March 14, 2020 is the 11th Annual 5K/10Mile Run and Fun Run
Runner applications need to apply to racesonline.com or be filled out and mailed to KMGT, P. O. Box 859, Kings Mountain, N. C. 28086 and received by Feb. 25, 2020 to be guaranteed a run shirt.
The run will take place at the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, 807 South Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Applications will be available at racesonline.com or contact Shirley at 704 739-9663 or [email protected] and ask for an application to be sent to you. Applications will also be available at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA, Dover YMCA, Kings Mountain City Hall, Kings Mountain Art Center (Old Train Depot), and at the Trailhead on Battleground Ave. in Kings Mountain. This is a family event with awards given in all categories including overall and masters. Fun Run participants will receive a medal. Refreshments will be served and fun will be had by all!!!!!!
5th ANNUAL EARTH DAY EVENT, date to be announced for 2020, at the trail, 807 South Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain, N. C. The event starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. Parking is available on both sides of Battleground Ave. There will be crafts, vendors of all kinds, music, & food, a wonderful family event sponsored by the city of Kings Mountain and the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Contact [email protected] for more information.
June 1, 2019: HAPPY TRAILS & DOGGIE TAILS
National Trails Day-Saturday, June 1, 2019,9 a.m.-12 noon. Dog Walk, Dog Sing Along, Pet Adoption, Pet Supply, Vendors, Music, Food, Dog Show & More! For more information: http://www.kmgatewaytrails,org/ Sponsored by the Kings Mountain Gateway Trails & the Cleveland County Animal Control Services....BRING YOUR DOGGIE AND COME!!! FUN FOR ALL! For more information call Doug Satterfield at 704 477-0665 or email [email protected]
6TH ANNUAL TRAIL PHOTO COMPETITION & NATURE RECONSIDERED COMPETITION OCTOBER 2 TO NOVEMBER 8, 2019
This event will be held at the Kings Mountain Art Center (Old Train Depot) Cash prizes for winners!!!! Reception at the Kings Mountain Art Center on October 12, 6 to 8 p.m. For an application contact the Southern Arts Society at [email protected] or call 704 739-5585. Paintings, drawings, and photos for the Nature competition need to be produced in the past 2 years, & photos for the Gateway Trail Photo Competition must be taken at the Gateway Trail in the past 2 years. Photos need to be delivered to the art center on Battleground Ave. on Sat. Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-4 p.m. Photos must be 8" x 10" or larger and should be matted and backed. For details or an entry form for either or both of these competitions call the art center at 704 739-5585 or email [email protected] or contact Shirley at 704 739-9663 or [email protected]
June & July 2019: Story Walk presented by the Mauney Memorial Library