HKY 100

Join us for Hickory’s inaugural HKY 100, a 100-mile ultra trail race designed for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10. This challenging event pushes the limits of endurance, pace, and strategy as you race around the clock.

The course features a 4-mile loop that combines:

Double-track farm trails (once believed to be old moonshine roads)

Single-track hiking paths

The newly created Aviation Walk

Winkler Park nature trails

A unique finish at the Hickory Crawdads stadium

Expect over 15,500 feet of elevation gain across a route that’s approximately 70% trail and 30% paved. The terrain includes short, steep climbs and two longer ascents of about 0.65 miles each. The course will be well-marked with cones, arrow signs, and reflective tape for night running. Be prepared for true trail conditions—hills, descents, tight turns, roots, rocks, and other natural features.

Registration required: https://www.hickorync.gov/hky-100

Community event in Hickory, Catawba County, NC 28601.