The Aug. 19 downtown show, sponsored by CareVet of Conover Pet Veterinary Hospital, also crowned smallest, largest, waggiest-tail, look-alike, costume, and most paw-triotic pets.
Browsing: Parks
Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, face painting, and food are listed 5–7 p.m.; Modern Nissan of Hickory is the presenting sponsor.
The 4-mile loop course is about 70% trail, with more than 17,950 feet of elevation gain; $125 registration includes a hoodie and a finisher’s award.
Early registration is $30 through Aug. 3, then $35; a headlamp or flashlight is required on the mixed paved and off-road course.
Flag football is listed for ages 4–6 and tackle for ages 7–12; a 2026 physical, birth certificate, blue card, and signed forms are required.
Age-group events run 6–9 p.m. at the LRU outdoor track; series entry is $30, or $10 a night, with a $5 walk-up increase.