Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (27) 2026

The Eagle 5K & 13.1M is a small race in Hickory, North Carolina, featuring a 5K and a half marathon. Both races begin at 8:30 AM. Registration must be completed on RunSignup prior to race day, as on-site registration is not available. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior. Both courses follow repeated out-and-back laps originating north of the VFW, with parking and restrooms located at the Trailhead. The 5K consists of two out-and-back repetitions, while the half marathon involves six repetitions of a longer out-and-back course. The half marathon has a 3-hour and 30-minute time limit. Water, fruit or gummy snacks, and granola bars are provided at the start, at the completion of each lap, and post-race. Runners are permitted to carry their own additional hydration or nutrition.