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.
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November 1, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Raleigh, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 7, 2026
100-500 runners
Mt Airy, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 8, 2026
500-1000 runners
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
November 8, 2026
1-100 runners
Fayetteville, North Carolina
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
November 13, 2026
100-500 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 14, 2026
100-500 runners
Tryon, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
November 14, 2026
100-500 runners
Washington, North Carolina
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
November 14, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
November 15, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Wilmington, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 21, 2026
100-500 runners
Holly Springs, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 21, 2026
500-1000 runners
Greensboro, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 27, 2026
100-500 runners
Snow Camp, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Trail
November 28, 2026
1-100 runners
Cary, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
December 5, 2026
1-100 runners
New Bern, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
December 5, 2026
500-1000 runners
Wilmington, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
December 5, 2026
500-1000 runners
Raleigh, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Trail
December 5, 2026
500-1000 runners
Winston Salem, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
December 12, 2026
1-100 runners
Burlington, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
December 19, 2026
100-500 runners
Statesville, North Carolina
- 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 2026?
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?
