Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (10S60)
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- 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 thrilling Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon taking place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the scenic Hickory City Park in Hickory, North Carolina. This exciting event features two race distances: a challenging Half Marathon that spans six laps of the course and a spirited 5K that takes runners on a two-lap out-and-back journey. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup available starting 30 minutes prior, ensuring you have everything you need before hitting the trail.
Not only is this race a fantastic opportunity to test your endurance, but every finisher will also receive a themed medal to commemorate their achievement! Participants are encouraged to bring their fun side to the event by wearing costumes, with a prize awarded for the best one. This race is part of the US Road Running Race Series, so you can earn points while enjoying a day of fitness and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this memorable day filled with excitement, community spirit, and, of course, the joy of running!
Not only is this race a fantastic opportunity to test your endurance, but every finisher will also receive a themed medal to commemorate their achievement! Participants are encouraged to bring their fun side to the event by wearing costumes, with a prize awarded for the best one. This race is part of the US Road Running Race Series, so you can earn points while enjoying a day of fitness and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this memorable day filled with excitement, community spirit, and, of course, the joy of running!
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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