Half Marathons in North Carolina — 2026

There are 89 half marathons in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36) in Hickory on September 5. North Carolina half marathons run primarily September through October.

Black Friday Relays Leftover Race

Fri, Nov 27 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K Race10K Black Friday Relay10K Relay Team +4

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

Tue, Dec 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

5KHalf Marathon10K Run +2

From $30 Open

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Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 5 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Half Marathon

Closed

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Wilmington Historic 5KWilmington Historic Virtual 5KWilmington Historic Virtual 10K +5

From $35 Open

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Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Visit New Bern 5KCarolinaEast 10KTrader Construction Half Marathon

From $24 Open

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Mistletoe Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

1 Mile5KHalf Marathon

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5KHalf Marathon

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

Fri, Jan 1 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Sip & StrollVirtual 5K5K +2

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Sat, Jan 16 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

5 Mile RuckVirtual 5 Mile5 Mile +6

From $40 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K

Sat, Mar 6 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

In person 5KPusher 5KRider 5K +20

From $0 Open

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Cary Greenways Half-Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Cary, NC Cary

5K5KVirtual 5K +13

From $5 Open

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Fellowship of the Idiots 19.7-Mile Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

FOTI Returning Idiot & Not Running the Whole DistanceFellowship of the Idiots First TimersFellowship of the Idiots First Timers

From $19.7 Open

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Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Runner - 5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 Miler5 Miler +7

From $39.99 Open

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CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Crazy One Mile (Timed)Crazy One Mile (Timed)5K Run/Walk +7

From $10 Open Closing Soon 37 spots left

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Sunrise Scramble

Sat, Apr 3 · Cary, NC Cary

5KVirtual 5KVirtual 5K +13

From $5 Open

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North Carolina Springs Classic & The Fest

Sat, Apr 10 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

5k5k5K RUCK +9

From $40 Closed

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Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

1 Mile1 Mile5K Run/Walk +11

From $19 Open 55 spots left

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2027 Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

1 Mile5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +4

From $20 Open

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Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

5K5KHalf Marathon (No Medal Option) +2

From $25 Closed

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SwimRun Lake James

Sat, Apr 24 · Nebo, NC Nebo

SwimRun Lake James Short Course (SOLO Option)SwimRun Lake James Short CourseSwimRun Lake James Long Course +1

From $175 Open 60 spots left

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Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Ocracoke, NC Ocracoke

Virtual 5K5K5K +7

From $35 Open 3 spots left

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Harmon Field Half Marathon & Morris Fun Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Morris Fun RunMorris Fun RunHarmon Field Half Marathon +1

From $15 Closed

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Neuse River Bridge Run 2026

Fri, Apr 30 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Super Kids Fun RunVirtual Super Kids Fun RunVirtual Super Kids Fun Run +13

From $20 Closed

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AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M

Sat, May 1 · Henderson, NC Henderson

AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5KAIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5KAIMHigh-Keep Pressing 10K +5

From $15 Closed 55 spots left

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Biltmore Kiwanis Classic

Sun, May 16 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5k5k15k +3

From $60 Open 8 spots left

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Beer City 20k Relay & 5k/10k

Sat, May 29 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Single Runner 5kSingle Runner 10K20K 2-Person Team Relay +2

From $45 Open

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8th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

5K (Sunday)Half Marathon (Saturday)Half Marathon +8

From $30 Open

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Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Sat, Aug 28 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5K5KVirtual Runner - 5K +9

From $29.99 Open

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Run Ocean Isle Beach 2027

Sat, Oct 23 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

1 MilerVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open

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