Half Marathon-Läufe in der Nähe von Carrboro

The Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K begins at the Eno River Farmers Market in downtown Hillsborough, North Carolina, offering participants a choice between 21.1 kilometers and 5 kilometers. This fall road race, organized by the Hillsborough Running Club, features routes that wind through the town’s historic streets, along river paths, and past notable landmarks. The half marathon route crosses "over the river and through the woods," continues along the Riverwalk greenway beside the Eno River, and incorporates a section of the Occoneechee Speedway Trail. Participants will see locations like the Old Orange County Courthouse, with the course highlighting Hillsborough’s three centuries of architectural history. The town also fosters a local running community, supporting events such as Little River Trail runs, the Got GRIT 5K, and races at Camp Chestnut Ridge.

The Haunted 5K & 13.1M is a Halloween-themed running race held at 9300 Deponie Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both the 5K and half marathon begin at 9:00 AM. The park gate opens at 8:00 AM, and packet pickup is available shortly before the start. Registration must be completed on RunSignup, as there is no race-day sign-up at the venue. The course consists of concrete, out-and-back laps. The 5K covers the route twice, and the half marathon completes six out-and-back circuits. Parking and restrooms are located by the playground on the park's north side. The time limit for the race is three hours. Finishers will receive medals, and awards will be presented. Series points are awarded, and the costume award provides the race's distinct Halloween theme.

Rootrock lives up to its name: the trail run sends 5K, 10K, and half marathon runners onto single-track paths covered in roots and rocks at Briar Chapel, south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It takes place on a mid-fall morning and utilizes the trail network within a 900-acre green community, featuring forested paths designed for hiking and mountain biking. Great Meadow Park is the start and finish area. Its lawn, stage, and pavilion provide a central gathering point for the race. This run is the first event of the Rootrock Trail Races and is paired with the Rootrock Mountain Bike Race; athletes registering for both receive a discount and a special award. Following the run, the event offers food, music, a kids' treasure race, and an awards ceremony with giveaways.

Bull City Race Fest begins and ends at Diamond View Park on Durham's American Tobacco Campus. The DPAC lawn and Blackwell Street area serve as the event hub. This fall race festival offers a half marathon, a five-miler, and a one-mile run, accommodating competitive runners, casual runners, children, supporters, and families primarily attending for the food. The courses traverse downtown Durham, Duke University, and adjacent historic neighborhoods before concluding back at the American Tobacco Campus. The finish area transforms into a Food Truck Rodeo, a central feature of the event. The race benefits the Duke Cancer Institute, with volunteers assisting at the post-race gathering, which includes Duke Cancer Institute shirts and pet therapy dogs.

The Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M in Raleigh is a US Road Running event held at a park on Deponie Drive. Participants can select either a 5K or a half marathon, with both races commencing at 9:00 AM. All runners must register via RunSignup prior to race day; on-site registration is not available. Packet pickup is scheduled from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes before the start. The race course consists of concrete out-and-back loops. The 5K covers the loop twice, and the half marathon completes it six times, creating a contained race format. The park opens at 8:00 AM. Parking is located by the playground on the park's north side, where bathrooms are also situated. Finishers receive medals, and awards are presented. Series points are recorded, and a best costume award is part of the event.

The Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon is Raleigh’s hometown running event, held in North Carolina’s capital city in November. The start and finish are in the city center, offering runners four options: the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. It is the city’s largest race, with over 7,600 participants and thousands of spectators along the streets. The longer courses go by downtown Raleigh landmarks, including the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. Martin Marietta’s title sponsorship is visible on the shirts, finisher medals, and mile markers, with the race incorporating mining and rock puns. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences benefits from the fundraising, with donations supporting local quarry specimens and geology education; dinosaur mascots have even appeared on race day.

