Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Gun start and Chip finish: for both the 5K and 10 Miler.
• New options: Participants can now run both the 5K and 10 Miler!
• Contact for discounts: Available when running both races.
• Kids participation: They are encouraged to join the 5K, though no designated fun run is planned.

👕 Tshirt Information

• Guarantee deadline: Tshirts are only guaranteed through March 18, 2026.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Date and time: Friday, March 27, 2026, from 3pm until 6pm at the Trail Office.
• Awards: Trophies awarded on site, awards will be posted online.
• Water stations: Available at the 5K and 10 mile turn around, as well as at the finish.

🏞️ Race Course

• Start location: Race begins on Quarry Road, transitioning to a 10-foot wide gravel trail.
• 5K course: Detailed route from Quarry Road through various trails back to the finish line.
• 10 mile course: Out and back route completely on the Foote Trail with scenic views.

📍 Trail Head Location

• Address: 807 Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain, NC.
• Coordinates: Latitude: 35-13-49 / Longitude: 81-21-02.

💲 Registration Fees

• No tshirt: $20 for both the 5K and 10M.
• With tshirt: $25 for both the 5K and 10M.

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Trophies for top three Male and Female runners in both events.
• Age Groups: U-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
• Eligibility: Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards.

🚗 Directions and Parking

• I-85 (Charlotte): Exit 10 onto US-74 West, then left on Battleground Av. (0.8m).
• I-85 (Spartanburg): Exit 8 onto US-161 North, left on Gold, left on Battleground Av. (0.6m).
• US-74 (Asheville): Exit NC-216 South onto Piedmont Av., bear right on Battleground Av. (1.6m).
• Parking: Please park along Quarry Road or across from the Trail Head: volunteers will assist.

🔗 More Information

For further details, visit the official race page: Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M.