GOLD RUSH
Saturday, August 8 – Monday, August 10, 2026
This year’s Gold Rush ride destination is John Day, OR. No sign-up necessary. Just show up at Govy and you are entered in the weekend of shenanigans.
Important updates due to big fires along the Goldrush route (see especially #6):
The dual sport route for the Gold Rush to John Day is cancelled due to fire activity on the route and surrounding the route.
The street ride is still a go and we are monitoring the fire activity and road closures. We will determine a safe route for riders that will not interfere with fire containment activities.
Dual sport riders are welcomed and encouraged to come on the street ride and the Sunday dual sport day ride will likely be an option as there are no fires near the route.
The Dreamers Motel is fully booked for Saturday and Sunday night. The John Day Motel has availability (and is just three blocks away). 250 E Main St, John Day, OR 97845 (541) 575-9000.
Camping is available at the Grant County Fairgrounds for $10/night and it is 2 blocks from the Dreamers Motel. There are showers and bathrooms at the Fairgrounds that are open to campers.
Fun will still be had.
Lodging:
Book a room at The John Day Motel - Book from their website or call (541) 575-9000 to book a room
Camp at the Grant County Fairgrounds - There are with restrooms and showers for $10/night
Ride Breakdown:
Saturday - Meet in Government Camp and ride to John Day
Sunday - Choose one of 4 day rides that have been mapped out, or nurse your hangover with a Bloody Mary at one of the watering holes (again, there will be a dual sport route provided). Ride to Magone Lake, located up in the hills north of John Day at 5000' at around 3pm for a BBQ and swim, plus a post BBQ event that will take us back towards John Day.
Monday - Ride back to Portland!
