Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon - North Carolina experience and scenery

Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon – North Carolina

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Date
April 3, 2027
Starting Time

8:30 AM

Course

Trail

Fees

$35 - $70

Location

Pleasant Garden

Participants

500-1000

Terrain

Some Hills

Environment

Small Town, Forested, Park Run

Temperature
High: 81°
/ Low: 65°
Perfect For:
Beginner Friendly
Well Organized
Family Friendly
Walker Friendly
Stroller Friendly
Charity Race
Overview

Seize the Day, Seize the Night!

Run trails by day, race again by headlamp! Join us on Saturday, April 3, 2027 at Proud Lake State Recreation Area for Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem—a one-of-a-kind trail experience with races in both the morning and evening. Choose from the morning or evening Half Marathon or 10K, or go all in and Double up! Morning races take place in daylight, while evening races start before sunset and finish under the stars. The well-marked, wide trails are beginner-friendly but offer just enough challenge to keep it interesting.

Between races, stick around and enjoy the community atmosphere. We’ll have hot food, a potluck, lawn games, music, coffee, and campfires—plus plenty of space to relax. Bring a tent for a daytime nap, a chair for stories, and your favorite trail friends.

And if you run both races? Your two medals magnetically connect to form one epic keepsake. Embrace the daylight, chase the moonlight—or do both!

Course Description

Carpe Diem and Carpe Noctem Half Marathon follow a wide, relatively flat trail route at Proud Lake Recreation Area, with only a few short rooted sections. The course is straightforward, well-marked, and run in reverse of the Black Toenail Friday route. You’ll see hanging tape every 0.1 miles for confidence and clear turn signs at every intersection.

The Half Marathon is a two-loop course with six on-course aid stations.

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