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Hickory 5K Series

Date:
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
1451 8th Street Drive NE
Hickory, North Carolina
28601
United States
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Links:
hickorync.gov Register at runsignup.com
Tags:
5k Run Trail Walk

Included Events:

Easter Egg Scramble 5K - Hickory Riverwalk Trail,

Saturday March 28, 2026

Aviation 5K - L.P. Frans Stadium/Winkler Park 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory, NC

Saturday May 23, 2026

Lightning Bug Boogie 5K Night Trail Run - Hickory City Park, 1581 12th St. Dr. NWW, Hickory, NC

Friday August 14, 2026

Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K (Dog Festival) - L.P. Frans Stadium/Winkler Park, 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory, NC

Saturday September 26, 2026

Hickory Trick or Trot 5K - Highland Recreation Center, 1541 8th St. Dr. NE, Hickory, NC

Saturday October 31, 2026

See: SERIES DETAILS BELOW

If you are racing in the SERIES keep your Bib number for every race. That is your assigned number for the entire SERIES. You will be charged a $5.00 fee for a new Bib number assignment if lost or forgotten.

T-SHIRTS: A custom designed T-shirt is included with your advanced registration. Check our deadlines for each race. Those who register during early registration will recieve the shirt size designated by you during your registration. All others may receive t-shirts on a first-come, first-served basis, while sizes and supplies last.

AGE GROUPS:

Are as follows for both Males & Females:

0-9

10-14

15-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Top 3 overall Male and Female

(Top 3 M/F will not medal in age groups)

AWARDS, SCORING & RULES:

The Hickory 5K Series uses a point system based on results from each race. All runners will score according to their placing during every race. The top 3 male and female runners in their respective age categories and overall top 3 males & females receive awards, merchandise or gift certificates! Hickory 5K Series awards are not duplicated. An individual can win in the Overall Category or age group, but not both.

SCORING PER RACE: Place & Points

1 = 50 11 = 2

2 = 45 12 = 2

3 = 40 13 = 2

4 = 35 14 = 2

5 = 30 15 = 2

6 = 25 16 = 1

7 = 20 17 = 1

8 = 15 18 = 1

9 = 10 19 = 1

10 = 5 20 = 1

In the event of a tie at the end of the season:

The winner will be determined by who has placed higher the most often

Greater number of events completed

The person who placed higher in the final race of the Series (Trick or Trot 5K)

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    Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Description

    We are celebrating our 20th year of the Charity Chase Half Marathon!!!!

    The Charity Chase Half Marathon is a rewarding run for those up for the challenge. Hickory is in the foothills of North...

    We are celebrating our 20th year of the Charity Chase Half Marathon!!!!

    The Charity Chase Half Marathon is a rewarding run for those up for the challenge. Hickory is in the foothills of North Carolina and the race course winds around the city with elevation changes that will require some effort. You will have run up and down the equivalent of a sixty-story building before you finish but don't be scared off! We have participants that run/walk and runners as young as seven and as old as seventy.

    The Charity Chase 5k will take participants through the downtown area of Hickory.

    Charity Chase Half Marathon will start at 7:30 AM.

    Charity Chase 5K will start at 7:00 AM.

    Our Charity volunteer groups help make Charity Chase Half Marathon run smoothly. There will be over 300 volunteers at the start/finish and along the race course to cheer you on, provide water, Gatorade & GU. They may even entertain you along the way! Hickory's Police Department will be at every controlled intersection and our EMS will be on standby along the course for your safety.

    Packet Pick Up will be Friday, April 17th from 12pm-6pm at the Hickory Metro Convention Center.

    Race Day Packet Pick Up is available at race venue between 5:30 am - 6:45 am.

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    Awards:

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    Top 3 Male/Female Overall

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    5K

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    OpenStreetMap Google Maps

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    Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    Race Information

    The race starts at 8:30 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site...

    Race Information

    The race starts at 8:30 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site registration.

    Additional Information

    Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead- https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJmT7w8PjTeEZpnXA

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    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233736925

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    The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

    Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975171281

    The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

    The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

    Course Time Limit

    3 hours and 30 minutes.

    Finisher Medals

    All finishers will receive a themed medal.

    Best Costume

    It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.

    At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

    The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

    Series Points

    This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

    For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

    Awards

    https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

    Frequently Asked Questions and Information

    https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

    US Road Running

    https://usroadrunning.com
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    OpenStreetMap Google Maps

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    Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

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    OpenStreetMap Google Maps

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    Description

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    Please use our new website listed below!

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    NEW LOCATION AND RACE ROUTE**

    Please see the above website for new location and route!
    5.3 km from Hickory
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    OpenStreetMap Google Maps

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  • Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23) [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    Race Information

    The race starts at 8:30 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site...

    Race Information

    The race starts at 8:30 AM.

    Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

    All runners must register on RunSignup.

    No on-site registration.

    Additional Information

    Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead- https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJmT7w8PjTeEZpnXA

    Registration and starting line are located north of the VFW, across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW- https://maps.app.goo.gl/5xTSLJccYk39YjU37

    5K Course (0.78M)

    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233736925

    The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

    The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

    Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975171281

    The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

    The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

    Course Time Limit

    3 hours and 30 minutes.

    Finisher Medals

    All finishers will receive a themed medal.

    Best Costume

    It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.

    At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.

    The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

    Series Points

    This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

    For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

    Awards

    https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

    Frequently Asked Questions and Information

    https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

    US Road Running

    https://usroadrunning.com
    5.3 km from Hickory
    1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, North Carolina, 28601, United States
    OpenStreetMap Google Maps

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