Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Gun Start and Chip Finish: for both the 5K and 10 Miler.
• New Feature: Runners can now participate in both the 5K and 10 Miler for a discount. Contact us for more details.
• Kid’s Participation: There is no designated kid's fun run, but kids are encouraged to participate in the 5K.
• T-Shirts: Guaranteed only until March 14, 2025.

📅 Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, March 21, 2024, from 3 PM until 6 PM at the Trail Office.
• Awards: Will be posted online, with trophies awarded on site.
• Water Stations: Available at the 5K and 10 mile turn around and finish line.
• Course Start: Begins on Quarry Road before transitioning to a 10-foot-wide gravel trail.

🏞️ Race Courses

• 5K Course: Start at the first gate on Quarry Road, navigate through a parking lot, enter the trail, and complete the marked route.
• 10 Mile Course: An out and back course entirely on the Foote Trail, offering scenic views.
• Trail Head Location: 807 Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC (Lat: 35-13-49 / Long: 81-21-02).
• Registration Fee: $20 for both races (no t-shirt), $25 with t-shirt.

🏆 Awards and Categories

• Trophies: Awarded to the top three Male and Female runners in both the 5K and 10M.
• Overall Categories: Winners in 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.
• Packet Pick-Up: Available on March 21, 2025, and race day starting at 7:30 AM at the Trail Head.

🗺️ Directions and Parking

• I-85 (Charlotte): Exit 10 onto US-74 West, exit US-74 Business (King Street) then left on Battleground Ave (0.8 miles).
• I-85 (Spartanburg): Exit 8 onto US-161 North, left on Gold, left on Battleground Ave (0.6 miles).
• US-74 (Asheville): Exit NC-216 South onto Piedmont Ave, bear right on Battleground Ave (1.6 miles).
• Parking: Available on the grass along Quarry Road or across from the Trail Head in a gravel lot, with volunteers directing.

For more information or to register, visit the official race page: Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M.