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Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K
Gastonia, North Carolina
- Entry
- $30
- Days to go
- 32
At a glance
- Date
- Nov 7, 2026
- Location
- Gastonia, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Nov 7, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Sep 28, 2026
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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)
Key dates
Registration opens
Nov 11, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Nov 6, 2026
Registration closes
Nov 7, 2026
Race day
Nov 7, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Nov 7, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$30
Tier 1
Ends
Nov 6, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$30Nov 11, 2025
Tier 2
$35Nov 7, 2026
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