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
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Ninja 5K & Half Marathon on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC! This exhilarating event kicks off at 8:30 AM, offering both seasoned runners and enthusiastic newcomers the chance to challenge themselves on a vibrant course. Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K, featuring an out-and-back route completed twice, or tackle the Half Marathon with its six laps on a stunning out-and-back course.
With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, there's plenty of opportunity to enjoy the race atmosphere and achieve personal bests. Runners will be celebrated with finisher medals and can even compete for the best costume award, adding an extra layer of fun to the day. Be sure to register in advance on RunSignup, as there will be no on-site registration. Join us for a memorable day of fitness and community at Hickory City Park!
With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, there's plenty of opportunity to enjoy the race atmosphere and achieve personal bests. Runners will be celebrated with finisher medals and can even compete for the best costume award, adding an extra layer of fun to the day. Be sure to register in advance on RunSignup, as there will be no on-site registration. Join us for a memorable day of fitness and community at Hickory City Park!
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 (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.
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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