Ninja 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (31S60)
- 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 fitness and fun at the Ninja 5K & Half Marathon on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC! This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup available starting 30 minutes prior to the race. Participants can choose between two thrilling race distances: a challenging Half Marathon and a spirited 5K.
The 5K course will take runners on an out-and-back route, completed twice, totaling 3.1 miles of energetic racing. For those tackling the Half Marathon, the course is a bit more demanding, featuring an out-and-back layout that must be completed six times for a total distance of 13.1 miles. With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, this event is perfect for runners of all levels. Celebrate your achievement with finisher medals and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere as you race through Hickory. Don’t miss this chance to join the community in a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a whole lot of fun!
The 5K course will take runners on an out-and-back route, completed twice, totaling 3.1 miles of energetic racing. For those tackling the Half Marathon, the course is a bit more demanding, featuring an out-and-back layout that must be completed six times for a total distance of 13.1 miles. With a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, this event is perfect for runners of all levels. Celebrate your achievement with finisher medals and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere as you race through Hickory. Don’t miss this chance to join the community in a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a whole lot of 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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