Race Highlights
- Ages 5 to 15 $5 + signup fee
- 50% off for club members
- Small family-friendly race
- Quick bib pickup
- Runners and walkers welcome
- Series Points Awards
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall Awards
- Best Costume Awards
Race Details
- Date: March 7, 2026
- Start Time: 8:30 AM
- Packet Pickup: Starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
- Location: Hickory City Park
- Address: 1581 12th St Dr NW
- Registration: All runners should register online before race day.
Important Race Information
US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting. Our events are local, welcoming, and easy to jump into, whether you are chasing a PR, collecting another themed medal, working toward series points, or just getting outside with good people.
Most races are small enough to feel personal but organized enough to feel official. You can expect a clear course, helpful race staff, finisher medals, results, and a relaxed community feel. Bring your fast shoes, your steady walking pace, your favorite running buddy, or your best “I signed up for this on purpose” smile. We will be glad to see you at the start line.
A quick race-day note: because many US Road Running events are small local races, we normally have one or two staff members at each race. EMS is not stationed on site, and water stations are limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. Please plan for the weather, bring anything you may want between laps, and check in with race staff if you need help.
Additional Details
- Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead- https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJmT7w8PjTeEZpnXA
- 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
- Park restrooms available - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Naib4wfkib1dSYfC8
- Race Club t-shirts are mailed to new club members after registration; no shirts are on site.
- Water, fruit/gummy snack, and granola bar are available at the starting line- participants have access each lap and after the race.
- Participants can wear, carry, or bring any additional nutrition, hydration, or other items they prefer to have on hand.
Course Information
Participants
Results
Course Records
Fastest official men’s and women’s course times saved for Hickory, NC. Exact ties are listed separately.
| Distance | Division | Time | Runner | Date | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | Men’s Record | 17:35.04 | Taylor Adams | Apr 4, 2026 | View results |
| 5K | Women’s Record | 21:45.84 | Alyssa Drendel | Jul 4, 2026 | View results |
| Half Marathon | Men’s Record | 1:25:31 | Froylan Barbosa | Dec 28, 2024 | View results |
| Half Marathon | Women’s Record | 1:42:12.73 | Sharon Brown | May 3, 2025 | View results |
