Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 10M

Event Overview

The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M is a trail running event taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It features two race distances: a 5K and a 10-mile run. Both races use a gun start and chip finish.

Course Details

The race begins on Quarry Road and turns onto a 10-foot wide gravel trail. The 5K course starts at a gate on Quarry Road, goes through a parking lot, enters the trail network, and follows a route using the Foote Trail and Plateau Trail before finishing. The 10-mile course is an out-and-back run entirely on the Foote Trail, a gravel road that skirts the perimeter of an inactive mine. This route offers views of scenic lakes and crosses a private bridge over Interstate 85.

Event Information

Registration is $20 for each race without a t-shirt and $25 with a t-shirt. T-shirts are only guaranteed for registrations completed by March 18, 2026. A discount is available for participants who choose to run both the 5K and 10-mile events. Children are welcome to participate in the 5K, though there is no designated kids' fun run.

Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Trail Office, with additional pickup on race day starting at 7:30 AM at the Trail Head (807 Battleground Avenue). There will be an aid station at the turnaround point for both distances, and water will be available at the finish line.

Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in each race, with trophies presented on site and results posted online. Age group awards are also available, with overall winners not eligible for age group prizes. Parking is available in the grass along Quarry Road or in a gravel lot across from the Trail Head, with volunteers providing direction. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.