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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $45$50 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 5K Race | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $35$40 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 3K Family Fun Walk | Other | Oct 31, 20268:35 AM | $30$35 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Kids Races (2-12) | Kids | Oct 31, 202610:15 AM | $15 | – |
| 10K Virtual RaceVirtual | 10K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $45$50 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 5K Virtual RaceVirtual | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $35$40 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 10K in Minnesota, which costs $40 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in Minnesota runs 1:03:28, about 10:13 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:45 and men in 58:38.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:43 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,240 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Cascade Lakeside Building and your favorite Place to Run, Rochester, MN 55902
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Brett Carroll) for Go For the Gold Rochester benefitting Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. and Cy's Place. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2022, the fastest tenth finished in 26:06 or better, the top quarter in 29:05, and half the field in 33:32; the last tenth came in after 53:08.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | 35:51 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 35:11 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 66°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Go For the Gold Rochester benefitting Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. and Cy's Place cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
To avoid standing in line on race morning, please pick up bags and chips on Friday night. First Race Bag Pickup. Date: 10-30-2026. 5:15 PM-7:30 PM. Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union Cascade Lake Office drive through lanes, 130 23rd Ave…
Awards
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This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Go for the Gold Rochester fundraiser supporting Brighter, Tomorrows, Inc, , a non-profit outreach to families who have been touched by childhood cancer. This year we are excited to welcome you back to Cascade Park where we will host an event that offers both in person and virtual options including a 5k and 10k run, 3k Family Walk, and also Children's Races at the Cascade Lakeside Building area on October 31st! During Covid we were so appreciative of those of you who supported us via a virtual race from across the US that we have decided to continue the virtual race and walk options!