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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
5001 CR Wood Road, Gastonia NC
5K
58–75°F · low rain risk
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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 Overview
This is a Rain or Sunshine Event. We will cancel if there is lightning.
Race Details
- Certified 5K Trail Run: on a 50 acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County, NC.
- Additional Events: Plus a 2K Walk and Half-pint Run (ages 7 and under).
Date and Time
- Date: Saturday 10/10/2026.
- Half-pint Run: 8:30 am start.
- 5K Trail Run: 9:00 am start.
- 2K Walk: Walkers start after the runners leave.
Registration Information
- Walk-up Registration: Starts at 7:30 am on race day. Shirts are on a first come basis if available.
- 5K Registration Fee: $35 (early registration is $30 until August 31).
- 2K Registration Fee: $35 (early registration is $30 until August 31).
- Half-Pint Registration Fee: $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 more details, visit the race page.
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