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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Charlotte
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4JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)
Charlotte · 7 km away
4JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (27)
Hickory · 72 km away
4JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K & Half Marathon at Hickory City Park, Hickory, NC
Hickory · 72 km away
JUL 6
11JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord
Kannapolis · 36 km away
11JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)
Concord · 31 km away
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13JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
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Charlotte
18JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC
Charlotte
18JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)
Charlotte · 14 km away
25JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (30)
Charlotte · 14 km away
AUG 6
1AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC
Charlotte
1AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)
Hickory · 74 km away
1AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (31)
Charlotte · 7 km away
8AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (32)
Concord · 31 km away
15AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)
Charlotte · 14 km away
22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (34)
Charlotte · 14 km away
SEP 4
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)
Charlotte · 7 km away
19SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)
Charlotte · 14 km away
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M
Charlotte
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)
Charlotte · 14 km away
Charlotte · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Charlotte
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Saturday morning race in Charlotte, North Carolina. It begins at 8:30 AM next to Marion Diehl Adaptive Field on Tyvola Road. Participants select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Advance registration is required via RunSignup; no on-site registration is available.
The 5K and 10K follow an out-and-back course, with the 5K completed once and the 10K twice. The half marathon is also out and back, repeating its course four times, making it a lap-style race. The time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Finishers receive medals, awards are presented, and the event contributes series points. The Halloween theme is most evident in the best costume award.
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Charlotte is a fall running race starting at 2229 Tyvola Road, near Marion Diehl Adaptive Field. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, with all distances beginning in the morning. Registration is exclusively via RunSignup; no on-site signups are available. Packet pickup occurs on race morning shortly before the start.
The courses are straightforward out-and-back routes, making the format clear before race day. The 5K covers the route once, the 10K covers it twice, and the half marathon completes the out-and-back course four times. The race has a 3 hour 30 minute time limit, offers finisher medals, awards, US Road Running series points, and a best costume award aligned with the Haunted theme.
Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)
The Haunted 5K & 13.1M in Hickory, North Carolina, is a Halloween-themed US Road Running event featuring a 5K and a half marathon. Both races begin at 8:30 AM. Online registration via RunSignup is required prior to race day, as on-site registration is unavailable. Packet pickup is available in the brief period before the start.
Both races follow simple out-and-back courses. The 5K course is repeated twice, and the half marathon course is repeated six times. The start and registration area are located north of the VFW, with parking and restrooms at the Trailhead. The event has a 3-hour, 30-minute time limit. All finishers will receive a themed medal, and costumes are encouraged. A group photo marks the start of each race, and the best costume award is presented at the start, integrating the Halloween theme into the morning before the repeated course begins.
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (42)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a fall running event in Charlotte, North Carolina. It begins at Mallard Creek Playground on Mallard Creek Road, across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. All distances commence at 8:30 AM. Online registration is available via RunSignup; no race-day sign-ups will be permitted.
The course design is straightforward and repetitive: each distance follows an out-and-back route. The 5K completes it once, the 10K completes it twice, and the half marathon completes its out-and-back course four times. This allows runners to cover the same terrain multiple times and monitor their progress with each loop. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes prior to the start and concludes 10 minutes before the start. The course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Entry fees are reduced for children aged 1 to 15 for all distances.
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon in Charlotte begins at 8:30 AM from Mallard Creek Playground, located across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. This US Road Running event offers four distance options on the same race morning. All participants must register through RunSignup prior to the event, as on-site registration is not available.
The courses consist of straightforward out-and-back routes, each featuring a hill at the beginning and end. The 5K completes the route once, the 10K twice, the half marathon four times, and the marathon eight times, all within a six-hour time limit. Medals will be awarded to all finishers, with additional awards presented. Series points are recorded, and the Halloween theme is most evident in the best costume award.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (44)
The Medal Madness race in Charlotte begins next to Marion Diehl Adaptive Field at 8:30 AM, offering participants a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. It is a standard road race with registration exclusively through RunSignup; no race-day registration is available. Packet pickup is open from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes prior to the gun.
The 5K and 10K follow an identical out-and-back course. The 5K is completed once, and the 10K is completed twice. The half marathon also uses an out-and-back format, repeating its loop four times. Participants should anticipate a course with repeated segments rather than a point-to-point tour of Charlotte. All finishers get medals, awards are presented, series points are tallied, and a Best Costume award is included, adding a fun Medal Madness element to the standard race format.
Springmaid Trail Race
The Springmaid Trail Race takes place in Fort Mill, South Carolina, at Anne Springs Close Greenway. The event offers a trail half marathon, 10K, and 5K/Dog Jog. This fall race begins early in the morning on challenging single-track trails alongside the lake, distinct from urban road races.
