Huntersville Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Huntersville Half is scheduled for December 12-13, 2025, at 16620 Cranlyn Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina. The event runs across two days and includes in-person and virtual options. Distances and event formats include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 9.3 Mile Challenge (5K & 10K)
- 16.2 Mile Challenge (5K & Half)
- Half Marathon RUCK and 10K RUCK
- Virtual Half, Virtual 10K, Virtual 5K, and virtual challenge options
The Ruck division requires participants to carry a weighted rucksack or backpack with a minimum of 10 lb for women or 20 lb for men. The weekend schedule is set to allow runners to enter combined challenge events across the two days.
Prizes, apparel and policies
Cash prizes total $1,500 (presented by Fleet Feet Sports Huntersville). Overall male and female prizes are listed per distance: Half Marathon 1st $150 / 2nd $115 / 3rd $85; 10K 1st $125 / 2nd $75 / 3rd $50; 5K 1st $75 / 2nd $50 / 3rd $25. There are also age-group prizes and on-course timed challenges: Hardcore Hill (timed 1/4 mile uphill) and Sprint to Finish (timed 100 meter sprint).
Apparel and medals: Half Marathon registrants who register by December 1 are guaranteed a fleece hoodie or long sleeve technical shirt in the requested size; 10K and 5K registrants who register by December 1 are guaranteed a shirt in the requested size while supplies last. All finishers receive a medal. Challenge runners who are registered as challenge participants receive a challenge medal after verification of both distances.
Policies: The event has a no-refund policy. Transfers between runners and between events are allowed with fees paid by the participant; online transfers are available until December 1 and later transfers must be requested at packet pickup. Deferment to the next year is allowed with organizer approval, documentation by email, and a $10 fee at re-registration; temporary illness does not qualify. Sponsors include Hardcore Serious Fitness and Fleet Feet Sports Huntersville/Concord. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.