The City of Hickory has announced the 2026 Unifour Senior Games, will take place March 31 through May 22. This annual event celebrates active living and creativity for adults ages 50 and older across Catawba, Burke, Alexander, and Caldwell counties.
Participants can register online at www.ncseniorgames.org/unifour. The $15 registration fee includes a commemorative t-shirt and lunch at the Opening Ceremonies.
The opening ceremonies will take place at Highland Recreation Center on Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. Festivities kick off with the annual Fun Walk and Parade of Flags at 9:30 a.m.
Important Dates
• Registration Deadline: Monday, March 17
• Athletic Events: Tuesday, April 7 – Friday, May 22
• SilverArts Exhibit: April 2-10 at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
• Follies Showcase: Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at Ridgeview Recreation Center
Closing Ceremonies
Dress in your best semi-formal attire for a senior prom-themed Closing Ceremonies on Tuesday, May 12, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Highland Recreation Center. This year, the Unifour Senior Games welcomes Carla Kincaid as a 2026 North Carolina Senior Games trained ambassador. Originally from Morganton, Kincaid has represented Unifour on the local, state, and national level for over 10 years.
For more than 30 years, the Unifour Senior Games have brought together older adults to compete in athletic and arts events, fostering health, wellness, and community. The Unifour Senior Games is one of 54 programs sanctioned by North Carolina Senior Games (NCSG), the statewide Senior Olympics initiative serving all 100 counties.
For more information, contact Local Coordinator Charla Davis at 828-322-7046 ext. 7022
or cdavis@hickorync.gov.