The Roy Abernathy Legacy Race

JAN
17
2026
Read all about the The Roy Abernathy Legacy Race on 17 Jan 2026 in Gastonia.
Sat 17 Jan 2026
50 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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About the race

Located in Gastonia, North Carolina, the legacy race is a trail event at George Poston Park offering 50K, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile distances. Courses feature a mountain-bike style trail with a 3-mile trail loop, and a separate paved 1-mile loop; the longer races start on a soccer loop heading to the Spencer Mountain loop and back. Trekking poles are allowed; the course is rated about 4/10 difficulty.

The event supports brain deterioration and learning disabilities research; medals are handmade pottery unique to each finisher. Fully stocked aid stations, no dogs or strollers, 10-hour cutoff, results listed on UltrasignUp. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
10 km
10k
5 km
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