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When
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Where
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory NC
Distances
5K · Half
Typical weather
35–52°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
34–42°F
rain
2024
26–47°F
dry
2023
34–56°F
dry
2022
32–49°F
dry
2021
47–59°F
dry
2020
36–50°F
dry
2019
35–56°F
dry
2018
29–41°F
dry
2017
46–62°F
rain
2016
40–59°F
rain
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About this race
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.
Starting Line
- Location: The starting line is located across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW.
5K Course
- Distance: 0.78M
- Course Link: View Course
- Route: The course is an out-and-back (1.56M).
- Overview: The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
Half Marathon Course
- Distance: 1.09M
- Course Link: View Course
- Route: The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
- Overview: The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
- Limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
- Link: View Medals
Shirt and Gear Shop
- Link: Shop Now
Best Costume
- Link: Enter Best Costume
Series Points
- Link: View Points
Awards
- Link: View Awards
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
- Link: FAQs
Additional Information
- Organizers: US Road Running
- Website: Visit US Road Running
Course map
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