Charlotte and Wilmington are the two most popular cities to run a North Carolina half marathon.
Upcoming North Carolina Half Marathons in Charlotte
Browse all North Carolina Half Marathons in 2024-2025 by month and by city below. For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up.
We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the North Carolina Half Marathons calendar. If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
Upcoming North Carolina Half Marathons in Charlotte
Dates may be subject to alteration, please check race website.
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Featured Race
November 16, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Richmond, Featured
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
Featured Race
November 17, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Wilmington, Featured
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
Featured Race
November 16, 2024
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, Featured
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
March 1, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 1, 2025
1-100 runners
Troutman, North Carolina
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
March 22, 2025
1-100 runners
Mooresville, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
March 29, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Charlotte, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Road
April 12, 2025
100-500 runners
Hickory, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 26, 2025
100-500 runners
Greensboro, North Carolina
- Half Marathon, Trail
May 17, 2025
100-500 runners
Todd, North Carolina
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
Running in North Carolina
FAQ
What are the most popular North Carolina half marathons?
The two most popular half marathons in North Carolina are the Charlotte Half Marathon which had 3,004 finishers in 2023, followed by the City of Oaks Half Marathon in Raleigh has 2,339 finishers in 2023 and the Tobacco Road Half Marathon with 2,046 finishers.
What are the best North Carolina half marathons for beginners in 2024?
The North Carolina half marathons that we recommend most frequently for beginners are the:
Charlotte Half Marathon: The biggest and one of the most well-produced half marathons in North Carolina with a great course for beginners.
The Coast Guard Half Marathon: Scenic, flat, and fast with a course through the U.S. Coast Guard Base and Air Station in Elizabeth City. A great experience with a lot of military history.
The Tobacco Road Half Marathon: A fast course along the American Tobacco Trail well-supported with volunteers and scenic.
What are the most popular cities to run North Carolina half marathons?
