Alaska · 16.5 Mile
Gold Discovery Run
Gold Discovery Run is a 16.5 Mile event held in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Fairbanks, AK
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Distances
- 16.5 Mile
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Course
- Net downhill, ~2,200 ft drop
- Official website
- runningclubnorth.org
About the Gold Discovery Run
A historic 16.5-mile point-to-point run down old mining trails from Cleary Summit, finishing at Silver Gulch Brewery.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A historic 16.5-mile point-to-point run down old mining trails from Cleary Summit, finishing at Silver Gulch Brewery.
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Gold Discovery Run: common questions
- When is the Gold Discovery Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Gold Discovery Run held?
- In Fairbanks, Alaska.
- What distances does the Gold Discovery Run offer?
- 16.5 Mile.
- How many people run the Gold Discovery Run?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Gold Discovery Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runningclubnorth.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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