Ninja 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (31S60)

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.

5K Course

• Distance: The 5K course is 0.78M.
• Course Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233736925
• Course Type: The course is an out-and-back (1.56M).
• Loops: The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course

• Distance: The Half Marathon course is 1.09M.
• Course Link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975171281
• Course Type: The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
• Loops: The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

• Time Limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

• Details: Finisher medals are available.
• Link: Finisher Medals

Shirt and Gear Shop

• Shop: Merchandise available online.
• Link: Gear Shop

Best Costume

• Contest: Awards for best costume.
• Link: Best Costume

Series Points

• Points System: Earn points for series standings.
• Link: Series Points

Awards

• Award Details: Awards for top finishers.
• Link: Awards

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

• FAQ: Find answered questions.
• Link: FAQ

US Road Running

• Website: Visit the main site for more info.
• Link: US Road Running

Event Details

• Event Type: Ninja 5K & Half Marathon.
• Date: August 1, 2026.
• Location: Hickory City Park, 1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC.
• Registration URL: Register Here