Lost Gold 5k and Fun Run

Event information

• Name: Lost Gold 5K and Fun Run
• Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
• Check in/Late Registration – 8:30 a.m.
• Race Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Location:
  • 23 East Court Street in front of the Courthouse
  • Washington, Georgia 30673
• 5k timed by Run the Tangents Timing

Fundraiser for:

Friends of the Square, 6 West Square, Washington, GA 30673 - Proceeds will go toward providing community-centered arts and entertainment activities and events that promote civic engagement and pride on the historic Washington Town Square.

Beneficiary 2: Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter, 358 Brown Road, Washington GA 30673 - Proceeds will go towards nutrition, veterinary care, medical supplies, pet supplies and facility maintenance for our animals.

Schedule

Friday, April 24, 2025

3 p.m. – 7 p.m.         Packet/T-shirt pickup

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.         Shops and restaurants on the Square open for shopping and dining

Saturday, April 25, 2025

8:30 a.m.              Late registration check-in

10:00 a.m.              Race start

11:30 a.m.            Awards presentation 

12:00 p.m.            Food, music, and activities on the Square

Registration Fees

Bib/Chip/T-Shirt

• Before March 15, 2026 - $30
• After March 15, 2026 - $40

Bib/Chip only (no T-Shirt)

• Before March 15, 2026 - $25
• After March 15, 2026 - $35

Fun Run/T-Shirt

• $20

Fun Run - No T-Shirt

• $10

T-Shirt only

• $20

In order to protect the integrity of the race, please ensure that you let the timing company know if you do not or plan not to finish the full race distance.

Packet/T-Shirt Pickup

Friday, April 24, 2026

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Washington-Wilkes Tourist Information Center. 26 West Square, Washington, GA 30673

• Packets not picked up will be available on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Race Registration starting at 8:30AM

Awards/Age Groups

• Overall – 1st place male and female
• 14 and Under – 1^st place male and female
• 15 – 19 – 1^st place male and female
• 20-29 - 1^st place male and female
• 30-39 -1^st place male and female
• 40-49 -1^st place male and female
• 50-59 -1^st place male and female
• 60-69 -1^st place male and female
• 70 and older - 1^st place male and female
• NOTE: Medals will be ordered on March 30, 2026. Those that register after that date are not guaranteed a medal if they place.

Course map