Half Marathon races near Elizabethton

The Haunted Half Marathon is a Halloween race in Kingsport, Tennessee, held at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and utilizing the Kingsport Greenbelt. The primary event is a flat half marathon, complemented by a 2-4 person relay option for teams and a Monster Mile for those preferring a shorter, themed run. The half marathon begins early in the morning, with an earlier start available for participants requiring additional time, while the Monster Mile commences after the half marathon field has begun. The race welcomes runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes, with strollers permitted from the rear of the starting field. The event's Halloween theme is further integrated through a costume contest and the surrounding Halloween traditions associated with it. Packet pickup and late registration are conducted at the Chamber of Commerce, consolidating race logistics at a single location. Runner's World has previously highlighted the race in a half-marathon feature, noting its festive atmosphere and Halloween theme.

The Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M in Boone, NC, is a morning road race starting at 355 M.L.K. Jr. St. Participants can choose between 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. The race begins at 8:30 AM. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup. A six-hour course limit is provided, accommodating walkers and slower half marathoners. The 5K and 10K races follow a 3.11-mile out-and-back course; the 5K is one loop, and the 10K is two loops. The half marathon utilizes a distinct 3.28-mile out-and-back course, repeated four times. US Road Running is the organizer. All finishers will receive medals. A best costume award is presented, and participants can accumulate points for the US Road Running series.