Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K

APR

18

2026

Celebrating its 20th year in Hickory, NC, this event offers a challenging Half Marathon with significant elevation and a downtown 5K. Both races feature extensive volunteer support and on-course safety services. Packet pickup is available the day before and on race morning.

Sat 18 Apr 2026

Hickory, North Carolina

Registration

Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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About the race

The Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K takes place on April 18, 2026, in Hickory, North Carolina. It marks the event's 20th year. The start line for both distances is at the corner of 4th St NW and Main Ave NW in downtown Hickory. The event features two distances: * Charity Chase Half Marathon at 7:30 AM. * Charity Chase 5K at 7:00 AM. The half marathon course winds around the city with elevation changes, described as the equivalent of climbing a sixty-story building.

The 5K route goes through the downtown area. Over 300 volunteers will provide support along the course. The Hickory Police Department will manage intersections, and EMS will be on standby. Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, April 17th, from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Hickory Metro Convention Center, with race-day pickup available from 5:30 AM to 6:45 AM.

Awards will be given for top finishers overall and in age groups for both races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

5 km