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.
Upcoming Half Marathons Near Wilmington, NC
Browse all North Carolina Half Marathons in 2026 and 2027 by month and by city below. For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up.
We dedicate hours every month searching for races to include in the North Carolina Half Marathons calendar. If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
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November 15, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Wilmington, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
December 5, 2026
500-1000 runners
Wilmington, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
February 6, 2027
1-100 runners
Winnabow, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
February 27, 2027
1-100 runners
Wilmington, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
February 27, 2027
1,000-10,000 runners
Wilmington, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
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?
