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Half Marathon races near Johnson City

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at NC (39)

Boone · 61 km away

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Bluegrass Half Marathon & Relay

Johnson City · 3 km away

Johnson City · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near Johnson City

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Haunted Half Marathon

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.

Geyser Growl Half Marathon

The Geyser Growl Half Marathon begins at Lake Tomahawk Park in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and concludes in Old Fort. This point-to-point half marathon takes place during peak leaf season, presented by Hillman Beer. The route’s notable landmark is the historic Andrews Geyser, passed by runners traveling from Black Mountain toward Old Fort. The race is a recent event, with descriptions indicating it is only a few editions old.

Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (52)

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.

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About Half Marathon races in Johnson City

Johnson City Training Notes

Johnson City hosts 5 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 build easy miles around Founders Park, Winged Deer Park, and the shorter workday loops when they just need Z2. Founders Park gives the Bluegrass Half Marathon & Relay its start and finish at the Pavilion, so that race feels like the anchor event. The Tri-Cities Turtles Run Club meets weekly on Thursdays at 5:45 PM at Yee-Haw Johnson City on Buffalo Street. The Turtles welcome beginners, advanced runners, C25K crews, pacers, and runners of all levels. Johnson City also keeps the calendar sharp with Santa Hustle Johnson City, The S'mores Run Johnson City, Sorcerer's Sprint Mile, and the Duck Island miles.

Locals ride the Tweetsie Trail when they want steady base miles, and the trail runs about 10 miles on converted rail bed from Johnson City. Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park gives mountain bikers 40 acres of off-road trails and paved pump tracks, while Winged Deer Park adds walking trails and MTB trails in its northwestern portion. Tri-Cities Road Club keeps the road scene connected across Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, TN, and SW Virginia. Carter County Omnium gives racers a local anchor. Buffalo Mountain sits on the south side of town, and the bigger climbing days show up on Beauty Spot, Big Creek, Dennis Cove, Gap Creek, and Across Holston Mtn and back.

Early autumn is the best bet because Johnson City gets considerably drier then, and locals can stack long runs, gran fondo prep, gravel, and singletrack without fighting summer patterns every week. Summer brings the wettest part of the year, so runners keep intervals flexible and riders check conditions before heading to Tannery Knobs or The Camp at Buffalo Mtn. Winter stays cool, and snowfall is moderate and sporadic. The road group still has base miles, the run club still has Thursday rhythm, and everyone adjusts pace, tire choice, and layers when the Appalachian edge starts changing the day.