North Carolina Half Marathon Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best half marathons in North Carolina for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 92 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!

April 2026
Apr
11
Saturday

Run Sunset Beach

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Apr
11
Saturday

Lake James 7 Miler & 5k

Trail Run 5 km 7 mi 21 km
Apr
11
Saturday

Sledgehammer Beach Run

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 21 km
Apr
18
Saturday

Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest Half Marathon

5 km 10 km 21 km
Apr
18
Saturday

Charlotte Racefest

10 km 21 km
Apr
25
Saturday

Owls Roost Rumble

Trail Run 4 mi 21 km
May 2026
May
2-3
Sa - Su

Fayetteville Spartan Trifecta Weekend

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km 21 km 50 km
May
9
Saturday

Jump off Rock Half Marathon

6 mi 13 mi
June 2026
Jun
6-7
Sa - Su

Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run

5 km 21 km
Jun
6
Saturday

Ridge to Rails - Old Fort, NC

Trail Run 10 km 21 km 50 km
Jun
14
Sunday

Rad Half Marathon

6 mi 13 mi
October 2026
Oct
24
Saturday

Run Ocean Isle Beach

5 km 10 km 21 km
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