The Rhino Run 5K/2K, presented by the Gaston College Foundation, invites participants to follow a course through the College’s beautiful 150-acre Dallas campus.

Race Day Schedule

The 5K Run and 2K Walk will start and finish at Wyss Tower.

• 7:30-8:15 AM: Race Day Packet Pick up (Wyss Tower)
• 8:30-8:50 AM: Announcements and Warmup
• 9:00 AM: 5K Run Start
• 9:15 AM: 2K Walk Start 
• 10:15 AM: Awards

Packet Pick-Up

Early Pick-up – Thursday, September 24, 2026 Noon–5:00 PM

Gaston College – Beam Administration Building

400 Rhodes Perimeter Dr, Dallas, NC 28034

Race Day – Saturday, September 26, 2026; 7:30–8:15 AM

Gaston College – Wyss Tower

(View Course Map Below)

Race Day Registration

Late registration will be offered on race day between 7:30–8:15 AM. Credit/Debit card transactions will be the only method of payment accepted.

T-Shirt

5K participants registered by 11:59 PM on Monday, September 7, 2025, will receive a race-day T-shirt. 2K participants have the option to add a t-shirt when they register up to this same date/time. Shirts may not be exchanged for different sizes. If there are any extra T-shirts, they will be given out on a first-come/first-serve basis at packet pickup to 5K participants who registered after the cut-off date.  Any t-shirts not picked up by race day will be donated.

Awards (5K Only)

We will award the top male and female overall winners.

We will then award the top three finishers for both males and females in each of the following age categories:

• 12 and Under
• 13 - 18
• 19 - 24
• 25 - 29
• 30 - 34
• 35 - 39
• 40 - 44
• 45 - 49
• 50 - 54
• 55 - 59
• 60 - 64
• 65 - 69
• 70 and up

*Overall winners are not eligible to win in their age category

Parking

Staff will direct you to an available parking lot. The entrance to Gaston College and the parking lots will close at 8:45 AM. (View Course Map)

Weather/Cancellation Policy

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Gaston College determines that conditions are too dangerous. This decision could be made a few days prior or a few hours before the race begins. Gaston College will determine a makeup date if availability allows. There will be no refunds if the race is canceled due to inclement weather. All participant registration proceeds are applied toward the Gaston College Foundation Fund.