Luau 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (18S30)
- Date Sat 2nd May 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 exciting Luau 5K & Half Marathon on Saturday, May 2, 2026! This vibrant event will take place at Hickory City Park in Hickory, North Carolina, promising an unforgettable day filled with fun and fitness. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup beginning 30 minutes prior, ensuring you have everything you need before hitting the course.
Participants can choose between a 5K and a Half Marathon, both featuring scenic out-and-back courses. The 5K will have runners traversing the course twice, while half marathoners will tackle it six times, all within a generous 3 hours and 30 minutes time limit. Finishers will be rewarded with themed medals, and there's even an opportunity to showcase your creativity with a costume contest! Join us for a fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and celebration in beautiful Hickory. Don't miss out on this chance to earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series while enjoying the festive atmosphere!
Participants can choose between a 5K and a Half Marathon, both featuring scenic out-and-back courses. The 5K will have runners traversing the course twice, while half marathoners will tackle it six times, all within a generous 3 hours and 30 minutes time limit. Finishers will be rewarded with themed medals, and there's even an opportunity to showcase your creativity with a costume contest! Join us for a fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and celebration in beautiful Hickory. Don't miss out on this chance to earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series while enjoying the festive atmosphere!
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
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.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information go to 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
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.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information go to 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
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