Hickory Crawdads & Fleet Feet Hickory Home Run Trot 5k

Saturday, June 17, 2023 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Hickory, North Carolina

$33.50 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Hickory Crawdads & Fleet Feet Hickory Home Run Trot 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Hickory, Burke! This exciting 5K race invites participants to run around L.P. Frans Stadium, where you'll have the chance to collect your bases—each mile represents a base—and finish on home plate! Not only will you enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with the spirit of baseball, but all registered participants will receive a t-shirt (size guaranteed if registered by June 10, 2024) and a ticket to the Crawdads game on June 22, 2024.

The first 100 registrants will also score a voucher for a hot dog and soda at the game, adding to the festive experience. Compete for glory as the top male and female finishers earn the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the game! With age group awards for various categories and proceeds benefiting the care and rehabilitation of beloved coach Matt Jones, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and support. Don’t miss out on this unique blend of athletics and baseball—join us for an unforgettable Home Run

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Home Run Trot 5k

Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Packet Pickup will be at Fleet Feet Sports-Hickory on Friday, June 16, from 10am-7pm. We will be accepting registrations at packet pickup. Fee at packet pickup is $25. Race Day registration and packet pickup will be from 7am-7:45am at L.P. Frans Stadium. The fee is $30.

8:00 AM EDT

$33.50

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Organiser's description

A fun 5k race that includes the love of baseball! Run around L.P.Frans Stadium to collect your 3 bases (miles) and finish on home plate!!! Participants receive a t-shirt, size guaranteed if registered by JUNE 10, 2024 and one (1) ticket to the JUNE 22, 2024 game. The first 100 registered will receive a voucher for a hot dog and soda at the game on JUNE 12, 2024.

Top male and female finisher will throw out the first pitch at the Crawdad's game on JUNE 22, 2024. There will be age group awards for the top three in the following age groups: 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and up. THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES TO AGE GROUP THIS YEAR.

The proceeds from this year's race will go towards the care and rehabilitation of one of our own coaches, Matt Jones. On January 8, 2020, our kind and compassionate friend and coach, Matt Jones, suffered a massive stroke. Matt is a wonderful person and we are praying for his continued care and recovery.