New Year 5K &13.1M, Hickory, NC (01)
- Date Sat 3rd January 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
Kick off the New Year with enthusiasm at the New Year 5K & Half Marathon in Hickory, NC, taking place on Saturday, January 3, 2026! This exciting event is set to begin at 8:30 AM, providing the perfect opportunity for runners of all levels to set their fitness goals for the year ahead. Participants can choose between two exhilarating distances: the 5K, which features a scenic out-and-back course completed twice, and the Half Marathon, which consists of an out-and-back course completed six times.
Located in the heart of Catawba, Hickory offers a vibrant backdrop for this energetic race. Don’t miss the chance to earn a finisher medal and show off your running skills! Remember, packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race, so be sure to arrive early to gear up for this thrilling start to 2026. Join fellow runners and embrace the joy of running while celebrating the New Year in style!
Located in the heart of Catawba, Hickory offers a vibrant backdrop for this energetic race. Don’t miss the chance to earn a finisher medal and show off your running skills! Remember, packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race, so be sure to arrive early to gear up for this thrilling start to 2026. Join fellow runners and embrace the joy of running while celebrating the New Year in style!
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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