The Cannonball Marathon

The Cannonball Running Festival, held in Greensboro, North Carolina, is the region's largest running celebration featuring a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Dash. The event takes place along the scenic A & Y Greenway and Country Park, with all races starting and finishing at Country Park, a local running hub. A unique feature is the Double Barrel Challenge, allowing participants to run a Friday evening 5K plus a Saturday race (10K, half, or full marathon).

The festival offers a festive atmosphere with local craft breweries pouring on Saturday, including two complimentary brews for participants, supporting Brenner Children's Hospital charity. Registration includes medals, shirts, snacks, beer (21+), and meals. Training programs are available to prepare runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.