Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Gastonia, North Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to unleash your inner superhero at the 2nd Annual Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026! Join us at the beautiful Rankin Lake in Gastonia, NC, at 8 AM for a fun-filled day dedicated to inclusion, community, and the amazing athletes of Special Olympics Gaston County. Whether you choose to run, walk, or roll, your participation will make a meaningful impact in the lives of local athletes.
Come dressed as your favorite superhero and be part of this vibrant celebration! With race distances designed for everyone, you’ll have the chance to compete in various age divisions ranging from 13 to 70+. Don’t forget – packet pickup will be held the day before the event on November 6th at First United Methodist Church of Gastonia. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of excitement and camaraderie, rain or shine!
Come dressed as your favorite superhero and be part of this vibrant celebration! With race distances designed for everyone, you’ll have the chance to compete in various age divisions ranging from 13 to 70+. Don’t forget – packet pickup will be held the day before the event on November 6th at First United Methodist Church of Gastonia. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of excitement and camaraderie, rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
_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)_
_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)_
Races
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Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$32.80
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Rankin Lake Park, 1750 Rankin Lake Road, Gastonia, 28052, NC, United States
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