University of Minnesota Athletics
2006 Gold Country Run
5/22/2006 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
Saturday, June 3
Race Information
- 5K Run & Walk
- Goldy's Gallop
- Prizes to top three male and female runners.
- 5K Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Course Closes: 10:30 a.m.
Goldy's Gallop for Kids: 10:30 a.m - T-Shirt and Goodie Bag for all participants!
- The beautiful University of Minnesota campus sets the stage for a course unlike any other. The scenic route starts near Dinkytown, curves through Minnesota's historic campus and ends at the Golden Gopher Athletic Complex. Splits are provided at each mile and water is available on the course. Participants are responsible for reading their own race times on the clock at the end of the race.
Gopher FanFest All runners, walkers and their guests are invited to the Gopher FanFest for Food, Fun and Fanfare! The Gopher FanFest begins at 10 a.m.Coaches and student-athletes from many of the Gophers sports teams will be on hand for autographs, pictures and to take part in the interactive games. Join us as we celebrate another great year of Golden Gopher Athletics!
Free food & refreshments! Enjoy free pizza, pop, chips, bagels and fruit. Check out the end of the season Gold Country sale! Play the interactive games or just hang out with your fellow Gophers!
Special Race Information- In the interest of safety, only runners and walkers are allowed on the race course.
- No pets or headsets allowed.
- Please obey race officials and yield to emergency vehicles.
- Walkers must use crosswalks and sidewalks when necessary.
- Starting times are rain or shine.
- Baby joggers and strollers are permitted (out of courtesy to other runners, please start behind lead runners.
Goldy's Gallop for Kids A special event just for kids ages 4-12!Run with Goldy on the Bierman Track! All participants receive a T-Shirt, ribbon and Goldy's Goodie Bag.
* In the event of inclement weather, Goldy's Gallop for Kids will be held indoors in the Gibson-Nagurski Football Practice Facility.
Please inquire on race day at the kid's run registration for race location information. Registration Information
- Register by phone - call the Gopher Ticket Office at 612.624.8080 (metro area) or 1.800.U.GOPHER (out state). The Gopher Ticket Office is open from Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Or download this form and mail it in!
- Must have major credit card to register over the phone.
- The waiver must be signed at the pre-registration table on race day morning prior to the run.
- Photocopies are accepted.
- Entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Cancelled checks will be your entry confirmation.
- ALL RUNNING EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE.
- Register by May 19 and pay only $15, including race day morning participants.
- After May 19, all registrants pays $20, including race day morning participants.
- Discounted rates available for University of Minnesota students and students 18 and under. Also groups of 15 or more will also recieve a discounted rate.
Groups must MAIL all orders in together. - Early Bird Special - $10.00 Entries must be postmarked by May 19.
- $15.00 Entries postmarked after May 20, including race day morning registration.
- Early Bird Special - $7.00 Entries must be postmarked by May 19.
- $10.00 Entries postmarked after May 20, including race day morning registration.
- Race Day Registration opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 9 a.m. Registration is located at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Practice Facility (600 15th Avenue SE Minneapolis).
Make checks payable to: University of Minnesota
Mail entries to:
Gold Country 5K Run/Walk
Athletics Ticket Office
4 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Entries may also be dropped off at the Athletics Ticket Office in Mariucci Arena
(Mon.-Fri., 9a.m.-5p.m.)
For additional questions, please call the Gopher Sports Marketing Office at 612-625-4879.
The University of Minnesota Athletics Departments would like to thank the following sponsors for their support:
