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 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 [email protected] to submit your race.
Filter North Carolina Half Marathons
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Filter North Carolina Half Marathons
Race Size
Difficulty
Scenery
Type
Perfect For
Distances
Featured Race
March 16, 2024
500-1000 runners
Asheville, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
February 15, 2025
500-1000 runners
Oak Island, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
February 22, 2025
1-100 runners
Wilmington, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
February 22, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Wilmington, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
March 1, 2025
1-100 runners
Ellerbe, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
March 1, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 1, 2025
1-100 runners
Troutman, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
March 9, 2025
500-1000 runners
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
March 16, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Cary, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
March 22, 2025
1-100 runners
Mooresville, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 27, 2025
1-100 runners
Mills River, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
March 29, 2025
100-500 runners
Greensboro, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 29, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
April 5, 2025
1-100 runners
North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 5, 2025
1-100 runners
Cullowhee, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 12, 2025
500-1000 runners
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 12, 2025
500-1000 runners
Sunset Beach, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 19, 2025
1-100 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
April 26, 2025
100-500 runners
Greensboro, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Trail
April 27, 2025
100-500 runners
Ocracoke, North Carolina
- 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?
