Upcoming Races in Hickory

Endurance Grid lists 8 races in Hickory, North Carolina, from July to December 2026.

8
Upcoming races
2
Sports covered

Host City

About Hickory, NC

Population

43,747

as of 2023

City Elevation

1,062 ft

Nearest Airport

CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

Races in Hickory, NC

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Hickory, North Carolina on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

8 races in Hickory

July 2026 Hickory, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Hickory, North Carolina in July.
Jul
4
Sat
Running
Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (27)
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 87° / 68°·1,062 ft city elevation

August 2026 Hickory, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Hickory, North Carolina in August.
Aug
1
Sat
Running
Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 87° / 68°·1,062 ft city elevation

September 2026 Hickory, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Hickory, North Carolina in September.
Sep
5
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 83° / 64°·1,062 ft city elevation

October 2026 Hickory, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Hickory, North Carolina in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 74° / 54°·1,062 ft city elevation
Oct
17–18
Sat–Sun
Ultra
HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race
2500 Clement Blvd. NW, Hickory, NC
100 Mile
Avg 70° / 48°·1,062 ft city elevation

November 2026 Hickory, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Hickory, North Carolina in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45)
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 63° / 41°·1,062 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Youth Fun Run
701 1st St NW, Hickory, NC
5K · 10K
Avg 58° / 37°·1,062 ft city elevation

December 2026 Hickory, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Hickory, North Carolina in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 54° / 34°·1,062 ft city elevation

Just Outside Hickory

Races near Hickory

Catawba County Hunger Walk
Sun, Oct 4
12 N Main Ave, Newton, NC
7 mi away
Night Crawl 5K
Sat, Oct 17
23 South Brady Avenue, Newton, NC
7 mi away
50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace
Sat, Aug 8
312 Massel Avenue, Valdese, NC
13 mi away
Heart of a Lion 5k
Sat, Nov 14
101 W Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC
15 mi away
The Pirate 5k Run/Walk
Sat, Aug 15
315 North Cedar St, Lincolnton, NC
17 mi away
Kandace Helms 5k
Sat, Sep 12
Betty G. Ross, Lincolnton, NC
17 mi away
The Landmark 5k
Sat, Apr 10
129 E Pine st, Lincolnton, NC
17 mi away
Crack Of Dawn Dash
Sat, Jul 11
401 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC
18 mi away
Dirty Santa Trail Run
Sat, Dec 12
1050 Zacks Fork Rd., Lenoir, NC
19 mi away
Southern Sundown 4 Miler
Sat, Aug 15
Hosted By Liquid Roots Brewing Project, Lenoir, NC
19 mi away
14th Annual Heath Missions Run for Peru
Sat, Sep 26
1851 Old Mountain Rd., Statesville, NC
19 mi away
Belwood Run For Hunger
Sat, Oct 3
1114 Belwood-Lawndale Rd, Lawndale, NC
19 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Hickory, North Carolina?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 8 upcoming races in Hickory, North Carolina, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Hickory?+
Hickory hosts running and ultramarathon races.
Is there a race season in Hickory?+
Races in Hickory run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and November.
What race distances can you find in Hickory?+
Upcoming races in Hickory cover distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 100 Mile.
What other cities near Hickory have races?+
Nearby race cities include Lenoir and Statesville.