Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)
- Date Sat 6th June 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 for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Medal Madness 5K and Half Marathon in Hickory, NC, on Saturday, June 6, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM, offering runners the chance to challenge themselves with a 5K distance and a 13.1-mile half marathon. The 5K course features a thrilling out-and-back route, and participants will complete it twice for a total of 3.1 miles. Meanwhile, the half marathon runners will tackle the course six times, experiencing the beautiful scenery of Hickory along the way.
Join fellow running enthusiasts at the Trailhead, where parking and restrooms are conveniently located. Please note that all runners must register in advance on RunSignup, as there will be no on-site registration available. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the half marathon, everyone has the opportunity to cross the finish line and earn their well-deserved finisher medals. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy an active day in the heart of Catawba County!
Join fellow running enthusiasts at the Trailhead, where parking and restrooms are conveniently located. Please note that all runners must register in advance on RunSignup, as there will be no on-site registration available. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the half marathon, everyone has the opportunity to cross the finish line and earn their well-deserved finisher medals. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy an active day 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
Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead- https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJmT7w8PjTeEZpnXA
Registration and starting line are located north of the VFW, across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW- https://maps.app.goo.gl/5xTSLJccYk39YjU37
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.
13.1M 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
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
Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead- https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJmT7w8PjTeEZpnXA
Registration and starting line are located north of the VFW, across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW- https://maps.app.goo.gl/5xTSLJccYk39YjU37
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.
13.1M 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
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1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, 28601, NC, United States
Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)
