Huntersville Half Marathon
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Event details
Huntersville Half takes place in Huntersville, North Carolina at 16620 Cranlyn Rd on Friday and Saturday, December 12-13, 2025. The event schedule spreads across two days: the Holiday 5K is held on Friday night and the Half Marathon and 10K are held on Saturday morning. Multiple race formats are offered, including:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Holiday 5K
- 9.3 Mile Challenge (5K & 10K)
- 16.2 Mile Challenge (5K & Half)
- Virtual options for the Half, 10K, 5K, and the two challenge distances
All finishers receive a medal. Challenge runners who are registered for a combined event receive an additional challenge medal after verification of completion.
Entry, prizes and policies
Overall cash prizes total $1,500 with awards for top finishers in the Half, 10K, and 5K, plus age-group awards for 1st through 3rd in each age group. Two on-course timed segments are listed: a 1/4 mile uphill "Hardcore Hill" and a 100 meter "Sprint to Finish." A Ruck Division requires participants to carry a weighted pack: minimum 10 lbs for women and 20 lbs for men.
Apparel guarantees apply for registrations completed by December 1 for Half, 10K, and 5K participants, with distribution while supplies last after that date. The event has a no-refund policy. Transfers between runners or events are allowed with participant-paid fees and specific deadlines; deferment to the next year is allowed at the organizers' discretion and carries a fee for next-year registration. Sponsors include Hardcore Serious Fitness and Fleet Feet Sports Huntersville/Concord. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.