Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K
About this race
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)
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Running
Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Gastonia.
About Gastonia
Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K takes place in Gastonia, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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