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Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States

calendar_today 07 Nov, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $30.00

About the Event

We are pleased to announce the inaugural Special Olympics Run for the Gold. This 5k run is being held at beautiful Rankin Lake Park in scenic Gastonia, North Carolina. The paved, relatively flat course is perfect for those seeking a personal best time, or the beginner looking to finish their first time race. Registration guarantees a tee shirt, bib timing for runners, and finisher medals for all. Mark your calendar for the last Saturday in August, lace up those shoes, and join us for a great cause with all the proceeds going to Special Olympics Gaston County.

RACE SHIRTS AND MEDALS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 10/31

(Will have to complete course by 930)

Races Offered

Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Gastonia.

thermostat Temperature

6.7° / 17.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.5° / 14.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

63.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:00

nightlight Sunset

18:18

About Gastonia

Learn more about the host city, Gastonia.

Gastonia is a small city in the Piedmont of North Carolina, about 20 mi (32 km) west of the major United States city of Charlotte. In 2016, Gastonia had a population of 75,535, making it the third largest city of the Charlotte Metro.