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SUMMARY:Ruff\, Ruff\, Run 5K and Dog Festival
DESCRIPTION:As part of its annual 5K series\, the Hickory Parks\, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department will host the third annual Ruff\, Ruff\, Run 5K and Dog Festival this September. \nThe Ruff\, Ruff\, Run 5K will begin at Winkler Park on Saturday\, Sept. 26\, at 11 a.m. This dog friendly race invites participants to run with their canine companions along a 3.1 mile loop featuring both paved and wooded trails. All dogs must be leashed throughout the event and have proof of vaccinations. \nBefore and after the race\, runners\, dogs\, and families can enjoy the Ruff\, Ruff\, Run Dog Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival will feature food trucks\, music\, dog focused vendors\, obedience demonstrations\, and a special dog yoga session held after the 5K. \nRegistration for the Ruff\, Ruff\, Run is open now at runsignup.com/Race/NC/Hickory/HickoryKSeries. The registration fee is $30\, increasing to $35 after Sept. 13. Participants who register by Sept. 13 will receive a custom event t-shirt. T-shirts will be available to those who register after Sept. 13 on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPacket pickup will take place at Highland Recreation Center (1451 8th St Dr NE\, Hickory) on Thursday\, Sept. 24\, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.\, and Friday\, Sept. 25\, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Race bibs and t-shirts may also be picked up at Winkler Park on race day between 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. \nThe Hickory 5K Series is presented by Frye Regional Medical Center\, the Official Healthcare Provider of the Hickory 5K Series\, and OS1st\, the Official Performance Sock of the Hickory 5K Series. \nAdditional sponsors of the Ruff\, Ruff\, Run 5K include SynergyLabs\, Catawba Valley Animal Hospital\, Outdoor Supply Company\, Toasted\, Foot Solutions of Hickory\, and Cook’s Sports. \nWinkler Park is located at 2500 Clement Blvd. NW in Hickory. \nFor more information\, contact Lance Riddile at 828 322 7046\, ext. 7254\, or email lriddile@hickorync.gov.
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LOCATION:Winkler Park Activity Building\, 2500 Clement Blvd NW\, HICKORY\, NC\, 28601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Non-Contact Boxing Class (Wed)
DESCRIPTION:This class is tailored to individuals aged 10 to 80.  These dynamic sessions will focus on mastering boxing fundamentals and self-defense techniques\, while pushing physical boundaries. Class sizes will range from a minimum of five to a maximum of 20 students.  This empowering program is designed to transform your fitness journey and unlock your full potential. The great news is that this program is free.  Please bring comfortable sportswear and\, if you have them\, boxing gloves. \nRegistration begins September 21 and will end October 30th. Space is limited! \nRegistration Link: https://hickory.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=690
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/non-contact-boxing-class-wed/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Ridgeview Recreation Center\, 115 7th Ave SW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Non-Contact Boxing Class (Wed)
DESCRIPTION:This class is tailored to individuals aged 10 to 80.  These dynamic sessions will focus on mastering boxing fundamentals and self-defense techniques\, while pushing physical boundaries. Class sizes will range from a minimum of five to a maximum of 20 students.  This empowering program is designed to transform your fitness journey and unlock your full potential. The great news is that this program is free.  Please bring comfortable sportswear and\, if you have them\, boxing gloves. \nRegistration begins September 21 and will end October 30th. Space is limited! \nRegistration Link: https://hickory.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=690
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/non-contact-boxing-class-wed/2026-11-11/
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SUMMARY:Non-Contact Boxing Class (Wed)
DESCRIPTION:This class is tailored to individuals aged 10 to 80.  These dynamic sessions will focus on mastering boxing fundamentals and self-defense techniques\, while pushing physical boundaries. Class sizes will range from a minimum of five to a maximum of 20 students.  This empowering program is designed to transform your fitness journey and unlock your full potential. The great news is that this program is free.  Please bring comfortable sportswear and\, if you have them\, boxing gloves. \nRegistration begins September 21 and will end October 30th. Space is limited! \nRegistration Link: https://hickory.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=690
URL:https://www.hickorync.gov/calendar/event/non-contact-boxing-class-wed/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Ridgeview Recreation Center\, 115 7th Ave SW\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Non-Contact Boxing Class (Wed)
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