Hickory 5K Series 2026 — Hickory, NC

Date
March 28, 2026
Location
Hickory, NC
Venue
1451 8th Street Drive NE
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $125.00
Events
All 5 Races in the Series, Easter Egg Scramble 5K, Aviation 5K, Lightning Bug Boogie 5K, Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K & Dog Festival, Trick or Trot 5K
Includes
Custom Easter Egg Scramble - T-Shirt | Custom Aviation 5K - T-Shirt | Custom Lightning Bug Boogie - T-Shirt | Custom Ruff, Ruff, Run - T-Shirt | Custom Trick or Trot - T-Shirt
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Included Events : Easter Egg Scramble 5K - Hickory Riverwalk Trail (Hickory City Park, 1581 12th St. Dr. NW) Saturday March 28, 9 am start, 2026 Aviation 5K - L.P. Frans Stadium/Winkler Park, 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory, NC Saturday May 23, 9 am start, 2026 Lightning Bug Boogie 5K Night Trail Run - Hickory City Park, 1581 12th St. Dr. NW, Hickory, NC Friday August 14, 9 pm start , 2026 Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K (Dog Festival) - L.P. Frans Stadium/Winkler Park, 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory, NC Saturday September 26, 11 am start , 2026 Hickory Trick or Trot 5K - Highland Recreation Center, 1541 8th St. Dr. NE, Hickory, NC Saturday October 31, 9 am start, 2026 See: SERIES DETAILS BELOW If you are racing in the SERIES keep your Bib number for every race . That is your assigned number for the entire SERIES. You will be charged a $5.00 fee for a new Bib number assignment if lost or forgotten. T-SHIRTS: A custom designed T-shirt is included with your advanced registration. Check our deadlines f

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