HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race
- Date
- October 17–18, 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hickory Faa Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hickory, NC
Population
43,747
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race
- Date
- October 17–18, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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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 race held in Hickory, North Carolina on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Hickory, North Carolina at 2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory, NC. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race
Oct 17, 2026