New Year 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (01S60)
- 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
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating New Year 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC, on Saturday, January 3, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM, offering both seasoned runners and enthusiastic beginners the chance to start the year on a high note. Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K course, which features an out-and-back route run twice, or the challenging Half Marathon, an out-and-back course completed six times.
Runners will gather across from the intersection of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes before the race. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a finisher medal and compete for awards while enjoying the spirit of community and fitness. Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make unforgettable memories at this vibrant New Year celebration in Hickory!
Runners will gather across from the intersection of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes before the race. Don't miss out on the chance to earn a finisher medal and compete for awards while enjoying the spirit of community and fitness. Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make unforgettable memories at this vibrant New Year celebration in Hickory!
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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