The Raleigh Greenway Half Marathon is a late-fall half marathon in Raleigh, North Carolina. It starts and finishes at Anderson Point Park, a roughly 90-acre park a few miles east of downtown. The park sits near the meeting point of the Neuse River and Crabtree Creek. The race is open to runners, walkers, and wheelchair competitors. The route is out and back, with an early 3.5-mile section past Carolina Lake before the field returns toward Anderson Point Park and heads for the greenway. After the opening road section around New Hope Road, Poole Road, Old Poole Road, and Trademark Drive, the course turns south through the park and joins the Neuse River Greenway Trail. That trail runs nearly 28 miles overall, with paved path, boardwalk, bridges over rivers and creeks, historic sites, and farm fields along the way. For the rest of the race, runners stay close to the Neuse River, follow the riverbank south to a dirt road near the woods, turn around around mile 9, and retrace the same route back to Anderson Point Park. Organizers plan music along the course, so the race is not just a quiet greenway run.

The Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10K & 5K begins near the stadium at Ting Park, within the North Main Athletic Complex in Holly Springs, North Carolina. This annual road race offers half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, along with ruck divisions for each. The course presents runners with a combination of rolling hills, flatter sections, neighborhood streets, greenway trails, and a run down Main Street, avoiding a monotonous out-and-back on empty pavement. All races start with a descent from Ting Park toward North Main Street, then encounter the rolling hills of Anchor Creek in the initial mile before reaching Middle Creek Greenway. The half marathon proceeds south through Bridgewater, Windcrest, Sunset Ridge, Veterans Park, Jones Park, the historic district, Main Street, and Womble Park. In Womble Park, participants navigate a figure-eight loop before rejoining the greenway around mile seven. The half marathon then follows Middle Creek Greenway for approximately five miles, with turnarounds at both extremities, before returning via Anchor Creek Way for the final mile to the finish. The 10K and 5K share the same initial section and enter Middle Creek Greenway, providing shorter-distance runners a sample of the varied terrain.

Black Toenail Friday ist ein Trailrennen am späten Vormittag, das am Freitag nach Thanksgiving am Pine Hill Trail Head in Snow Camp, North Carolinas Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area stattfindet. Es gibt einen half marathon und eine 7.5-mile Option, wobei beide Distanzen eine Ruck-Division anbieten. Mit dabei sind Läufer, Rucker, Wanderer, Familien, Trailrunning-Anfänger und erfahrenere Trail-Athleten. Der Start um 11:00 Uhr ist ein echtes Highlight, denn so kann man nach Thanksgiving ausschlafen, den Black Friday Shopping-Massen entgehen und stattdessen einen Tag auf den Trails verbringen. Der Kurs besteht aus präparierten, klar markierten Trails mit einfacher Beschilderung und abgesperrten falschen Wegen. Der Untergrund bietet eine Mischung aus glatten Single-Track-Abschnitten mit moderaten Wurzeln, Steinen und welligen Anstiegen, was ein echtes Trailrunning-Gefühl vermittelt, ohne übermäßig technisch zu sein. Im Startgeld sind ein spezielles Langarmshirt, Verpflegung nach dem Rennen, Live-Zeitnahme, Preise und eine Finisher-Medaille enthalten. Es gibt auch Economy- und virtuelle Teilnahmeoptionen. Das Rennen ist Teil der North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series, und man kann das Shirt gegen einen Hoodie tauschen oder gegen Aufpreis beides bekommen.

The Turkey Chase is a Bethesda-Chevy Chase charity race held around Thanksgiving. It features an in-person 10K run and a 2-mile walk/run. Virtual options include a 10K, 5K, 2-mile walk, 10-mile bike ride, 400-yard swim, and a 1-mile swim, allowing participation for those not near Maryland.

Run At The Rock führt euch über die Trails vom Cedarock Park in Burlington, North Carolina. Ihr könnt zwischen 5K, 10K und Halbmarathon wählen. Das Rennen findet seit 2005 jedes Jahr statt. Der 10K und der Halbmarathon starten um 9:00 Uhr Eastern, der 5K dann um 9:30 Uhr. Der Cedarock Park ist nicht weit weg von Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro und Winston-Salem. Die Strecken haben gewundene Single-Tracks und offenere Reitwege. Streckenmarkierungen und Verpflegungsstationen gibt's ungefähr alle 1 bis 2 miles. Bei der Anmeldung bekommt man einen Race Hoodie, und alle Finisher kriegen ordentliche Medaillen, die man auch als Untersetzer für Getränke nehmen kann. Nach dem Rennen gibt's heiße Suppe, Musik, ein kostenloses Kinderrennen und eine Siegerehrung mit vielen Preisen.