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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Rankin Lake Park, Gastonia NC
5K
46–64°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
42–68°F
dry
2024
61–78°F
rain
2023
51–78°F
dry
2022
63–78°F
dry
2021
45–64°F
dry
2020
54–72°F
dry
2019
44–68°F
rain
2018
48–68°F
dry
2017
60–67°F
rain
2016
48–66°F
dry
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About this race
Calling All Superheroes!!!
Grab your cape, lace up your running shoes, and join us for the 2nd Annual Run Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5k on November 7,2026 at 8am at Rankin Lake in Gastonia, NC.
Come dress as your favorite superhero and help us celebrate inclusion, community, and the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Gaston County. Whether you run, walk, roll or cheer from the sidelines, you'll be making a powerful difference right here in our local community.
Packet pickup: 11/6/26 from 4-7
First United Methodist Church of Gastonia
190 E Franklin Blvd
Gastonia, NC 28052
Top Female/Male Age divisions: 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-up
Rain or shine
RACE SHIRTS AND MEDALS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 10/15/2026
(Will have to complete course by 930)
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