US Road Running - Northlakes
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Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park
The event takes place in Hickory, North Carolina on September 5, 2026, at Hickory City Park near 1581 12th St Dr NW. It features two race distances and is part of the US Road Running series.
Race distances:
- 5K: out-and-back course repeated two times
- Half Marathon: out-and-back course repeated six times
The venue details note that the starting line is located across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW. Parking and restrooms are available at the Trailhead. Registration is handled through RunSignup and on-site registration is not available.
A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies. All finishers receive a themed finisher medal. The event encourages costume wear, includes a group photo at the beginning of each race, and awards a best costume prize at the start. The race awards points toward the US Road Running Race Series and follows the series awards and FAQ information provided by the series organizer.
Additional course descriptions indicate mapped out-and-back segments for each distance; the 5K uses a shorter segment repeated twice, and the Half Marathon repeats a longer out-and-back segment six times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
