Gnome Run 5k Trail Run/Walk - 2025

  • Date Wed 1st January 2025
  • Time 12:00AM EST
  • Location Fort Mill, South Carolina
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 10 Mile, 5km

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Event summary

Kick off the New Year with a bang at the Gnome Run 5k Trail Run/Walk on January 1, 2025, in Fort Mill, York! Now in its 13th year, this community favorite promises an exhilarating day filled with outdoor adventure and camaraderie. Participants can choose between a challenging 10-mile route or a delightful 5k trail run, making it suitable for runners and walkers of all ages.

The event takes place at the scenic Baxter Village Green, with the 10-mile ruck starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the 10-mile run at 10:00 AM and the 5k run at 11:00 AM. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a traditional New Year's Day Good Luck Lunch featuring delicious pulled pork, black-eyed peas, collard greens, cornbread, and refreshing Amor Artis craft beer. With registration fees starting at just $35 and inclusive of a race t-shirt, music, and prizes, this is an event you won't want to miss. Plus, children aged 10 and under can join for free with a paid parent! Join the fun, support a great cause, and embrace the spirit of the New Year with a run that's

Organiser's Description

BAXTER TRAIL CLUB 13TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S DAY TRAIL GNOME RUN

SUNDAY, JAN. 1, 2025

KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A HEALTHY START! NOW IN OUR 13TH YEAR, OUR LITTLE COMMUNITY EVENT HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATE TRAIL EVENTS WE HOST.

ENJOY A 5K TRAIL RUN WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, OR REALLY TEST YOURSELF ON OUR 10 MILE ROUTE.

BACK THIS YEAR IS OUR TRADITIONAL NYD GOOD LUCK LUNCH OF FRESH PULLED PORK, BLACK EYED PEAS, COLLARD GREENS, CORNBREAD AND AMOR ARTIS CRAFT BEER!

JANUARY 1 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

7:30 A.M. 10-MILE RUCK START TIME

10:00 A.M. 10-MILE RUN START TIME

11:00 A.M. 5K RUN START TIME

12:00 FOOD IS SERVED!

The Start/Finish Location will be on the Baxter Village Green at 3187 Colonel Springs Drive. Registration fee includes the race, music, a t-shirt, giveaways, prizes and food.

Registration fees are: $35.00 until race day. Race T-shirts are available to persons registering before December 12.

There is NO CHARGE for children 10 AND UNDER participating with a paid parent or guardian. Four-legged family members are welcome also, but they must be on a leash.

This event is a fundraiser for the Baxter Trail Club. Proceeds will go towards the club's activities and the hosting of community events including TRAIL WORK DAYS, GROUP HIKES, FULL MOON FIRES, and general club administration. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your tax deductible donations are welcomed!

Volunteers! All hands on deck - food, drink, water stops, setup, road crossings. We'll need lots of volunteers this year. Gnome Run New Years Day Volunteer Registration HERE! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIJeHsOLt53y-Oyu6h6pXfwqFTR8qGxQgQZVQtz0-H5QOJjw/viewform]

Races

  • 10 Mile Trail Ruck

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Wed 1st January 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $38.10

    Challenging single track on the trails in and around Baxter Village and the Carolina Thread Trail. There are several street crossings and lots of hills! This is a group self-start. REMEMBER - T-shirt cutoff date is Sunday DECEMBER 11 registration.
  • 10 Mile Trail Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Wed 1st January 2025 (10:00AM EST)

    $38.10

    This year's race will feature a 10 Mile race. There are challenging single tracks on the trails in and around Baxter Village and the Carolina Thread Trail. There are several street crossings and lots of hills! REMEMBER - T-shirt cutoff is Sunday DECEMBER 11 registration!
  • Gnome Run 5k Trail Run/Walk - Adults

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Wed 1st January 2025 (11:00AM EST)

    $38.10

    A 3.1 mile loop - feel free to walk or run! Children 10 & under may participate for free with a participating parent or guardian. (special registration for children under 10 - see next event below.) REMEMBER - T-shirt Cutoff is Sunday DECEMBER 11 registration.
  • 5k Trail Run/Walk - Children Under 10 (Accompanied by Adult)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Wed 1st January 2025 (11:00AM EST)

    Free

    Children under 10 are free. They receive a FREE T-Shirt if they are registered by Sunday DECEMBER 11!
  • Purchase Meal for Non-Participant

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Wed 1st January 2025 (12:00AM EST)

    $16.90

    Supporters accompanying participants can eat (and drink) for a modest fee.

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3187 Colonel Springs, Fort Mill, 29708, SC, United States

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