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.
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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Filter North Carolina Half Marathons
Race Size
Difficulty
Scenery
Type
Perfect For
Distances
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January 18, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Key West, Delaware
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
June 21, 2025
1-100 runners
Waynesville, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
July 12, 2025
100-500 runners
Cary, North Carolina
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
August 23, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Asheville, North Carolina
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
September 6, 2025
1-100 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
September 13, 2025
500-1000 runners
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
September 13, 2025
500-1000 runners
Snow Camp, North Carolina
- Half Marathon
September 27, 2025
1-100 runners
Davidson, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 4, 2025
1-100 runners
Cary, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
October 5, 2025
100-500 runners
Hillsborough, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 18, 2025
100-500 runners
Greensboro, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
October 18, 2025
1-100 runners
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 18, 2025
100-500 runners
Kinston, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 18, 2025
100-500 runners
Black Mountain, North Carolina
October 18, 2025
1-100 runners
Kinston, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 19, 2025
500-1000 runners
Durham, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
October 25, 2025
100-500 runners
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 25, 2025
100-500 runners
Emerald Isle, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
October 25, 2025
100-500 runners
Greensboro, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Trail
October 26, 2025
100-500 runners
Durham, North Carolina
- 10K, 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 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 North Carolina cities have half marathons?
