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Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)

Name: Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)
Start: 2026-08-01T12:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-01T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Hickory, NC

Overview

5K · Half Marathon

Aug 1, 2026 • 8:30 AM EDTHickory, North Carolina, US

On our calendar since Jan 2025

North Carolina 5K

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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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Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)

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