Sat, Apr 24, 2027

Owls Roost Rumble

Greensboro, NC

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2015
Half Marathon4 Miles

Entry is $33 now and rises to $38 after Nov 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Owls Roost Rumble

The course runs through the Greensboro watershed trails, looping around Lake Brandt on singletrack that rolls and dips through the woods. There are stretches that push you and stretches that let you breathe. The lakeside sections open things up. Runners, hikers, and ruckers all share the trails, and the terrain shifts enough to keep you honest the whole way.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at Fleet Feet Greensboro, where your bib gets you a discount at checkout. Race-morning pickup is available at Bur-Mil Park as well. Parking is in the paved lots scattered through the park, and you will walk a bit from your car to the start, so leave yourself extra time before the gun.

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Owls Roost Rumble 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

4 Miles Results · 2026

165finishers
30:04winner
53:39median
4:10:11cutoff

Top 3: Jeffrey Page (30:04) · April Galloway (31:24) · Jamie Forrest (31:49)

Half Marathon Results · 2026

116finishers
1:40:51winner
2:29:12median
3:44:26cutoff

Top 3: Josh Turner (1:40:51) · Curtis Bowden (1:44:06) · Connor O’Neill (1:52:51)

The Owls Roost Rumble has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles4/24/2027 08:30$70
13.1 Miles4/24/2027 08:30$70
13.1 Miles4/24/2027 08:30$55
4 Miles4/24/2027 08:45$40
4 Miles4/24/2027 08:45$40
4 Miles4/24/2027 08:45$33
13.1 Miles4/24/2027 08:30$35
4 Miles4/24/2027 08:30$35

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Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Owls Roost Rumble

Will I finish last at the Owls Roost Rumble?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 53:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:10:11, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Owls Roost Rumble a good first 4 Miles?

It is a small race (165 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 4 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Owls Roost Rumble?

The 4 Miles winner ran 30:04 while the median finisher took 53:39. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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