Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Hickory, North Carolina
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a festive running experience at the Holiday 5K & 13.1M in beautiful Hickory, NC! Taking place on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, this exciting event invites runners of all levels to join in on the fun. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes prior.
Participants can choose between two exhilarating distances: a scenic 5K and a challenging half marathon. The 5K course features an out-and-back route, which runners will tackle twice for a total of 3.1 miles, while the half marathon consists of six laps on a similar out-and-back layout. With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the half marathon, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season while staying active in the heart of Catawba County!
Participants can choose between two exhilarating distances: a scenic 5K and a challenging half marathon. The 5K course features an out-and-back route, which runners will tackle twice for a total of 3.1 miles, while the half marathon consists of six laps on a similar out-and-back layout. With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the half marathon, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season while staying active in the heart of Catawba County!
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The starting line is located across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW.
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.
View Race Information on US Road Running [https://usroadrunning.com/Races/NC/Hickory/170595-Holiday-5K-13-1M-at-Hickory-NC-49/]
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The starting line is located across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW.
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.
View Race Information on US Road Running [https://usroadrunning.com/Races/NC/Hickory/170595-Holiday-5K-13-1M-at-Hickory-NC-49/]
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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