Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K
When is Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K?
Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Hickory, NC.
What distances does Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K offer?
Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K offers 2 events: Charity Chase 5K, Charity Chase Half Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Chase 5K | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Charity Chase Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $60.00 | Register |
How much does Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K cost?
Registration for Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K held?
Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K is held in Hickory, NC at Start line for the 5K and the Half are at the corner of 4th St NW and Main Ave NW.
About Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5K
We are celebrating our 20th year of the Charity Chase Half Marathon!!!!
The Charity Chase Half Marathon is a rewarding run for those up for the challenge. Hickory is in the foothills of North Carolina and the race course winds around the city with elevation changes that will require some effort. You will have run up and down the equivalent of a sixty-story building before you finish but don't be scared off! We have participants that run/walk and runners as young as seven and as old as seventy.
The Charity Chase 5k will take participants through the downtown area of Hickory.
Charity Chase Half Marathon will start at 7:30 AM.
Charity Chase 5K will start at 7:00 AM.
Our Charity volunteer groups help make Charity Chase Half Marathon run smoothly. There will be over 300 volunteers at the start/finish and along the race course to cheer you on, provide water, Gatorade & GU. They may even entertain you along the way! Hickory's Police Department will be at every controlled intersection and our EMS will be on standby along the course for your safety.
Packet Pick Up will be Friday, April 17th from 12pm-6pm at the Hickory Metro Convention Center.
Race Day Packet Pick Up is available at race venue between 5:30 am - 6:45 am.
Everything we do at Charity Chase Half Marathon is geared to giving our RUNNERS a rewarding race where, hopefully, new PERSONAL BESTS and GREAT EXPERIENCES will be found. We look forward to seeing you there!
Awards:
Half Marathon
Top 3 Male/Female Overall
Top 3 Age Group Male/Female Awards: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
5K
Top 3 Male/Female Overall
1st place in each age group awards: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
Half Marathon Shirt
TBD
5K Shirt
TBD
Refund Policy
All sales are final. No refunds for this event.
Charity Chase Executive Committee reserves the right to modify, change, reschedule, or cancel this event.
Packet Pickups
Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave Dr SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Friday, April 17th from 12pm-6pm
Course Maps for 5K and Half Marathon
2026 Charity Chase 5K
https://www.strava.com/routes/3437065238524291936
2026 Charity Chase Half Marathon
https://www.strava.com/routes/3440755278430857028