Rocky Mount, NC · United States
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31)
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Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)
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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)
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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Halloween-season running event in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. All three races start at 8:30 AM from 799 Pennsylvania Avenue. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Each distance follows a repeated out-and-back format. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup; no on-site sign-ups are available. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior.
The 5K and 10K use a 1.56-mile out-and-back loop, with 5K runners completing it twice and 10K runners completing it four times. The half marathon utilizes a 2.18-mile out-and-back loop, repeated six times. This course design is straightforward but can become mentally repetitive. All distances have a 3-hour, 30-minute time limit, emphasizing pacing more for half marathoners than for shorter race participants.
Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)
The Haunted 5K & 13.1M in Raleigh, a US Road Running event, takes place at 9300 Deponie Dr. Both the 5K and half marathon begin at 9:00 AM. This is a Halloween-themed road race on concrete, not a trail run. Participants can select the 5K or the 13.1-mile distance. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior. Pre-registration on RunSignup is required, as there is no race-day registration.
Both distances feature an out-and-back course, designed for simplicity but offering repetition. The 5K completes its out-and-back loop twice, and the half marathon completes it six times, all within a three-hour time limit. Parking and restrooms are located by the playground on the park's north side, with the gate opening at 8:00 AM. Medals are provided to all finishers, and awards will be presented. Series points are awarded, and a best costume prize adds to the Halloween atmosphere.
Haunted 5K & 13.1M
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.
Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
The Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k takes place in October in Kinston, North Carolina. It offers a half marathon for those seeking a longer run and a 5k for a shorter run or walk. Mother Earth Brewing is the title sponsor, and Ironclad Races Inc., a Kinston-based nonprofit, organizes the event. The race attracts a local and accessible field, not a massive one: recent half marathon fields have included just over one hundred runners to slightly more than four hundred, while the 5k has drawn from under one hundred to nearly four hundred participants.
The event aims to draw runners to Kinston and highlight the city's historic and cultural attractions. Its proceeds support local groups such as HOPE Restorations, Hugo Volunteer Fire Department, Mary’s Soup Kitchen, and other community organizations. The race also ties into local environmental efforts through a partnership with Mother Earth Foundation and Sound Rivers to install a Trash Trap on the Neuse River. This provides the weekend with a distinct small-city character: a race sponsored by a brewery, managed by a nonprofit, with funds and focus remaining within Kinston.
Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)
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.
Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon
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.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1M is a small US Road Running race series in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. All three distances start at 8:30 AM EST. Runners can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, with each distance limited to 40 participants. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior, making this a ready-to-go event rather than a large expo.
The courses are repeated out-and-back routes, simplifying navigation and allowing runners to pass familiar points multiple times. The 5K completes its out-and-back twice, the 10K does it four times, and the half marathon uses a longer out-and-back repeated six times. A 3-hour, 30-minute time limit is in place, along with finisher medals, series points, and a best costume award. The day combines a direct road-race format with some holiday-themed fun.
Raleigh Greenway Half Marathon
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.
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)
Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon
The Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon is a December road half marathon held in Raleigh, North Carolina, utilizing the Capital Area Greenway System. It attracts approximately 500 to 1,000 participants, positioning it between a small local race and a large city event.
The course begins at Gateway Plaza, proceeds along the Crabtree Creek Greenway beside Crabtree Creek, and concludes at Anderson Point Park. All finishers receive a medal. Awards are presented to the top 75 men, top 75 women, and the first-place finisher in each age group beyond the overall winners.
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Rocky Mount Training Notes
Rocky Mount, NC hosts 16 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Rocky Mount runners get their easy miles along the Tar River Trail, with City Lake Park and Battle Park giving the run a proper local feel. Locals use the shorter named routes for weekday intervals, and the 18-mile route gains 92m when the long run needs real base miles. Run the City | Rocky Mount Run Club meets weekly at The Power House at Rocky Mount Mills, and the vibe is simple: We run together. Ninja 5K, Medal Madness 5K, and Tackle the Tar are the anchor events locals know by name.
Rocky Mount riders point the bike toward Battle Park Loop when they want dirt without a big drive. The loop runs 2 km as green-rated singletrack, and the trail climbs 17m while dropping 18m. Locals call it Fast and Flowing, with log skinnies, slab boulder fields, creek crossings, jumps, and blue-black optional lines when the legs want more than Z2. The basic trail suits beginning riders, so XC riders and trail runners share the same rhythm. Run the City gives the named club scene, while the cycling brief lists no crit, gran fondo, cyclocross race, or road anchor event.
Rocky Mount seasons reward steady training most of the year, with spring and fall feeling best for both run volume and ride volume. Summer brings hot, humid miles, so locals move early, keep Z2 honest, and save intervals for shade or shorter loops near City Lake Park and Battle Park. Winter stays cool and sometimes moderately cold, but the city does not shut down. Runners keep working the Tar River Trail, and riders can still use Battle Park Loop when the singletrack is in shape.