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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January 16, 2027
100-500 runners
Gibsonville, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Trail
January 23, 2027
1-100 runners
Asheville, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
February 6, 2027
1-100 runners
Winnabow, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
February 13, 2027
1-100 runners
New Hill, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
February 27, 2027
1-100 runners
Pleasant Garden, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
February 27, 2027
1-100 runners
Wilmington, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
February 27, 2027
1,000-10,000 runners
Wilmington, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
March 6, 2027
1-100 runners
Greenville, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 14, 2027
1,000-10,000 runners
Cary, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
March 20, 2027
500-1000 runners
Asheville, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
March 27, 2027
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
April 3, 2027
1,000-10,000 runners
Winston Salem, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 3, 2027
1-100 runners
Cullowhee, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 3, 2027
500-1000 runners
Pleasant Garden, North Carolina
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail & Road
April 4, 2027
500-1000 runners
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 10, 2027
1-100 runners
Nebo, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
April 10, 2027
100-500 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
May 1, 2027
1,000-10,000 runners
New Bern, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
May 8, 2027
500-1000 runners
Hendersonville, North Carolina
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
May 15, 2027
100-500 runners
Todd, North Carolina
- 5k, 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 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?
