North Carolina Half Marathons by Date
Browse all North Carolina half marathons in 2024 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. When you view a race, you might also find contact info if you’re having problems with your registration or need to contact the race directors.
We dedicated dozens of 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.
Looking for the best North Carolina half marathon for you? Beneath the North Carolina half marathon calendar we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions.
Upcoming 2024 North Carolina Half Marathons
March 2024
Sat Mar 2 | Corporate Cup Half Marathon & 5K | Charlotte NC |
Sat Mar 2 | Viking Dash Charlotte Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Gastonia NC |
Sat Mar 9 | Feed Stokes Half Marathon & 5k | King NC |
Sat Mar 9 | Live Well Half Marathon & 5k | Greenville NC |
Sat Mar 16 | Asheville Marathon and Half | Asheville NC |
Sun Mar 17 | Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon | Cary NC |
Sat Mar 23 | Lake Norman Half Marathon & 5k Wildman | Mooresville NC |
Sun Mar 24 | Cary Greenways Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Cary NC |
Mon Mar 25 | Appalachian Series – Day 4 Marathon & Half Marathon | Mills River NC |
Sat Mar 30 | Craft Beer Half Marathon & 5M | Charlotte NC |
Sat Mar 30 | Only Fools Run Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Greensboro NC |
April 2024
Sat Apr 6 | Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5k | Cullowhee NC |
Sat Apr 6 | Charlotte RaceFest Half Marathon & 10K | Charlotte NC |
Sat Apr 6 | Gateway to the Smokies Half Marathon | Waynesville NC |
Sat Apr 6 | New South Trail Marathon & Half Marathon | Charlotte NC |
Sun Apr 7 | Coast Guard Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | Elizabeth City NC |
Sat Apr 13 | Charity Chase Half Marathon & 5k | Hickory NC |
Sat Apr 20 | Craft Half Marathon & 5K | Winston-Salem NC |
Sat Apr 20 | Wake Forest Historic Half | Wake Forest NC |
Sun Apr 21 | Flying Pirate Half Marathon & 5k | Kill Devil Hills NC |
Sat Apr 27 | Owls Roost Rumble Half Marathon & 4-Mile | Greensboro NC |
Sat Apr 27 | Run Sunset Beach Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Sunset Beach NC |
Sun Apr 28 | Blackbeard's Half Marathon | Ocracoke NC |
May 2024
Sat May 4 | Neuse River Bridge Run Half Marathon 10k & 5k | New Bern NC |
Sat May 11 | Jump Off Rock Half Marathon & 10k | Hendersonville NC |
Sat May 18 | Cedarock Trail Run Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Burlington NC |
Sat May 18 | New River Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | Todd NC |
Sat May 18 | Strawberry Jam Half Marathon & 5k | Bryson City NC |
Sun May 19 | NCRC Classic Half Marathon & 10k | Cary NC |
June 2024
Sat Jun 1 | Lake Norman Forest Run Half Marathon & 5k | Statesville NC |
Sun Jun 9 | RAD Half Marathon & 10k | Asheville NC |
July 2024
Sat Jul 13 | Sizzling Soles Half Marathon & 10k | Cary NC |
Sat Jul 13 | Wilson Creek Half Marathon | Lenoir NC |
August 2024
Sat Aug 24 | Asheville Half Marathon & 10k | Asheville NC |
Sat Aug 24 | Summer's Done 13.1 | Cary NC |
September 2024
Sat Sep 7 | Eastbound Half Marathon & 5k | Charlotte NC |
Sat Sep 28 | Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K | Asheville NC |
TBD Sep | Luau 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Wilmington NC |
TBD Sep | Uwharrie Dash Moonlight 5k Ten Miler and Double Feature Half | Albemarle NC |
TBD Sep | Luau 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Wilmington NC |
TBD Sep | Marine Corps Half Marathon | Camp Lejeune NC |
TBD Sep | Tread Nightly/Tread Brightly Half Marathon & 4M | Charlotte NC |
TBD Sep | Run for Green Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Davidson NC |
October 2024
November 2024
Sat Nov 2 | Viking Dash – Cape Fear Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Winnabow NC |
Sun Nov 3 | Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Raleigh NC |
TBD Nov | Charlotte Marathon Half Marathon & 5K | Charlotte NC |
TBD Nov | Gobbler 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Wilmington NC |
TBD Nov | Mayberry Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Mt. Airy NC |
TBD Nov | Trail to Tryon Half Marathon 10k & 5k | New Bern NC |
TBD Nov | Battleship Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Wilmington NC |
TBD Nov | Outer Banks Half Marathon | Kitty Hawk NC |
TBD Nov | Cozy Toes Half Marathon 11k & 5.5k | Raleigh NC |
TBD Nov | Gobbler 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Wilmington NC |
TBD Nov | Greensboro Half Marathon | Greensboro NC |
TBD Nov | Holly Springs Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Holly Springs NC |
TBD Nov | Tryon Half Marathon | Tryon NC |
TBD Nov | Lake Norman Turkey Trot Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Cornelius NC |
TBD Nov | Skinny Turkey Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Raleigh NC |
TBD Nov | Turkey Chase Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Cary NC |
December 2024
Sat Dec 7 | Run at the Rock Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Burlington NC |
TBD Dec | Race 13.1 Durham Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Durham NC |
TBD Dec | Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon | Raleigh NC |
TBD Dec | Viking Dash Trail Run Raleigh Half Marathon 10k & 5k | New Hill NC |
TBD Dec | Wilmington Historic Half 10k & 5k | Wilmington NC |
TBD Dec | YMCA Mistletoe Run Half Marathon 5k & 1M | Winston-Salem NC |
TBD Dec | Huntersville Half Marathon & 10k | Huntersville NC |
TBD Dec | Holiday 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Wilmington NC |
TBD Dec | Lake Norman Elf Classic Half Marathon & 5k | Statesville NC |
TBD Dec | Carolina Beach State Park Half Marathon & 5k | Carolina Beach NC |
January 2025
TBD Jan | Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon | Ellerbe NC |
TBD Jan | Rocky Road Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Charlotte NC |
TBD Jan | Asheville Hot Chocolate Races Half Marathon 10k 5k & 1k | Asheville NC |
TBD Jan | Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Half Marathon | Gibsonville NC |
TBD Jan | Viking Dash – Greensboro Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Pleasant Garden NC |
February 2025
TBD Feb | Sledgehammer Half Marathon 10k & 5k | North Topsail Beach NC |
TBD Feb | Run Oak Island Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | Oak Island NC |
TBD Feb | Ellerbe Marathon & Half Marathon | Ellerbe NC |
TBD Feb | Wilmington NC Marathon Half Marathon 5k 1M &Relay | Wilmington NC |
Frequently Asked Questions about North Carolina Half Marathons
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 2024?
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.
What are the best months to run a North Carolina half marathon?
April and October are the two most popular months to run a half marathon in Nevada.
What are the most popular cities to run North Carolina half marathons?
Charlotte and Wilmington are the two most popular cities to run a North Carolina half marathon.