3 running, cycling, fun run, and other events in Marion, North Carolina

The Gold Rush 5K is presented by Glenwood Ruritan Club in conjunction with NC Gold Foundation Gold Festival.

GOLD There will be a drawing for a genuine GOLD nugget worth $200! All registered runners will be entered to win!!!!!!

T-shirts will be given to the 1st 25 registered runners, so register early! Additional t-shirts will be available for purchase on race day.

There will be a FREE kids Fun Run starting at 9am. Race Day registration WILL be available for $25.

Welcome to the 6th Annual Sasquatch Scrambler and Woods Mountain races! We're very excited for another year of racing in the Marion, North Carolina area.

Route

Sasquatch Scrambler - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49504916

Woods Mountain - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49482255

Schedule

Saturday, June 13, 2026

5:00-7:00 PM Packet Pickup/Registration

*If we do not have 300+ racers, we will only have Sunday morning packet pickup. Official schedule will be emailed out to registered racers once registration closes.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

7:00 AM -- Registration Opens

8:30 AM -- Registration Closes

8:45 AM -- Racer Meeting At Start

9:00 AM -- RACE START

10:30 AM -- Post-Race Meal Begins

11:00 AM -- Aid Station #1 Cutoff

11:00 AM -- Sasquatch Scrambler Awards Ceremony

12:30 PM -- Woods Mountain Awards Ceremony

2:00 PM -- Aid Station #2 Cutoff

*Times are subject to change

Included With Registration

• Event Shirt (Register by 5/31)

• Well-Marked Course

• Stocked Aid Station(s)

• Post-Race Meal & Beverage

• Beer from Hi-Wire Brewing

• Awards For Top 3 In Each Category

• Chip Timing

• Police Escorts

• EMT around course

Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals

• No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.

• If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.

• Refunds available until February 28, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.

• Refunds available until April 30, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.

• No refunds after April 30, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.

• WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.

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Other 2026 Pisgah Triple Crown Races

CLICK HERE to go to our Pisgah Triple Crown page on our website to learn more about our series to include our other events in the series.