Luau 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (1-25-25)
- Date Sat 25th January 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Hickory, North Carolina
- Price $32.80 - $69.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your running season at the Luau 5K & Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the picturesque Hickory City Park in Hickory, North Carolina! This exciting event is part of the US Road Running Race Series, welcoming runners of all levels—no club membership required to participate. The 5K race features a fun out-and-back course that you’ll tackle twice, while the half marathon challenges you to conquer it six times. Both races start at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup available from 8:00 AM until just before the start.
All finishers will receive a themed medal to commemorate their achievement, and participants are encouraged to get into the spirit with costumes for a chance to win a special award! Whether you're in it for the competition or the camaraderie, the Luau 5K & Half Marathon promises a vibrant atmosphere and an unforgettable experience in the heart of Catawba County. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and celebration!
All finishers will receive a themed medal to commemorate their achievement, and participants are encouraged to get into the spirit with costumes for a chance to win a special award! Whether you're in it for the competition or the camaraderie, the Luau 5K & Half Marathon promises a vibrant atmosphere and an unforgettable experience in the heart of Catawba County. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series.
It is not required to be a club member to run with us.
Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt.
To join go to https://usroadrunning.com
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.
AWARDS [https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION [https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php]
[US Road Running] [https://usroadrunning.com]
It is not required to be a club member to run with us.
Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt.
To join go to https://usroadrunning.com
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.
AWARDS [https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION [https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php]
[US Road Running] [https://usroadrunning.com]
Luau 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (1-25-25)