Bit of Hope Ranch Annual 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk & Half-Pint Race Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for the Bit of Hope Ranch Annual 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk & Half-Pint Race! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience as you travel through wooded trails alongside rolling pastures on our 51-acre horse farm. With every step, you’ll help create opportunities for healing, growth, and connection through the life-changing power of horses. Whether you’re racing for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk with family and friends, or cheering on one of our youngest runners, every participant helps make a difference. Proceeds from this event support Bit of Hope Ranch’s equine-assisted mental health services, adaptive horseback riding program, and other life-changing services for children, families, veterans, and individuals throughout our community. Event Schedule Half-Pint Race: 8:30 AM 5K Trail Run: 9:00 AM 2K Walk: Begins immediately after the runners depart Registration & Packet Pick-Up Location: 5001 CR Wood Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056 Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up: Begins at 7:30 AM Registration Fees * 5K Trail Run: $35 ($30 through August 31) * 2K Walk: $35 ($30 through August 31) * Half-Pint Race: $15 Race shirts are included while supplies last. Shirts for walk-up registrations are available on a first-come, first-served basis if inventory remains. Come spend the morning with us, enjoy a unique trail experience, and help us continue our mission to Reach, Rescue, and Restore hurting children, families, and horses through equine-assisted therapies. Run for a cause. Walk for a purpose. Become a champion of healing. https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Gastonia/BitofHopeRanchTrailRun