Charlotte and Wilmington are the two most popular cities to run a North Carolina half marathon.
North Carolina Half Marathon Calendar
Browse all North Carolina Half Marathons in 2024-2025 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.
North Carolina Half Marathon Calendar
Dates may be subject to alteration, please check race website.
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Distances
Featured Race
November 16, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Richmond, Featured
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
Featured Race
November 17, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Wilmington, Featured
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
Featured Race
November 16, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, Featured
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
October 12, 2024
100-500 runners
Greensboro, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
October 19, 2024
1-100 runners
Kinston, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 19, 2024
1-100 runners
Nashville, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 19, 2024
100-500 runners
Black Mountain, North Carolina
October 19, 2024
1-100 runners
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 19, 2024
100-500 runners
Kinston, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 20, 2024
500-1000 runners
Durham, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
October 26, 2024
100-500 runners
Emerald Isle, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
October 26, 2024
100-500 runners
Greensboro, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Trail
October 27, 2024
100-500 runners
Durham, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 2, 2024
1-100 runners
Raleigh, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
November 2, 2024
1-100 runners
Winnabow, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 3, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Raleigh, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 9, 2024
1-100 runners
New Bern, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 9, 2024
100-500 runners
Mt. Airy, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 10, 2024
500-1000 runners
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
November 16, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, Featured
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 16, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Richmond, Featured
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 16, 2024
100-500 runners
Tryon, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
November 17, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Wilmington, Featured
- 10K, 5k, Half 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 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 most popular cities to run North Carolina half marathons?