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:
The starting line is located across the street from the corner of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW.
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
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
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
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$30.00
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:30
$65.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in 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.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Medal Madness 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC (49) 40.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Froylan Barbosa | — | |
| 🥈 | Akkun Ishikawa | — | |
| 🥉 | Tinsley Brothers | — | |
| 4 | Cooper Adams | — |
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