North Carolina · Half Marathon

2026-2027 Half Marathons in North Carolina

Every upcoming Half Marathon in North Carolina, all 162 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

162 upcoming half marathons · 126 with finish-time stats

5K Races 54710K Races 166Marathons 24Ultramarathons 13
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The North Carolina races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,167 finishersNovant Health Wilmington NC Marathonin the Half MarathonLongest-running10th year10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5kannual tradition

North Carolina Half Marathons by City

Winston-Salem 23Charlotte 20Wilmington 18Raleigh 16Concord 14Hickory 12Rocky Mount 11Boone 5Apex 4Winston Salem 4Holly Springs 3Cary 3Tryon 2New Bern 2Elizabethtown 2Ellerbe 2Durham 2Fayetteville 1Greensboro 1Carolina Beach 1Gibsonville 1Oak Island 1Greenville 1Mooresville 1

Half Marathons in North Carolina by Month

November 2026 22December 2026 14January 2027 17February 2027 14March 2027 18April 2027 18May 2027 16June 2027 11July 2027 10August 2027 9September 2027 5

The Next Half Marathons in North Carolina

162 total
Sun, Aug 2, 2026Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening Apex, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning Apex, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Holly Springs, NCMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $85Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44) Raleigh, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $65Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (44) Concord, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Register Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44) Wilmington, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $65Register Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45) Rocky Mount, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45) Hickory, NC5KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45) Charlotte, NC5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Cape Fear River Run Fayetteville, NC10KHalf Marathon19.3 MilesFrom $95Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Charlotte, NCMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $140Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46) Concord, NC5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $65Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in North Carolina

Which North Carolina cities have the most half marathons?

Winston-Salem (23), Charlotte (20), Wilmington (18), Raleigh (16) lead the state for Half Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most half marathons held in North Carolina?

November is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in North Carolina, with 22 of the 162, followed by March with 18. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are North Carolina Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 115 Half Marathon races in North Carolina with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:12:42, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail Half Marathon races in North Carolina?

Yes, 4 races around North Carolina get you off the pavement: 3 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail.