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North Carolina Half Marathon Calendar

Browse all North Carolina Half Marathons in 2025 and 2026 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.

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June 21, 2025
1-100 runners
Waynesville, North Carolina
July 12, 2025
100-500 runners
Cary, North Carolina
August 23, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Asheville, North Carolina
September 6, 2025
1-100 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
September 13, 2025
500-1000 runners
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run logo
September 13, 2025
500-1000 runners
Snow Camp, North Carolina
September 27, 2025
1-100 runners
Davidson, North Carolina
October 4, 2025
1-100 runners
Cary, North Carolina
Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon & 5k LOGO
October 5, 2025
100-500 runners
Hillsborough, North Carolina
October 18, 2025
100-500 runners
Greensboro, North Carolina
October 18, 2025
1-100 runners
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
October 18, 2025
100-500 runners
Kinston, North Carolina
October 18, 2025
100-500 runners
Black Mountain, North Carolina
Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon & 5K logo
October 18, 2025
1-100 runners
Kinston, North Carolina
October 19, 2025
500-1000 runners
Durham, North Carolina
October 25, 2025
100-500 runners
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
October 25, 2025
100-500 runners
Emerald Isle, North Carolina
October 25, 2025
100-500 runners
Greensboro, North Carolina
October 26, 2025
100-500 runners
Durham, North Carolina

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 2025?

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 months can I run a half marathon in North Carolina?

You can run a half marathon in North Carolina in January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

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