US Road Running - Northlakes

APR

2026

Set sail at the Pirate 5K and half marathon in Hickory City Park on April 4, 2026, featuring out and back courses, a festive group photo, and repeat laps for extra fun. Costumes are encouraged with a best costume prize and themed finisher medals for all.

Sat 4 Apr 2026

Northlakes, North Carolina

Registration

Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Pirate 5K & Half Marathon : Hickory City Park

The event takes place on April 4, 2026, in Hickory, North Carolina. The starting line is located across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW, with the listed address 1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601.

Distances

5K
Half Marathon

Course and race format

Both the 5K and the half marathon use out-and-back courses. The 5K course is repeated two times; the half marathon course is repeated six times. A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies. All finishers receive a themed finisher medal.

At the beginning of each race a group photo is taken. Costume wearing is encouraged but not required; a best costume award is given at the beginning of the race.

Registration and series information

All runners must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. The race earns points toward the US Road Running Race Series. Awards and frequently asked questions are handled through the US Road Running resources. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

5 km