Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC · United States

10K races near Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

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Upcoming 10K races near Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)

Charlotte · 77 km away

JUL 5

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord

Kannapolis · 70 km away

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)

Concord · 78 km away

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)

Charlotte · 68 km away

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC

Charlotte · 72 km away

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (30)

Charlotte · 68 km away

AUG 6

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (31)

Charlotte · 77 km away

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC

Charlotte · 72 km away

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50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace

Valdese · 20 km away

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (32)

Concord · 78 km away

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)

Charlotte · 68 km away

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (34)

Charlotte · 68 km away

SEP 8

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)

Charlotte · 77 km away

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Around the Crown 10K

Charlotte · 72 km away

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River Jam Trail Race

Charlotte · 72 km away

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Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run

Conover · 12 km away

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)

Charlotte · 68 km away

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)

Charlotte · 68 km away

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at NC (39)

Boone · 62 km away

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M

Charlotte · 72 km away

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC · 80 km

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Recurring 10K races near Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)

The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Charlotte is a fall running race starting at 2229 Tyvola Road, near Marion Diehl Adaptive Field. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, with all distances beginning in the morning. Registration is exclusively via RunSignup; no on-site signups are available. Packet pickup occurs on race morning shortly before the start. The courses are straightforward out-and-back routes, making the format clear before race day. The 5K covers the route once, the 10K covers it twice, and the half marathon completes the out-and-back course four times. The race has a 3 hour 30 minute time limit, offers finisher medals, awards, US Road Running series points, and a best costume award aligned with the Haunted theme.

To The Good Times Trail Run

Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, North Carolina, is the location for the To The Good Times Trail Run, organized by Belmont Run Club. This event offers 5K and 10K trail races. Participants can choose to run either on-site or virtually, with virtual entry fees matching those of the on-site races. The on-site races begin at Rocky Branch Park and utilize bib-chip timing from Innovative Timing. Awards will be presented to overall and age-group winners for each distance. All participants will receive a T-shirt branded with the To The Good Times Trail Run and Belmont Run Club logos, along with a sticker.

Haven Hustle: Miles for Hope

Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M

The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Saturday morning race in Charlotte, North Carolina. It begins at 8:30 AM next to Marion Diehl Adaptive Field on Tyvola Road. Participants select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Advance registration is required via RunSignup; no on-site registration is available. The 5K and 10K follow an out-and-back course, with the 5K completed once and the 10K twice. The half marathon is also out and back, repeating its course four times, making it a lap-style race. The time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Finishers receive medals, awards are presented, and the event contributes series points. The Halloween theme is most evident in the best costume award.

Cal Tri Charlotte

Cal Tri Charlotte athletes head to Lake Norman State Park in North Carolina, located approximately 38 miles north of Charlotte. This event offers a flexible multisport day with 12 options, divided equally between Sprint and Olympic distances. Choices include triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, swim-only, and run-only formats. The standard triathlon involves a swim, bike, and run. RunBikeRun variations substitute the swim with a second run: Sprint distances are 5 km, 26 km bike, 5 km, while Olympic distances are 5 km, 40 km bike, 10 km. Swim-only participants can select 400 yards or 1,640 yards, and runners have 5K and 10K choices. Average air temperatures range from 59 F to 77 F, with water averaging 69 F. Organizers suggest a wetsuit for the swim.

Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (42)

The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a fall running event in Charlotte, North Carolina. It begins at Mallard Creek Playground on Mallard Creek Road, across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. All distances commence at 8:30 AM. Online registration is available via RunSignup; no race-day sign-ups will be permitted. The course design is straightforward and repetitive: each distance follows an out-and-back route. The 5K completes it once, the 10K completes it twice, and the half marathon completes its out-and-back course four times. This allows runners to cover the same terrain multiple times and monitor their progress with each loop. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes prior to the start and concludes 10 minutes before the start. The course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Entry fees are reduced for children aged 1 to 15 for all distances.

Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)

The Haunted 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon in Charlotte begins at 8:30 AM from Mallard Creek Playground, located across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. This US Road Running event offers four distance options on the same race morning. All participants must register through RunSignup prior to the event, as on-site registration is not available. The courses consist of straightforward out-and-back routes, each featuring a hill at the beginning and end. The 5K completes the route once, the 10K twice, the half marathon four times, and the marathon eight times, all within a six-hour time limit. Medals will be awarded to all finishers, with additional awards presented. Series points are recorded, and the Halloween theme is most evident in the best costume award.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (44)

The Medal Madness race in Charlotte begins next to Marion Diehl Adaptive Field at 8:30 AM, offering participants a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. It is a standard road race with registration exclusively through RunSignup; no race-day registration is available. Packet pickup is open from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes prior to the gun. The 5K and 10K follow an identical out-and-back course. The 5K is completed once, and the 10K is completed twice. The half marathon also uses an out-and-back format, repeating its loop four times. Participants should anticipate a course with repeated segments rather than a point-to-point tour of Charlotte. All finishers get medals, awards are presented, series points are tallied, and a Best Costume award is included, adding a fun Medal Madness element to the standard race format.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a running event in Charlotte, North Carolina. All three distances start at 8:30 AM near Marion Diehl Adaptive Field. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, or 13.1-mile half marathon. All runners must register in advance via RunSignup; no race-day registration is available. The 5K and 10K courses follow a single out-and-back route, with the 5K completing it once and the 10K completing it twice. The half marathon also uses an out-and-back format, repeated four times, making it a predictable, looped course. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes prior to the start and concludes 10 minutes before the race. The course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

A Shot in the Dark Night Trail Race Charlotte

Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M begins at 9:30 AM from the Dogwood Shelter in Concord, North Carolina. Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances, all held on the same race morning. Advance registration is required via RunSignup, as no race-day sign-ups are available. Packet pickup is open from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes prior. The course offers shade and is primarily paved, with a single section of gravel or dirt. All race distances follow out-and-back designs. The 5K consists of a single 3.11-mile loop. The 10K involves completing this loop twice. The half marathon uses a 3.28-mile out-and-back segment repeated four times, and the marathon repeats this longer segment eight times. A six-hour time limit is in effect for the longer races, emphasizing consistent lap completion. The shorter races utilize the same straightforward course layout.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (47)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Charlotte begins at 8:30 AM from Mallard Creek Playground, located across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, accommodating both short morning runs and longer distance pursuits. Registration is exclusively via RunSignup; no race-day sign-ups are available on site. Packet pickup occurs in a brief window before the start. The courses consist of repeated out-and-back segments, simplifying navigation and management. The 5K completes this loop twice, the 10K four times, and the half marathon uses an extended out-and-back six times within a 3 hour, 30 minute time limit. Finishers receive medals, awards are presented, series points are awarded, and a best costume prize is given, contributing to a relaxed holiday-race atmosphere without overcomplicating the format.

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About 10K races in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Training Notes

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC hosts 45 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Hickory runners keep plenty of short-race rhythm through Fleet Feet Hickory, the Hickory 5K Series, and the Hickory Crawdads & Fleet Feet Hickory Home Run Trot 5k. P. Frans Stadium gives the Home Run Trot its local hook, and Hickory High School gives the Hickory Summer Track Series a clean place for intervals. The route covers 73 km and gains 73 m. The long-day crowd uses Ridge-to-Bridge Marathon, Table Rock Climb, The Scream Half Marathon, and HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race as anchor races.

Lenoir riders talk about Overmountain Cycles and then point you north toward Pisgah National Forest. The route covers 9 km with 955 m of elevation. Wilson Creek Lollipop stays 99% gravel, and Michael Lowther / Overmountain Cycles originally shared it. The route is 4 km with 1,912 m of elevation. Maple Sally brings the punch, because the winding trip down Maple Sally has lots of short, punchy climbs.

Season planning stays honest here because the brief does not name exact best months. Summer brings the big caveat, because locals have logged very hot days even on the good routes. Runners keep the Hickory Summer Track Series, 5K work, and early Z2 miles in play when the heat sits heavy. Riders lean toward creekside gravel, base miles, and steady pacing through the mix of woods and farmland. Winter details are not listed in the brief, so locals shift by feel and keep the country-road miles simple. Pisgah National Forest still sits north when climbing legs want work.