07Nov
5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $30.00
Gobbler 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (45)
Hickory,
North Carolina,
United States
Today
runsignup.com
Date
07 Nov, 2026
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$30.00 – $65.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
Gobbler 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (45)
About the event
Race Information
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Parking and restrooms are located at the Trailhead- https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJmT7w8PjTeEZpnXA
Registration and starting line are located north of the VFW, across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW- https://maps.app.goo.gl/5xTSLJccYk39YjU37
5K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6233736925
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975171281
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
Best Costume
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.
Series Points
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
https://usroadrunning.com
Races offered
07Nov
Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $65.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for November in Hickory.
Temperature5.8° / 16.5°
Feels like2.8° / 13.7°
Sunshine hours8h 16m
Rainfall1.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.2 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity65.3%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:01
Sunset18:18
About Hickory
Learn more about the host city, Hickory.
Hickory is a city in the foothills of North Carolina. Hickory is something of a regional shopping hub and a significant center for furniture manufacturing. As a result, it's an excellent place for buying furniture.
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of Gobbler 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (45).
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Lynn Frye Jr. | — |
| 🥈 | Emma Frizsell | — |
| 🥉 | Margaret McInnis | — |
| 4 | Grace Mejia | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Matteo Escobar | — |
| 🥈 | Josiah Escobar | — |
| 🥉 | E. Escobar | — |
| 4 | Spencer Jarrett | — |
| 5 | Brett Bowers | — |
| 6 | Jordan Kirby | — |
| 7 | Sloane Kirby | — |
| 8 | Chema Chavero | — |
| 9 | T. Brown | — |
| 10 | Caitlin Kessler | — |
| 11 | Robert Money | — |
| 12 | Sara Baggett | — |
| 13 | Stephanie Higdon | — |
| 14 | Sarah Biederman | — |
| 15 | john terry | — |
| 16 | Edilce Ortiz | — |
| 17 | N. Moua | — |
| 18 | Erica Vasquez Ortiz | — |
| 19 | J. Moua | — |
| 20 | Chelsea Kincaid | — |
| 21 | Janet Wright | — |
| 22 | J. Moua | — |
| 23 | Jacques Moua | — |
| 24 | Leigh Moua | — |
| 25 | N. Moua | — |
| 26 | Chelsea Brenton | — |
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