When in August are most half marathons held?
The busiest weekend in North Carolina is August 14 and August 15, with 3 of them. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · August 2027 · North Carolina
Half Marathons in North Carolina in August 2027
Every Half Marathon in North Carolina in August 2027, all 5 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
August Half Marathons, By the Numbers
2:10:14Median finish time
1:41:13Median winning time
12Median field size
5August half marathons with published results
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 Sep 26, 2026.
When in August
The August Race Weekends
Half marathons are not spread evenly across August. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
By the numbers
The Biggest Field
The largest field of any August Half Marathon in North Carolina, from the most recent published results.
North Carolina Half Marathons by City in August
The Next Half Marathons in August
5 total Sat, Aug 14, 2027Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) Mill Spring, NCFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (33) Concord, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M Winston-Salem, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (34) Winston-Salem, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Aug 28, 2027Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K Asheville, NCFrom $75Details
Common Questions About Running an August Half Marathon in North Carolina
What is a good Half Marathon time?
Across the 5 of these August half marathons with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:10:14, and the median winning time was 1:41:13. So anything under 2:10:14 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical August Half Marathon field?
The median one finished 12 runners, across the 5 of these August half marathons with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 2:54:22.
Are there trail half marathons in North Carolina in August?
Yes, one race around North Carolina gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.