Haunted 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (40S30)
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Hickory, North Carolina
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Haunted 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026! This thrilling event kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes prior, ensuring all participants are geared up and ready to enjoy a fantastic day of running.
Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: the 5K course, which features an out-and-back route completed twice for a total of 3.1 miles, and the Half Marathon, a more challenging journey that involves an out-and-back course tackled six times, covering 13.1 miles. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, runners of all levels can join in the fun. Plus, don't forget to bring your best costume for a chance to win awards and earn points in the series! Join us in Hickory for a spirited celebration of fitness, community, and a touch of Halloween magic!
Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: the 5K course, which features an out-and-back route completed twice for a total of 3.1 miles, and the Half Marathon, a more challenging journey that involves an out-and-back course tackled six times, covering 13.1 miles. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, runners of all levels can join in the fun. Plus, don't forget to bring your best costume for a chance to win awards and earn points in the series! Join us in Hickory for a spirited celebration of fitness, community, and a touch of Halloween magic!
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 (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
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
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 (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
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
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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1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, 28601, NC, United States
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