Participants can select a longer trail run or a shorter distance suitable for families. Dogs are included in the 5K/Dog Jog. Awards are given to top finishers in each race, and a special award recognizes the fastest dog. Proceeds benefit the Mary Warner Mack Dog Park, aligning with the event's family and dog-friendly theme.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a running event in Charlotte, North Carolina. All three distances start at 8:30 AM near Marion Diehl Adaptive Field. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, or 13.1-mile half marathon. All runners must register in advance via RunSignup; no race-day registration is available.
The 5K and 10K courses follow a single out-and-back route, with the 5K completing it once and the 10K completing it twice. The half marathon also uses an out-and-back format, repeated four times, making it a predictable, looped course. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes prior to the start and concludes 10 minutes before the race. The course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45)
The Gobbler 5K & 13.1M is a small race at Hickory City Park in Hickory, North Carolina, offering both a 5K and a half marathon. Both races begin at 8:30 AM. Participants register via RunSignup prior to race day, as on-site registration is unavailable. Packet pickup is available in a brief pre-race window, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes prior.
The start and registration area are located north of the VFW, opposite the intersection of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW. Parking and restrooms are situated at the Trailhead. Both races follow a repeated out-and-back format. The 5K completes its out-and-back course twice, and the half marathon repeats its out-and-back course six times. All participants must finish within a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit.
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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M begins at 9:30 AM from the Dogwood Shelter in Concord, North Carolina. Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances, all held on the same race morning. Advance registration is required via RunSignup, as no race-day sign-ups are available. Packet pickup is open from 30 minutes before the start until 10 minutes prior.
The course offers shade and is primarily paved, with a single section of gravel or dirt. All race distances follow out-and-back designs. The 5K consists of a single 3.11-mile loop. The 10K involves completing this loop twice. The half marathon uses a 3.28-mile out-and-back segment repeated four times, and the marathon repeats this longer segment eight times. A six-hour time limit is in effect for the longer races, emphasizing consistent lap completion. The shorter races utilize the same straightforward course layout.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (47)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Charlotte begins at 8:30 AM from Mallard Creek Playground, located across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, accommodating both short morning runs and longer distance pursuits. Registration is exclusively via RunSignup; no race-day sign-ups are available on site. Packet pickup occurs in a brief window before the start.
The courses consist of repeated out-and-back segments, simplifying navigation and management. The 5K completes this loop twice, the 10K four times, and the half marathon uses an extended out-and-back six times within a 3 hour, 30 minute time limit. Finishers receive medals, awards are presented, series points are awarded, and a best costume prize is given, contributing to a relaxed holiday-race atmosphere without overcomplicating the format.
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Charlotte Training Notes
Charlotte hosts 42 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Charlotte gives runners many miles of greenways in and around the city, so base miles are easy to stack. Locals use Little Sugar Creek Greenway because the paved mixed-use path runs 19 miles and works for steady Z2, long runs, or a clean progression. South of Tyvola Road feels quieter and more wooded, with the creek doing most of the talking. Four Mile Creek Greenway gives runners up to 12 miles, and the Rail Trail gives runners up to 10 miles. Charlotte Running Club and Charlotte Running Company run clubs keep the week full. Around the Crown 10K owns September, and Novant Health Charlotte Marathon anchors November.
Riders get a good split between greenway cruising, airport loops, and dirt. S. National Whitewater Center has over 40 miles of singletrack and cross-country trails through woodlands along the Catawba River and Long Creek, and locals bring gravel bikes there too. Anne Springs Close Greenway adds 36 miles of wooded rolling terrain in Fort Mill. The Cycle Path runs a Monday night urban group ride, and Tarheel Trailblazers keeps the trail scene connected. South Charlotte Wednesday Night Ride rolls toward Marvin and Waxhaw for open country roads. The climbs live south toward Ballantyne, Marvin, Waxhaw, Union County, and SC. OMB airport loop gives riders 20-mile and 30-mile options, and 24 Hours of Booty is the anchor event.
Late fall through early spring gives Charlotte its best training window, with cleaner-feeling miles and fewer heat compromises for both runners and riders. Summer brings hot and humid mornings, so locals start early, carry fluids, and keep intervals honest instead of forcing every workout. Runners lean on shaded greenways, McAlpine Creek Park, Freedom Park, and long Z2 days. Cyclists use the Whitewater Center, Anne Springs Close Greenway, and rolling roads when the sun is manageable. Winter keeps the city moving because early December highs sit in the 50s Fahrenheit. Group rides stay weather permitting, and riders check the shop when temperatures drop below 40 degrees.