Gold Discovery Run

20221223
2024-07-21

Jul 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Gold Discovery Run

2195 Old Steese Hwy N

Fairbanks AK, 99712

USA

Entry Fee $45
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2 $85
(Highest or Late Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

  • 15M

Type: Trail

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 95%

First Year of the Event: 1966

Description:

Felix Pedro struck gold on July 22, 1902, in a creek 12 miles north of E. T. Barnette’s Trading Post. In 1965, the Gold Discovery Run was inaugurated to commemorate his discovery, which led to gold fever and the founding of Fairbanks. 2020 will mark the 55th Annual running of this unique event, which is part of the Usibelli Running Series.

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Past Event Dates

Held on Jul 21, 2024

Held on Jul 16, 2023

Held on Jul 24, 2022

Held on Jul 19, 2020

Held on Jul 21, 2019

Held on Jul 21, 2018

Held on Jul 22, 2017

Held on Jul 24, 2016

Held on Jul 26, 2015

Held on Jul 20, 2014

Held on Jul 20, 2013

Held on Jul 22, 2012

Held on Jul 24, 2011

Held on Jul 25, 2010

Held on Jul 26, 2009

Held on Jul 22, 2007

Held on Jul 23, 2006

Held on Jul 24, 2005

Held on Jul 20, 2003

Held on Jul 21, 2002

Event Results