Gastonia Running - Race Schedules, Race Reviews, and Race Rankings

Welcome to the Gastonia running home page! Road Race Place provides a detailed listing of Gastonia 5k races, 10k races, marathons and more, the links above will direct you to race calendars, rankings, and ratings for all of your local Gastonia events. You can help us out by rating your favorite (and least favorite) Gastonia races to help determine which races rank the highest in Gastonia, in the state of North Carolina and in the nation.

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Area Stats

Total Races: 77

Scheduled Races: 37

May Races: 12

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Race Name RRP ScoreThe RRP Score ranges from 0-100 and it is designed to give you a quick visual look into how a race is regarded. The higher the score, the better the race. For more detailed information on the RRP score, click on the question mark.

Latest Gastonia Area Race Reviews


Run for the Money 5k
Loved the race - 2013 Race
By: Ben Griggs - (Gastonia, NC)
Very professionally done. Challenging for the seasoned runner but fun also for the family. Good music and games after the race.
Date Posted: 2013-04-20
Charlotte Thunder Road Half Marathon
Thunder 1/2 Review - 2012 Race
By: Dean Otto - (Charlotte, NC)
Great route, beautiful color. A hilly 1/2 but the support of the city and the volunteers was fantastic! As long as it doesn't interfere with opening day of deer season, I'll run it every year I'm able. Had a blast!
Date Posted: 2013-01-02
Pumpkin Roll 5k
Race was average - 2012 Race
By: Joan Kyslinger - (Concord, NC)
The course was easy, the water was awful, The entertainment good. But there seemed to be a big delay in the results and pictures I rate this race just okay.
Date Posted: 2012-10-29

Top Gastonia Area Races

Race Name RRP ScoreThe RRP Score ranges from 0-100 and it is designed to give you a quick visual look into how a race is regarded. The higher the score, the better the race. For more detailed information on the RRP score, click on the question mark.
  1. 92Charlotte Thunder Road Half Marathon, Charlotte
  2. 92Charlotte South Park Turkey Trot 8k, Charlotte
  3. 88Charlotte Thunder Road 5k, Charlotte
  4. 87Runway 5k, Charlotte
  5. 85Cupid's Cup 5k, Charlotte
  6. 85Charlotte RaceFest Half Marathon, Charlotte
  7. 84Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon, Charlotte
  8. 84Charlotte Get Your Rear in Gear 5k, Charlotte
  9. 83NC Half Marathon, Concord
  10. 82Charlotte Komen Race for the Cure 5k, Charlotte
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Should Boston Marathon lift qualifying?
5/7/2013 - ESPN.com
There's little doubt the Boston Marathon will take place next year, undeterred by last month's terror bombing that killed three people and injured hundreds at the finish line.
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When to Retire a Running Shoe
2/18/2013 - NY Times
Ryan Hall, one of the world's best distance runners, used to pride himself on wearing his running shoes into nubs. No more. Now he assiduously replaces his shoes after running about 200 miles in them. He goes through two pairs a month.
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Ten of the best running movies
2/18/2013 - The Guardian
From Marathon Man to Forrest Gump, we complete a circuit of the best running-themed films. What's your favourite? Let us know below
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Disney Marathon: How to make Cinderella and Jacques running costumes
2/11/2013 - The Washington Times
Wearing running costumes at Disney races has become an art, thanks to the popularity of events like Disney's Princess Half Marathon
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