Ninja 5K, & Half Marathon at Hickory, NC (31)

Race Information

• Start Time: The race starts at 8:30 AM.
• Packet Pickup: Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
• Registration: All runners must register on RunSignup.
• On-Site Registration: No on-site registration.

Additional Information

• Parking: Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead - View Location
• Registration and Starting Line: Located north of the VFW, across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW - View Location

5K Course

• Distance: 0.78M - View Course Map
• Course Type: The course is an out-and-back (1.56M).
• Number of Loops: The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course

• Distance: 1.09M - View Course Map
• Course Type: The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
• Number of Loops: The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

• Limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

• Medals: All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume

• Encouragement: It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
• Group Photo: At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
• Award: The best costume will be awarded at the beginning of the race.

Series Points

• Points: This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
• More Information: For more information, go to US Road Running Series.

Awards

• Award Details: Visit Awards Page for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

• FAQ: For questions, visit Frequently Asked Questions.

US Road Running

• Official Site: Visit US Road Running.