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.
Upcoming Half Marathons Near Cary, NC
Looking for a half marathon in Cary, North Carolina? Browse the most comprehensive Cary half marathon calendar with each race history, course description, difficulty rating, finisher ranges, scenery, and what the race is perfect for like family-friendly or lots of crowd support.
You’ll also be able to find must-know race logistics like pricing, start time, and course maps.
Half marathons are always coming and going. If you don’t see a race on the Cary half marathon calendar, you can contact us at [email protected].
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Featured Race
January 18, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Key West, Delaware
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
July 12, 2025
100-500 runners
Cary, North Carolina
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
October 4, 2025
1-100 runners
Cary, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
October 18, 2025
1-100 runners
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 19, 2025
500-1000 runners
Durham, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
October 26, 2025
100-500 runners
Durham, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 2, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Raleigh, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 22, 2025
100-500 runners
Holly Springs, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 27, 2025
100-500 runners
Raleigh, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 29, 2025
1-100 runners
Cary, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
December 6, 2025
500-1000 runners
Raleigh, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Trail
February 21, 2026
1-100 runners
New Hill, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
March 15, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Cary, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
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?
