Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K – Hickory, NC 2026

Date
April 18, 2026
Location
Hickory, NC
Venue
Start line for the 5K and the Half are at the corner of 4th St NW and Main Ave NW
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $75.00
Events
Charity Chase Half Marathon, Charity Chase 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Hickory, North Carolina, with both the 5K and half marathon starting at the corner of 4th Street NW and Main Avenue NW. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, the race begins at 7:30 AM. Entry fees range from $25 to $75 depending on the distance and registration timing. Whether you're targeting the 5K or the half marathon distance, plan to arrive early for parking and packet pickup near downtown Hickory. This spring race offers both distances on the same morning, making it convenient if you have training partners or teammates running different events.

From the Race Organizer
We are celebrating our 20th year of the Charity Chase Half Marathon!!!! The Charity Chase Half Marathon is a rewarding run for those up for the challenge. Hickory is in the foothills of North Carolina and the race course winds around the city with elevation changes that will require some effort. You will have run up and down the equivalent of a sixty-story building before you finish but don't be scared off! We have participants that run/walk and runners as young as seven and as old as seventy. The Charity Chase 5k will take participants through the downtown area of Hickory. Charity Chase Half Marathon will start at 7:30 AM . Charity Chase 5K will start at 7:00 AM . Our Charity volunteer groups help make Charity Chase Half Marathon run smoothly. There will be over 300 volunteers at the start/finish and along the race course to cheer you on, provide water, Gatorade & GU. They may even entertain you along the way! Hickory's Police Department will be at every controlled intersection and ou

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K – Hickory, NC 2026?

Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K – Hickory, NC 2026 takes place on April 18, 2026. The race is held in Hickory, North Carolina.

Where is Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K – Hickory, NC 2026 held?

Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K – Hickory, NC 2026 is held at Start line for the 5K and the Half are at the corner of 4th St NW and Main Ave NW in Hickory, North Carolina.

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