You can run North Carolina half-marathon events in Asheville, Black Mountain, Burlington, Camp Lejeune, Carolina Beach, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Durham, Emerald Isle, Gibsonville, Greensboro, Hickory, Hillsborough, Holly Springs, Key West, Kinston, Kitty Hawk, Mt. Airy, New Bern, New Hill, Ocean Isle Beach, Pleasant Garden, Raleigh, Snow Camp, Statesville, Todd, Waynesville, Wilmington, Winnabow, and Winston-Salem.
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October 18, 2026
100-500 runners
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- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail & Road
October 18, 2026
500-1000 runners
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- Half Marathon, Road
October 17, 2026
100-500 runners
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- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
October 24, 2026
100-500 runners
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- Half Marathon, Trail
October 4, 2026
1-100 runners
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- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
November 7, 2026
100-500 runners
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- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 15, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 1, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 14, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
March 7, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
July 11, 2026
100-500 runners
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- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
October 24, 2026
100-500 runners
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- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
October 11, 2026
100-500 runners
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- Half Marathon, Road
February 28, 2026
1-100 runners
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- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
February 2, 2026
100-500 runners
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- Half Marathon, Road
April 25, 2026
500-1000 runners
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- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
May 16, 2026
100-500 runners
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- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
August 29, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
[get_race_listing_state_city post_id="121531"]
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
March 7, 2026
100-500 runners
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- Half Marathon, Trail & Road
September 20, 2025
100-500 runners
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- Half Marathon, Trail
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Running in North Carolina
FAQ
What are the most popular North Carolina half marathons?
The two most popular half marathons in North Carolina are the Charlotte Half Marathon which had 3,004 finishers in 2023, followed by the City of Oaks Half Marathon in Raleigh has 2,339 finishers in 2023 and the Tobacco Road Half Marathon with 2,046 finishers.
What are the best North Carolina half marathons for beginners in 2026?
The North Carolina half marathons that we recommend most frequently for beginners are the:
Charlotte Half Marathon: The biggest and one of the most well-produced half marathons in North Carolina with a great course for beginners.
The Coast Guard Half Marathon: Scenic, flat, and fast with a course through the U.S. Coast Guard Base and Air Station in Elizabeth City. A great experience with a lot of military history.
The Tobacco Road Half Marathon: A fast course along the American Tobacco Trail well-supported with volunteers and scenic.
Which North Carolina cities have half marathons?
