US Road Running - Northlakes

JAN
3
2026
Start 2026 strong with the New Year 5K or Half Marathon at Hickory City Park on January 3. Score finisher medals, browse a shirt and gear shop and enter the best costume contest on scenic out and back courses, and be sure to register on RunSignup.
Sat 3 Jan 2026
13 miles 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The New Year 5K & 13.1M in Hickory, NC, is scheduled for January 3, 2026 at Hickory City Park, 1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The event includes two race options: a 5K and a Half Marathon. Registration is required through RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. The organizer lists a course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The organizer also provides information about finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, a best costume category, series points, awards, and frequently asked questions.

Course and logistics

  • 5K: course is an out-and-back of 1.56 miles, repeated twice.
  • Half Marathon: course is an out-and-back of 2.18 miles, repeated six times.

Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead. Registration and the starting line are located north of the VFW, across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW. Map-based course routes are provided by the organizer. Contact options and additional event details are available through the organizer's information channels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half Marathon
5 km