HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race
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HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race
The HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race in Hickory, North Carolina is an inaugural 100 mile event with entries for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10 people. The course uses a roughly 4 mile loop that passes along double-track farm trails, single-track hiking trails, the Aviation Trail, and through Winkler Park before returning to the main entry of Crawdad's Stadium at 2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory.
The full 100 mile distance includes more than 17,230 feet of elevation gain. The route is approximately 70% trails and 30% paved, and it contains hills, descents, tight turns, roots, rocks, several short steep climbs, and two longer climbs of about 0.65 miles each. The course will be marked with cones, arrow signs, and reflective tape for night running.
Registration details provided by the organizer include an opening date of December 17, 2025 and a registration fee listed at $125.00. A guaranteed custom hoodie cutoff and a price increase occur on Sunday, September 13 at 11:59 pm; final registration is noted to end Friday, October 9 at 11:59 pm. Distances, course surface percentages, elevation, and the stadium start/finish location are specified by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
