US Road Running - Northlakes

DEC

5

2026

Join Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon in Hickory, North Carolina on December 5, 2026 for a fun race day packed with finisher medals and good vibes. Pick the 5K or half marathon, wear a costume for prizes, and celebrate with fellow runners.

Sat 5 Dec 2026

Northlakes, North Carolina

Registration

Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Event details

The Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon takes place on December 5, 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, at 1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601. All runners must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. The event has a course time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Courses

The event includes these distances:

5K
Half Marathon

Course formats and repeat structure:

The 5K uses an out-and-back segment that measures 1.56 miles; participants run that out-and-back two times to complete the distance.
The Half Marathon uses an out-and-back segment that measures 2.18 miles; participants run that out-and-back six times to complete the distance.

Additional event items mentioned include finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, a best costume category, series points, and awards. Frequently asked questions and event information are available through the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

5 km