US Road Running - Northlakes
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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC
An organized road running event takes place in Hickory, North Carolina, at 1581 12th St Dr NW, 28601. The event date is 11/07/2026. 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.
Available distances:
- 5K: course is a 1.56-mile out-and-back segment repeated twice.
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles): course is a 2.18-mile out-and-back segment repeated six times.
All entrants must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. Registration fees are listed as $30 for the 5K and $65 for the half marathon. Course maps and route descriptions are provided as out-and-back segments for each distance.
A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies. The event format concentrates runners on repeated out-and-back segments, which defines the route layout and distance completion for each race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
