HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- HKY 100 - Soloists · HKY 100 - 2 person teams · HKY 100 - 4 and 6 person teams & more
From the Organizer
HKY 100 Mile Ultra Run
Experience. Camaraderie. Competition.
Hickory’s inaugural 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race is for teams of 2 to 10 people and soloists. This demanding course puts you or your team racing around the clock challenging the limits of endurance, pace and strategy. The course consists of a 4-mile route taking you on double-track farm trails (believed to be old moonshine roads), to single track hiking trails onto the newly created Aviation Trail, then through Winkler Park into the Hickory Crawdad’s stadium where the start/finish line welcomes you back. Over 15,500 feet of elevation awaits you for this 100-mile challenge. The route consists of approximately 70% trails and 30% paved. There are several short steep climbs and two longer climbs at .65 miles each (see course map). The course will be well marked with cones, arrow signs and reflective tape for night running. Keep in mind this course will consist of off-road trails that include hills, descents, tight turns, roots, rocks and other trail type features.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race?
- HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race is a running event held in Hickory, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Hickory, NC at 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race
Oct 17, 2026