATION begins Thursday, July 16 and costs $5 more
LATE IN PERSON REGISTRATION- Thursday, 7/16-6 to 7:30pm at the CG Community Center (700 E Gibbs) and Friday, 7/17 (race day): 7 - 7:45pm at the Start location
PACKET & T-SHIRT PICK-UP - Thursday, 7/16 6 to 7:30pm at the CG Community Center (700 E Gibbs) and Friday, 7/17 (race day): 7 - 7:45pm at the Start location
We are only ordering 65 gender neutral t-shirts this year. 2XXL, 3XL, 13 Large, 20 Medium, 12 Small, 10 X-Small, 5 Y-Medium
A shirt cost refund will be given at registration if you order a shirt and we are not able to provide your size.
FINISH LINE CLOSE - 9:00pm
PRIZES - random prize drawing - will start approximately at 9:05pm
QUESTIONS - text or call Jim 541-968-2392 or email jsettel3@yahoo.com
Here is the map of the Gold Rush
START/FINISH LOCATION - Between 5th & 6th on Washington Ave
(you may choose to stop after 1 lap = 2.5km = 1.5 mi!)
