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Running Races in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Upcoming running races in and near Hillsborough, North Carolina - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.

3 upcoming races · 3 with finish-time stats

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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field803 finishersRunning of the Elvesin the 1 Mile Longest-running9th year9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5Kannual tradition

Sun, Oct 4, 20269th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K Hillsborough, NCHalf Marathon5KFrom $30Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Running of the Elves Hillsborough, NC1 MileFrom $20Details Sun, Jan 31, 2027Occoneechee Mountain Challenge 10 Mile Race Hillsborough, NC10 MilesFrom $60Details

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 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Hillsborough

Are Hillsborough races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 3 races in Hillsborough with published results, the typical median finish is around 1:38:12, 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 race in Hillsborough?

Browse Hillsborough run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.