Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 5001 CR Wood Road, Gastonia, NC
- Distance
- Bit of Hope 5K Trail Run 2K Walk · Bit of Hope 5K Virtual Run · Bit of Hope 2K Walk & more
From the Organizer
This is a Rain or Sunshine Event. We will cancel if there is lightning.
Certified 5K Trail Run on a 50 acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County, NC. Plus a 2K Walk and Half-pint Run (ages 7 and under)
Date: Saturday 10/10/2025
Times: 8:30 am for Half-pint run and 9:00 am start for the 5K Trail Run. Walkers start after the runners leave.
Walk up registration starts at 7:30 am on race day. Shirts are on a first come basis if available.
The registration fees are:
- 5K runners is $35 (early registration is $30 until August 31).
- 2K walkers is $35 (early registration is $30 until August 31).
- Half-Pint participants is $15.
Packet pick-up is race day starting at 7:30 am.
Location: 5001 CR Wood Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gastonia, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gastonia, NC
Population
81,632
as of 2023
Elevation
806 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 5001 CR Wood Road, Gastonia, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run?
- Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run is a running race held in Gastonia, North Carolina on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Gastonia, North Carolina at 5001 CR Wood Road, Gastonia, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run
Oct 10, 2026