Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

NOV

2026

Join the inaugural Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K at Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia for a scenic, mostly flat loop around the lake. Run or walk to support Special Olympics Gaston County and enjoy race timing, a tee shirt, and a finisher medal for early registrants.

Sat 7 Nov 2026

Gastonia, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

The Special Olympics Run for the Gold is an inaugural 5K run scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Gastonia, North Carolina. Registration has a listed price of $30 and the price increases after November 6, 2026. Registration guarantees a tee shirt, bib timing for runners, and finisher medals, though race shirts and medals are not guaranteed for registrations made after October 31. All proceeds support Special Olympics Gaston County.

Location and course

The event takes place at Rankin Lake Park, 1760 Rankin Lake Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. The run/walk follows a paved trail around the lake on a relatively flat course. Packet pickup and results are listed as available through the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km