Pirate 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (14) 30
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Hickory, North Carolina
- Price $33.05 - $70.15
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at the Pirate 5K & Half Marathon, happening on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Hickory City Park in beautiful Hickory, North Carolina! This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup beginning 30 minutes prior, ensuring all participants are prepared for a fantastic race day experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, you can choose between two exhilarating distances: the 5K, which features a scenic out-and-back course completed twice, or the challenging Half Marathon, which consists of six laps of the same picturesque route. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, everyone can enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie. All finishers will receive a themed medal, and there’s even a fun costume contest to add to the festive spirit! Join us for an unforgettable day of running, community, and celebration in Hickory. Don’t miss out on earning points toward the US Road Running Race Series and the chance to take home awards for your achievements!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, you can choose between two exhilarating distances: the 5K, which features a scenic out-and-back course completed twice, or the challenging Half Marathon, which consists of six laps of the same picturesque route. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, everyone can enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie. All finishers will receive a themed medal, and there’s even a fun costume contest to add to the festive spirit! Join us for an unforgettable day of running, community, and celebration in Hickory. Don’t miss out on earning points toward the US Road Running Race Series and the chance to take home awards for your achievements!
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
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.05 Fee
Sat 5th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.05
CLOSED -
Half Marathon
Incl. $5.15 Fee
Sat 5th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$70.15
CLOSED
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