3 walking events in Hickory, North Carolina

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)

April is National Autism Awareness Month! This month is about increasing an understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism.

This year we want to offer a Fun Walk on Saturday, April 4th from 10 am – 12 pm at Bruce Meisner Park.

You can register for free or there is a $10 donation option to participate, which will enter you in a raffle! T-shirts are also available for pre-sale. We cannot guarantee there will be shirts to purchase the day of the event. Last day to purchase is Sunday, March 15th.

Proceeds will be used to purchase sensory bags for Highland Recreation Center, and the rest of the proceeds will go towards purchasing supplies for We Rock the Spectrum-Hickory to be able to continue to run successful programs for the community!

If you are unable to participate but would still like to support the cause, visit the more tab and click "store" to purchase a t-shirt!