Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (49) 40
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- 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 running at the Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the beautiful Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC! This exciting event offers participants the chance to compete in two thrilling race distances: a 5K and a Half Marathon. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup starting just 30 minutes prior, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
The 5K course features a fun out-and-back route, allowing runners to tackle the distance twice, while the Half Marathon consists of six laps on a scenic out-and-back course. Both events promise a fantastic atmosphere filled with camaraderie and competition. Plus, every finisher will receive a commemorative medal to celebrate their achievement! Join us for a memorable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit in Hickory, and don’t miss out on the chance to showcase your best costume for a chance to win exciting awards! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Medal Madness event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a day of active fun!
The 5K course features a fun out-and-back route, allowing runners to tackle the distance twice, while the Half Marathon consists of six laps on a scenic out-and-back course. Both events promise a fantastic atmosphere filled with camaraderie and competition. Plus, every finisher will receive a commemorative medal to celebrate their achievement! Join us for a memorable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit in Hickory, and don’t miss out on the chance to showcase your best costume for a chance to win exciting awards! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Medal Madness event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a day of active 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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1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, 28601, NC, United States
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