3 walking events in Gastonia, North Carolina

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Run the Wave [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  First Annual Ashbrook 5k Trail Race and 1 mile Fun Walk taking place on the Ashbrook Cross Country Trail!

  Come out and support Ashbrook Foundation which raises money for student scholarships, teacher grants, and the arts and athletics at Ashbrook High School!

  1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk

  2222 South New Hope Rd, Gastonia, North Carolina, 28054, United States
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• Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  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...

  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)

  5k Olympic Run Walk

  Gastonia, North Carolina, 28052, United States
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• Jingle Bell Rockin' Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Dec 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Join us for the 26th Annual Jingle Bell Rockin' Run 5k Walk/Run! We will offer a virtual option, but we are looking forward to gathering in person on the morning of December 6th for the 5K race. Not...

  Join us for the 26th Annual Jingle Bell Rockin' Run 5k Walk/Run! We will offer a virtual option, but we are looking forward to gathering in person on the morning of December 6th for the 5K race. Not only will we have an awesome 5K race, but we will also have the 1/2 mile kids fun run, customized Jingle Bell 25th anniversary swag for participants, photo ops with Santa, Mrs. Clause & Dasher, & SO MUCH MORE!

  Awards will be 1st-3rd place overall male/female, 1st-3rd place masters male/female, and 1st-3rd place male/female for the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+

  The great benefit of running the Jingle Bell Rockin' Run is that you get to run a race that makes a difference this holiday season. The proceeds from the race will go directly to those in need of financial assistance to have access to YMCA programs!

  3.1 Miles Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

  605 W. Kings St., Gastonia, North Carolina, 28086, United States
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