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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
5001 CR Wood Road, Gastonia NC
5K
58–75°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
50–68°F
dry
2024
55–68°F
dry
2023
52–77°F
dry
2022
50–70°F
dry
2021
60–78°F
dry
2020
63–73°F
rain
2019
58–74°F
dry
2018
69–76°F
rain
2017
70–78°F
rain
2016
52–68°F
dry
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About this race
🌦️ Event Details
This is a Rain or Sunshine Event. We will cancel if there is lightning.
🏃♂️ Race Overview
Certified 5K Trail Run on a 50 acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County, NC. Plus a 2K Walk and Half-pint Run (ages 7 and under).
📅 Date
Date: Saturday 10/10/2025
⏰ Race Times
- Half-pint run: 8:30 am
- 5K Trail Run: 9:00 am start
- Walkers: Start after the runners leave
- Walk up registration: Starts at 7:30 am on race day
💵 Registration Fees
- 5K runners: $35 (early registration is $30 until August 31)
- 2K walkers: $35 (early registration is $30 until August 31)
- Half-Pint participants: $15
📦 Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up is race day starting at 7:30 am.
📍 Location
5001 CR Wood Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056
🔗 More Information
For additional details, visit Bit of Hope Ranch Trail Run.
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