Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (36S30)
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Hickory, North Carolina
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at the Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon taking place on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at the scenic Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC! This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup available starting 30 minutes prior to the race. The course features a fun 5K distance with an out-and-back format, allowing runners to complete two laps for a total of 3.1 miles, while the Half Marathon offers a challenging yet rewarding 13.1 miles, requiring six laps on the same beautiful stretch.
Participants can look forward to not only an invigorating race experience but also the chance to earn finisher medals and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the event. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a newcomer looking to challenge yourself, the Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon is the perfect opportunity to join the community, showcase your skills, and celebrate your achievements in Catawba County. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and fun!
Participants can look forward to not only an invigorating race experience but also the chance to earn finisher medals and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the event. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a newcomer looking to challenge yourself, the Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon is the perfect opportunity to join the community, showcase your skills, and celebrate your achievements in Catawba County. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and fun!
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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