When are most half marathons held in Raleigh?
October is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in Raleigh, with 2 of the 17, followed by January with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
North Carolina · Half Marathon
2026-2027 Half Marathons in Raleigh, North Carolina
Every upcoming Half Marathon around Raleigh, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
17 upcoming half marathons found · 13 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Raleigh races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42) Raleigh, NCFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Register Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M, Raleigh, NC (03) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Jan 30, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (05) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (08) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (12) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (16) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (20) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, May 29, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (31) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Register Sat, Aug 14, 2027Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Luau 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35) Raleigh, NCFrom $65Register Sat, Sep 18, 2027Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38) Raleigh, NCFrom $45Details
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 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in Raleigh
Are Raleigh half marathons beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 8 Half Marathon races in Raleigh with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:23:34, 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.
Where can I train for a Half Marathon in Raleigh?
Browse Raleigh run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.