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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
105 E. Ridge St., Kings Mountain NC
5K
50–69°F · low rain risk
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2025
44–66°F
dry
2024
58–75°F
dry
2023
44–69°F
dry
2022
43–73°F
dry
2021
52–77°F
dry
2020
62–79°F
dry
2019
45–67°F
dry
2018
47–62°F
dry
2017
50–69°F
dry
2016
50–79°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Sunny · 45–63°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 45°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
5K Fun Run & Walk in historic Kings Mtn., NC. This fundraiser will help benefit security needs at our school.
The Course: You will Start & Finish at Gaston Christian School Gym, Kings Mtn.
What's Included? Participants will receive a custom GCS Harvest Classic T-shirt and race bib.
Recognition: Awards will be given to the Overall Male & Female winners, and also to the top male & female in each age category 12 & under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Packet Pick-up: Friday, October 23 at the school dance studio from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 24 at the registration table from 7:00 am - 7:45 am
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