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Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Hickory, NC
1581 12th St Dr NW, 28601
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Run an out-and-back Half Marathon for a themed medal and series points, with a fun costume contest to kick things off.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

The Medal Madness event in Hickory, NC, offers a Half Marathon distance. Runners will navigate an out-and-back course with a 3-hour, 30-minute time limit. All finishers receive a themed medal. While not required, participants are encouraged to wear costumes, with an award for the best costume presented before the race. This event also contributes points towards the US Road Running Race Series, appealing to those who enjoy a competitive edge alongside a touch of fun.

What to expect

  • Tackle an out-and-back course for the Half Marathon.
  • Earn a themed finisher medal upon completion.
  • Join in the fun with an optional costume contest.

Standout details

  • Themed finisher medal
  • Best Costume award
  • US Road Running Race Series points

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Jun 6, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Apr 14, 2021, 7:46 PM EDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Jun 6, 8:30 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Apr 14, 2021, 3:52 PM EDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

long distance + warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

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.

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

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