Gobbler 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (44) 60
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Hickory, North Carolina
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Gobbler 5K & Half Marathon on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC! This vibrant event kicks off at 8:30 AM, offering both a 5K and a Half Marathon for runners of all levels. The 5K course features a scenic out-and-back route that participants will traverse twice, while the Half Marathon covers the same route six times, challenging dedicated runners to push their limits.
With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the Half Marathon, there's plenty of time to enjoy the festive atmosphere. All finishers will receive a themed medal to commemorate their achievement, and there’s even an opportunity for some fun with a costume contest! While dressing up isn't mandatory, it's encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and celebration in the beautiful setting of Hickory City Park!
With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the Half Marathon, there's plenty of time to enjoy the festive atmosphere. All finishers will receive a themed medal to commemorate their achievement, and there’s even an opportunity for some fun with a costume contest! While dressing up isn't mandatory, it's encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and celebration in the beautiful setting of Hickory City Park!
Organiser's 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 registration.
5K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233736925
The course is an out and back.
5K does the course two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975171281
The course is an out and back.
Half Marathon does the course 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 [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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.
5K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233736925
The course is an out and back.
5K does the course two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975171281
The course is an out and back.
Half Marathon does the course 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 [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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