US Road Running - Northlakes
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Event details
The Gobbler 5K & Half Marathon takes place at Hickory City Park in Hickory, NC (1581 12th St Dr NW, 28601). The event includes two race options:
- 5K
- Half Marathon
All runners must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. The event awards finishers with a themed medal. Results from this race earn points toward the US Road Running Race Series. A course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes applies.
Course and logistics
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. Organizers take a group photo at the beginning of each race and hold a best-costume recognition at that time; wearing a costume is encouraged but not required.
Course formats and loops: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K: uses a 0.78 mile segment configured as a 1.56 mile out-and-back; that out-and-back is completed twice.
- Half Marathon: uses a 1.09 mile segment configured as a 2.18 mile out-and-back; that out-and-back is completed six times.
