GCS Harvest Classic 5K
GCS Harvest Classic 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Kings Mountain, NC, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (57 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
5K Fun Run & Walk in historic Kings Mtn., NC. This fundraiser will help benefit security needs at our school.
The Course: You will Start & Finish at Gaston Christian School Gym, Kings Mtn.
What's Included? Participants will receive a custom GCS Harvest Classic T-shirt and race bib.
Recognition: Awards will be given to the Overall Male & Female winners, and also to the top male & female in each age category 12 & under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Packet Pick-up: Friday, October 23 at the school from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 24 at the school from 7:00 am - 7:45 am
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
71°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gastonia Muni Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kings Mountain, NC
City Elevation
834 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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57
Days to train
- Race
- GCS Harvest Classic 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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GCS Harvest Classic 5K
Oct 24, 2026