Ninja 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (31) 80
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Hickory, North Carolina
- Price $32.80 - $69.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Ninja 5K & Half Marathon on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC! This thrilling event kicks off at 8:30 AM, making it a perfect summer morning to hit the trails. Runners can choose between a challenging Half Marathon, completing the scenic out-and-back course six times, or a fun-filled 5K, which involves two loops of the same picturesque route.
Participants are encouraged to bring their best energy and creativity, as the event features a best costume contest with a prize for the most impressive outfit! All finishers will be rewarded with a themed medal to celebrate their achievement. With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the Half Marathon, this is an event for everyone, from seasoned runners to those new to the sport. Don’t miss out on this vibrant day of community, fun, and fitness in Hickory!
Participants are encouraged to bring their best energy and creativity, as the event features a best costume contest with a prize for the most impressive outfit! All finishers will be rewarded with a themed medal to celebrate their achievement. With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the Half Marathon, this is an event for everyone, from seasoned runners to those new to the sport. Don’t miss out on this vibrant day of community, fun, and fitness 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.
5K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233736925
The course is an out and back.
5K does the course two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975171281
The course is an out and back.
Half Marathon does the course six times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
BEST COSTUME
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information go to 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
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.
5K COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233736925
The course is an out and back.
5K does the course two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975171281
The course is an out and back.
Half Marathon does the course six times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
BEST COSTUME
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information go to 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
Ninja 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (31) 80