The Gremlin 2026

About the Event

WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST

WHO: Anyone looking for a challenge to raise funds for a great cause.

WHAT: This is an F3 + FiA convergence event to raise funds for The American Heart Association in honor of our fallen F3 brother, Rick Pinto.

This event is free to attend, but a suggested donation of $35 is appreciated. All proceeds benefit The American Heart Association via The F3 Foundation.

We will have something for everyone, regardless of fitness level: co-ed bootcamp and gear workouts at varying levels, as well as run/ruck/walk options. This year, we're offering special workout events for 2.0s! This is a family-friendly event for anyone looking to get outside & raise awareness by supporting the cause.

Honoring Rick Pinto by supporting the American Heart Association

Rick "Gremlin" Pinto
9/30/1967 – 1/13/2018

Rick Pinto’s story is one of transformation, love, and legacy. Born in Somerville, New Jersey, Rick dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and his community. After years of focusing on others, Rick made the courageous decision to reclaim his health—not just for himself, but for those he loved most. He traded his riding mower for a push mower, joined F3 (where he earned the name “Gremlin”), and began a journey that took him from his first 5K to completing a marathon in less than a year.

Rick’s commitment to fitness was matched only by his devotion as a husband, father, coach, and church leader. He inspired everyone around him to live with purpose and heart. Tragically, Rick passed away following an 18-mile training run in January 2018, but his legacy of perseverance and positive impact lives on. Each year, his friends and family honor him with a workout called “The Gremlin.”

Today, we invite you to honor Rick’s memory by supporting the American Heart Association. Your donation helps fund life-saving research, education, and advocacy—empowering families to live longer, healthier lives. Let’s run with perseverance, just as Rick did, and make a difference together.

Donate in Rick’s memory. Together, we are champions for heart health.

Races Offered

Feb 14, 2026

straighten

Distance — The Gremlin 2026

terrain

Type — Others

timer

08:00

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Mint Hill.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.7° / 15.1°

wb_sunny 0.8° / 12.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.2 /

water_drop 68.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.7° / 15.1°

wb_sunny 0.8° / 12.1°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 68.6%

About Mint Hill

Learn more about the host city, Mint Hill.

Mint Hill is a suburban town in southeastern Mecklenburg and northwestern Union counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is a major suburb on the outskirts of Charlotte and near the Cabarrus County line. The population was 26,450 at the 2020 census, up from 22,722 in 2010.