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Saturday, January 2nd, 2027
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory NC
5K · Half
34–50°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
32–60°F
dry
2025
26–45°F
dry
2024
29–47°F
dry
2023
40–62°F
dry
2022
56–68°F
rain
2021
39–59°F
dry
2020
36–46°F
rain
2019
44–54°F
dry
2018
10–33°F
dry
2017
45–50°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
34°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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.
View Race Information on US Road Running
Course map
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