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Gold Mine River Run

Name: Gold Mine River Run
Start: 2025-11-08
End: 2025-11-08
Location: Marion

Marion, United States • 8 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Gold Mine River Run 5K takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Marion, North Carolina. The event is a 5K off-road / cross-country run held in the Vein Mountain area, located south of Glenwood. The published venue address is 251 Lucky Strike Dr, Marion, NC 28752.

Details

Entry fee for the 5K is $20. Registration is scheduled to close on November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM EST. T-shirts are limited to the first 30 registered participants. Medals will be awarded to all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Marion

Race information

Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Nov 1

South of the Mountain Trail Run

Bostic - 24 mi from Marion

5 km

Enjoy a scenic 5k on November 1, 2025 at South Mountain Christian Camp in Bostic NC, winding through rolling hills, wooded trails and lake views. Family friendly with a free kids fun run and all proceeds supporting the camp.

Saturday Dec 6

Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival

Old Fort - 10 mi from Marion

Backyard Ultra

Experience timed trail runs and mountain bike rides at Camp Grier with 3, 6 and 12 hour options across scenic Gateway trails. Enjoy vendors, live music and a community fundraiser supporting families impacted by the storm.

Saturday Jan 10

South Mountains Marathons

Connelly Springs - 28 mi from Marion

13 mi

Run the South Mountains half marathon, 12.9 miles with about 2,600 ft of climbing and creek crossings in scenic State Park. Limited to 200 runners, the January 10, 2026 race offers big views and a true trail challenge.

Saturday Feb 28

Land and Lakes Relay

Swannanoa - 23 mi from Marion

2 mi

Event overview The 2026 Land and Lakes Relay is the fourth edition of a point-to-point team relay that starts at Warren Wilson College in East Asheville and finishes at Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm in Nebo near Lake James. The rac..

Saturday Feb 28

Catawba Falls 15k

Old Fort - 10 mi from Marion

15 km

Take on the Catawba Falls 15K on Feb 28 in Old Fort NC, a scenic trail run that climbs toward waterfalls with steep staircases, creek crossings, and mountain views. Proceeds support local land and trail conservation and local partners provi..

Saturday Mar 21

Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker

Old Fort - 10 mi from Marion

55 km

50 mi

Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker in Old Fort, North Carolina offers a scenic but challenging mountain trail experience with 50 mile and 55K options. Expect technical singletrack, big climbs and well stocked aid stations for a memorable day on th..