Beast of the East 100

Get your Excitement on and join us for a festive, family-friendly run/walk that kicks off the season of gratitude with fun in the Clover community spirit!

Hosted by Greater Things, this event raises critical funds to support individuals and families in York County through practical resources, hope, and compassion. Every step you take helps bring Greater Things to life in our community.

Race Day Fun Includes:

Scenic 5K trail run/walk through beautiful Downtown Clover, South Carolina

Medals for top finishers in Men’s & Women’s age groups Divisions

Children's fun run

Free race T-shirt for all registered participants

Kids’ Scavenger Hunt

Local business & organization info tables with treats and giveaways

Complimentary water, snacks, and post-race celebration

age group runs, 50 years and above, 35 to 49 years old 17 to 35 years old and 16 years and under

Special Highlights: We will have a DJ that will raise the Festive atmosphere! We are starting in the City Park so children have a place to play and enjoy the experience.

It is our Desire that everyone that comes to this event walks away with a great enjoyable family fun experience!!!

100% of all the runners fees go to the Ministry to Support Underprivileged Children and Veterans!!!!

The race will start at the sound of the horn and your time begins, the crossing of the finish line determines your time.

TDeming Timing and Events

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Lace up, grab your crew, and let’s RUN for a cause! Register today and join the movement

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

The Second Great Turkey Trot 5K 2026

Saturday, November 14, 2026| Allison Creek Park | 9:00AM Start

Get your gobble on and join us for a festive, family-friendly run/walk that kicks off the season of gratitude with fun, feathers, and community spirit!

Hosted by Greater Things, this event raises critical funds to support individuals and families in York County through practical resources, hope, and compassion. Every step you take helps bring Greater Things to life in our community.

Race Day Fun Includes:

• Scenic 5K trail run/walk through beautiful Allison Creek Park

• Medals for top finishers in Men’s & Women’s age groups Divisions

• Children's fun run

• Costume Contest (Adults & Kids – 1st, 2nd & 3rd place)

• Free race T-shirt for all registered participants

• Kids’ Scavenger Hunt

• Local business & organization info tables with treats and giveaways

• Complimentary water, snacks, and post-race celebration

• age group runs, 50 years and above, 35 to 49 years old 17 to 35 years old and 16 years and under

Special Highlights:

Costumes are highly encouraged—turkeys, pilgrims, pumpkins, or anything Thanksgiving-themed!

Lace up, grab your crew, and let’s TROT for a cause! Register today and join the movement.