Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)
- Date Sat 1st August 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 running at the Ninja 5K and Half Marathon in Hickory, North Carolina, taking place on Saturday, August 1, 2026! Starting at 8:30 AM, this exciting event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels to challenge themselves on the scenic courses. Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K, which involves two out-and-back loops totaling 3.1 miles, or tackle the more demanding Half Marathon, featuring six out-and-back segments for a total of 13.1 miles.
The atmosphere will be vibrant and supportive, with packet pickup available 30 minutes prior to the race. Remember, there’s no on-site registration, so be sure to sign up in advance on RunSignup! Convenient parking and restrooms will be available at the Trailhead, ensuring that your race day experience is as smooth as possible. Mark your calendars and join fellow runners for a day filled with camaraderie, achievement, and unforgettable memories in the beautiful setting of Hickory!
The atmosphere will be vibrant and supportive, with packet pickup available 30 minutes prior to the race. Remember, there’s no on-site registration, so be sure to sign up in advance on RunSignup! Convenient parking and restrooms will be available at the Trailhead, ensuring that your race day experience is as smooth as possible. Mark your calendars and join fellow runners for a day filled with camaraderie, achievement, and unforgettable memories in the beautiful setting of 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
Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead- https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJmT7w8PjTeEZpnXA
Registration and starting line are located north of the VFW, across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW- https://maps.app.goo.gl/5xTSLJccYk39YjU37
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.
View Race Information on US Road Running [https://usroadrunning.com/Races/NC/Hickory/177838-Ninja-5K-13-1M-at-Hickory-NC-31/]
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
Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead- https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJmT7w8PjTeEZpnXA
Registration and starting line are located north of the VFW, across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW- https://maps.app.goo.gl/5xTSLJccYk39YjU37
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.
View Race Information on US Road Running [https://usroadrunning.com/Races/NC/Hickory/177838-Ninja-5K-13-1M-at-Hickory-NC-31/]
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1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, 28601, NC, United States
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