Holiday 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (49) 40
- 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 to lace up your running shoes for the Holiday 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC, taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes prior, so be sure to arrive early to grab your gear.
Participants can choose between two thrilling race distances: a scenic 5K course that features an out-and-back route completed twice, and a challenging Half Marathon that entails six laps of the out-and-back course. Both routes promise a fun and festive atmosphere, perfect for runners of all levels. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the Half Marathon, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the holiday spirit and achieve your personal best. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a finisher medal and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners at this joyful event in beautiful Hickory, Catawba!
Participants can choose between two thrilling race distances: a scenic 5K course that features an out-and-back route completed twice, and a challenging Half Marathon that entails six laps of the out-and-back course. Both routes promise a fun and festive atmosphere, perfect for runners of all levels. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the Half Marathon, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the holiday spirit and achieve your personal best. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a finisher medal and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners at this joyful event in beautiful Hickory, Catawba!
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.
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.
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.
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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