Gnome Run 5k and 10k Trail Run/Walk -
About this race
Baxter Trail Club 13th Annual New Year's Day Trail Gnome Run
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2027
Kicking off the New Year with a healthy start! Now in our 13th year, our little community event has become one of the most anticipated trail events we host. Enjoy a 5k trail run with family and friends, or really test yourself on our 10k 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. 10k Ruck start time 10:00 a.m. 10k 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.
Packet pickup times are
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026, 3:00 to 6:00
Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 7:30 - 9:30
At the Baxter community center
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!
Pick your distance
Running
10k Trail Ruck
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.
10k Trail Run
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
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)
Children under 10 are free. They receive a FREE T-Shirt if they are registered by Sunday DECEMBER 11!
Purchase meal for non-participant
Supporters accompanying participants can eat (and drink) for a modest fee.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fort Mill, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:31 AM and sets at 5:22 PM local time (EST) in Fort Mill on January 1, 2027 — 9h 51m of daylight.
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