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Half Marathon races near Burlington
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Burlington
JUL 2
11JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)
Winston-Salem · 77 km away
18JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)
Winston-Salem · 77 km away
SEP 2
12SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run
Snow Camp · 15 km away
12SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina
Pleasant Garden · 31 km away
Burlington · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Burlington
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026
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.
Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
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
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.
Triple Lakes Trail Race
The Triple Lakes Trail Race is a fall trail running series in Greensboro, North Carolina, utilizing Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend, and Lake Jeanette. Participants can select a half marathon, marathon, or 40-mile ultra. Relay options are available for teams participating in the longer distances.
The routes incorporate Greensboro’s watershed trails, featuring miles through Bur-Mil Park. With approximately two decades of history, the race prioritizes a practical setup: the course is clearly marked, aid stations are well-stocked, and time cutoffs are accommodating. This design makes the event suitable for novice trail runners, marathoners aiming for a longer distance, and seasoned ultra runners seeking a supported fall race on familiar trails.
10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
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 Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler NC
Black Toenail Friday is a late-morning trail race held at the Pine Hill Trail Head in Snow Camp, North Carolina's Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area, taking place on the Friday following Thanksgiving. It features a half marathon and a 7.5-mile option, with each distance offering a ruck division. The participants include runners, ruckers, hikers, families, novice trail runners, and more seasoned trail athletes. The 11:00 a.m. start time is a key attraction, allowing participants to sleep in after Thanksgiving, avoid the Black Friday shopping crowds, and opt for a day on the trails.
The course consists of groomed, clearly marked trails with straightforward signage and taped-off incorrect paths. The terrain underfoot combines smooth single-track sections with moderate roots, rocks, and rolling ascents, providing a genuine trail running feel without being excessively technical. Registration covers a custom long-sleeved shirt, post-race refreshments, live timing, awards, and a finisher medal. Economy and virtual participation options are also available. The race is part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series, and participants have the option to exchange the shirt for a hoodie or pay an additional fee for both.
Turkey Chase 13.1
Turkey Chase
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.
Mistletoe Run
The Mistletoe Run begins and ends at the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This winter community race offers three distances: a half marathon, a 5K, and a 1-mile Fun Run. The course is USATF sanctioned. The morning schedule begins with the Fun Run, followed by the half marathon, and then the 5K. It is designed to be family friendly, providing race shirts for all participants, finisher medals for the 5K and half marathon, and finisher ribbons for the Fun Run.
The 5K route winds through Winston-Salem’s Buena Vista neighborhood. The half marathon continues through Graylyn International Conference Center, Reynolda House and Gardens, Reynolda Village, and the Wake Forest University campus. This race serves as the YMCA’s largest annual fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting youth programs like swim lessons, summer camp, and youth sports. The finish area maintains the holiday-race atmosphere with live music, food trucks, vendors, community mascots, and donuts at the finish line.
Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Run At The Rock guides participants through the trails of Cedarock Park in Burlington, North Carolina. Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. This event has been held annually since 2005. The 10K and half marathon begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with the 5K starting at 9:30. Cedarock Park is located a short distance from Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem.
The courses feature winding single-track sections and more open equestrian trails. Course markers and aid stations are provided approximately every 1 to 2 miles. Registration provides a race hoodie, and finishers receive substantial medals that can also be used as drink coasters. The post-race gathering offers hot soup, music, a complimentary children's race, and an awards ceremony with numerous prizes.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile
The Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile takes runners and ruckers to the trails of Northeast Park in Gibsonville, North Carolina, each January. The options are straightforward: a half marathon, a 5-mile race, and ruck divisions for both. An early start for the half marathon is offered to participants needing extra time and not competing for awards. This winter trail race acknowledges challenging conditions with a sense of humor; previous years have seen conditions ranging from warm and dry to cold and slick, and even a river that was too high to cross.
The half marathon includes the race’s distinct challenge: crossing the Reedy Fork River twice. The 5-mile race maintains the trail-running character without requiring the commitment of the half marathon. Participants attend for muddy footwear, uncertain terrain, and the “WTF” spirit as much as for their finish time, though chip timing and live results are provided. All finishers receive the event’s custom medal. Registration also covers a race hoodie, bumper sticker, race photos, post-race refreshments, and a beer. The race is also a component of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series, attracting participants focused on accumulating the larger trail-series awards.
Cary Greenways Half-Marathon
The Cary Greenways Half-Marathon is a spring trail race in Cary, North Carolina. It begins at 801 High House Road and utilizes the town’s greenway system instead of city streets. The primary distances offered are 13.1 miles, 10K, and 5K. Virtual options and a Kids in Strollers category are available, making the day suitable for runners, walkers, families, and individuals seeking a timed effort on familiar trails.
The course is entirely unpaved. The current records for the half marathon are 1:16:08 for men and 1:25:17 for women. Fit & Able has managed the event since 2017 and integrates it into a broader race series. Completing this half marathon and the Cary Greenways Tour results in a combined 26.2-mile achievement. Finishing all five Fit & Able half marathons earns participants 65.5 miles and additional awards. The race includes a start window, an 11:00 AM finish cutoff, a half-marathon turnaround cutoff, finisher medals and gifts for the main in-person distances, and awards for overall placement, age groups, pace improvement, and new course records.
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About Half Marathon races in Burlington
Burlington Base Miles
Burlington hosts 18 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals keep running simple in Burlington. B-Town Run Club meets at Fleet Feet Burlington on Tuesday nights at 6:15 PM, and all paces and experience levels are welcome. The 8-mile loop gains 65 feet on gravel, sidewalk, and asphalt. The 10-mile loop gains 42 feet. Fairchild Trail, Springwood Trail, Haw River Trail, and Lake Cammack Trail handle easy Z2, hillier intervals, and quiet trail days. Sock Puppets 8K and Run At The Rock keep the race calendar honest.
Locals ride mostly flat land with a few rolling hills, so Burlington works well for base miles and steady tempo. The base route is 60 km and climbs 63 m. The 5 mile route adds 113 m, and the Tar Heel 10 miler practice 8 mile route adds 126 m when you want more bite. You can ride a 3 mi gravel hit from Edgewood Ave to Colonial Dr. Cane Creek Mountain is the name locals watch when climbs, trail racing, and hard efforts come up.
Burlington works best when you respect the humid subtropical rhythm. Summer brings high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation, so locals get out early, keep intervals short, and save long Z2 for cooler windows. Haw River Trail, Lake Cammack Trail, and Springwood Trail stay useful when shade matters. Winter changes the kit more than the attitude. Locals use front and rear lights because it gets dark super early in the winter. Studded tires make sense when pernicious patches of black ice show up, and a windbreaking layer on the outside keeps both runners and riders moving.