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Go for the Gold Run Fest

Mcmullen Cove, United States • 27-28 Sep 2025

The Go for the Gold Run Fest, held in McMullen Cove, Alabama, is a two-day running event featuring distances from a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run to challenging 25K and 50K trail races. The trail runs offer rugged single-track courses with significant elevation gains—over 2,500 feet for the 25K and 5,000 feet for the 50K—through scenic mountain terrain rich in history and natural beauty. A special Sublett Point Challenge, a 3-mile out-and-back mountain run, crowns a "King of the Mountain." The event supports childhood cancer research and includes aid stations, a flat 5K road race, and post-race festivities with a buffet and fireworks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Mcmullen Cove

Race information

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50 km
5000 m+
50k Trail Run
25 km
2500 m+
25k Trail Run
5 km
5k Road Race
3 mi
Sublett Point Challenge (approx. 3 Miles)
Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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