The Tyrone Race Series presents The Gold Rush Race!
The Gold Rush Race will be a 5K Walk and Run Events, Lenny The Leprechaun's Hill Challenge 10K Run & Kids Sprint Event that will take place over Tyrone's Annual Tyrone Irish Heritage Celebration on March 14th, 2026!
Proceeds from this year's Gold Rush Race Event benefactor is Tyrone Area Food Bank! Founded in 1978, the Tyrone Area Food Bank services clients residing in the Bellwood-Antis or Tyrone Area School District. The food bank is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS. The food bank is a 100% volunteer organization. The food bank is open Thursday mornings from 9-10:30 am, and in the evening on the 2nd Thursday from 5:30-7 prn. Clients are welcome to visit once per month. It is located in the Wesley United Methodist Church, 1200 Logan Avenue, Tyrone, Pennsylvania 16686.
Day of Event Tyrone Area Food Bank will be accepting food donations of Cereal and Oatmeal. Thank you in advance for your contribution to the Tyrone area and surrounding community.
Not a runner and still want to contribute? Open donations will be available if you click on donate at the top of the page. If your unable to donate money, please also consider donating your time! If you want to learn how you can help out with the race as a volunteer please email
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Local Business wanting to support your community? Consider becoming an event sponsor. If you want to learn how you can help out with the race as a sponsor please email
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The start and finish line will be in front of Tyrone Armory.
Timeline of Events:
6:30 AM : Check in and day of registration will take place at Tyrone Armory
Address : 956 S. Logan Ave Tyrone, PA 16686
8:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run starts (Cutoff times for 10Ks is an hour and a half)
9:30 AM: Kids Sprint (50-100 Meter Dash)
Following 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run: Awards and Closing Ceremony
Timing: Miles of Smiles Timing Services
Early Registration: Registrations may be mailed in or you may register on runsignup.com. Register by February 25th to be guaranteed long sleeve shirt.
Day of Race Registration: Race registration for the day of is only available from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
Cost:
Gold Rush 5K/10K Adults (18+):
Early Registration: $30
Day of Registration: $35
Gold Rush 5K/10K High School Students (18 years & younger):
Early Registration: $15
Day of Registration: $20
Gold Rush Kids Sprint Children 9 & Under:
Early Registration with long sleeve shirt: $15
Early Registration with no shirt: FREE
Day of Registration: Free (No shirt)
*Registration includes a long sleeve shirt and race goodie bag: Youth S-L & Adult S - 2XL
Paper Registrations can be requested by emailing
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Paper Registrations can be mailed to Tyrone Race Series at PO Box 95 Tyrone, PA 16686.
Checks made payable to Tyrone Race Series
Cancellation Disclaimer: In the event of a cancellation of Gold Rush Race, all proceeds will be given to benefactor.
Inclement Weather: We will be monitoring the forecast and in the event of inclement weather the race will be postponed to a later date provided by the Gold Rush committee. Any updates will be posted on the race website and on the Facebook event.
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