Rhino Run
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Dallas, North Carolina
- Price $20.00 - $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Rhino Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026! This thrilling event will take place at the picturesque Wyss Tower at Gaston College in Dallas, NC. Participants can choose to take on the 5K Run, starting at 9:00 AM, or join the 2K Walk, which kicks off shortly after at 9:15 AM.
Race day will be filled with energy and enthusiasm, beginning with packet pickup from 7:30 to 8:15 AM, followed by warm-up announcements to get everyone pumped up for the race. Awards will be presented at 10:15 AM to celebrate the achievements of all participants. Be sure to register early to secure your race-day T-shirt, and don't miss the chance to enjoy a day dedicated to health, community, and the spirit of competition, rain or shine! Join us for this fantastic event and support the Gaston College Foundation Fund while you're at it!
Race day will be filled with energy and enthusiasm, beginning with packet pickup from 7:30 to 8:15 AM, followed by warm-up announcements to get everyone pumped up for the race. Awards will be presented at 10:15 AM to celebrate the achievements of all participants. Be sure to register early to secure your race-day T-shirt, and don't miss the chance to enjoy a day dedicated to health, community, and the spirit of competition, rain or shine! Join us for this fantastic event and support the Gaston College Foundation Fund while you're at it!
Organiser's Description
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
The 5K Run and 2K Walk will start and finish at Wyss Tower.
* 7:30-8:15 AM: Race Day Packet Pick up (Wyss Tower)
* 8:30-8:50 AM: Announcements and Warmup
* 9:00 AM: 5K Run Start
* 9:15 AM: 2K Walk Start
* 10:15 AM: Awards
PACKET PICK-UP
Early Pickup Thursday, September 24, 2026: Noon5:00 PM
GASTON COLLEGE BEAM ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (400 Rhodes Perimeter Dr, Dallas, NC 28034)
Race Day Saturday, September 26, 2026; 715 AM
GASTON COLLEGE WYSS TOWER
(View Course Map Below)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Late registration will be offered on race day between 7:308:15 AM. Credit/Debit card transactions will be the only method of payment accepted.
T-SHIRT
5K participants registered by 11:59 PM on Monday, September 7, 2025, will receive a race-day T-shirt. 2K participants have the option to add a t-shirt when they register up to this same date/time. SHIRTS MAY NOT BE EXCHANGED FOR DIFFERENT SIZES. If there are any extra T-shirts, they will be given out on a first-come/first-serve basis at packet pickup to 5K participants who registered after the cut-off date. Any t-shirts not picked up by the end of the race will be donated.
PARKING
Staff will direct you to an available parking lot. The entrance to Gaston College and the parking lots will close at 8:45 AM. (View Course Map)
WEATHER/CANCELLATION POLICY
Races are held, rain or shine, unless Gaston College determines that conditions are too dangerous. This decision could be made a few days prior or a few hours before the race begins. Gaston College will determine a makeup date if availability allows. There will be no refunds if the race is canceled due to inclement weather. All participant registration proceeds are applied toward the Gaston College Foundation Fund.
The 5K Run and 2K Walk will start and finish at Wyss Tower.
* 7:30-8:15 AM: Race Day Packet Pick up (Wyss Tower)
* 8:30-8:50 AM: Announcements and Warmup
* 9:00 AM: 5K Run Start
* 9:15 AM: 2K Walk Start
* 10:15 AM: Awards
PACKET PICK-UP
Early Pickup Thursday, September 24, 2026: Noon5:00 PM
GASTON COLLEGE BEAM ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (400 Rhodes Perimeter Dr, Dallas, NC 28034)
Race Day Saturday, September 26, 2026; 715 AM
GASTON COLLEGE WYSS TOWER
(View Course Map Below)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Late registration will be offered on race day between 7:308:15 AM. Credit/Debit card transactions will be the only method of payment accepted.
T-SHIRT
5K participants registered by 11:59 PM on Monday, September 7, 2025, will receive a race-day T-shirt. 2K participants have the option to add a t-shirt when they register up to this same date/time. SHIRTS MAY NOT BE EXCHANGED FOR DIFFERENT SIZES. If there are any extra T-shirts, they will be given out on a first-come/first-serve basis at packet pickup to 5K participants who registered after the cut-off date. Any t-shirts not picked up by the end of the race will be donated.
PARKING
Staff will direct you to an available parking lot. The entrance to Gaston College and the parking lots will close at 8:45 AM. (View Course Map)
WEATHER/CANCELLATION POLICY
Races are held, rain or shine, unless Gaston College determines that conditions are too dangerous. This decision could be made a few days prior or a few hours before the race begins. Gaston College will determine a makeup date if availability allows. There will be no refunds if the race is canceled due to inclement weather. All participant registration proceeds are applied toward the Gaston College Foundation Fund.
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