US Road Running - Northlakes
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Event overview
The Viking 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC is scheduled for February 7, 2026, at Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC. The event includes a 5K and a half marathon. All participants must register online; there is no on-site registration. A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies. All finishers receive a themed medal. Costumes are encouraged and a best-costume award is given; a group photo is taken at the beginning of each race. The race earns points toward the US Road Running Race Series.
Course and logistics
- 5K (uses a 0.78 mile loop; out-and-back 1.56 miles, repeated twice)
- Half Marathon (13.1M) (uses a 1.09 mile loop; out-and-back 2.18 miles, repeated six times)
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. Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead. The listed venue address is 1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
