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Half Marathon races near Winston-Salem

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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Winston-Salem

JUL 3

Run · road · Half Marathon

Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord

Kannapolis · 75 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)

Winston-Salem · 5 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)

Winston-Salem · 5 km away

AUG 2

Run · road · Half Marathon

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (32)

Winston-Salem · 11 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)

Winston-Salem · 11 km away

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SEP 3

Run · road · Half Marathon

Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina

Pleasant Garden · 49 km away

Run · trail · Half Marathon

Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Snow Camp · 76 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)

Winston-Salem · 11 km away

Winston-Salem · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near Winston-Salem

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (42)

This Halloween-themed race in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, begins at 8:00 AM, offering participants four distance options: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. The event focuses on road running, with the day incorporating a best costume award in addition to standard race awards. All participants must register via RunSignup prior to race day, as no on-site registration will be available. Packet pickup is efficient, commencing 30 minutes before the start and concluding 10 minutes before the race begins. The courses feature repeating out-and-back segments. The 5K consists of one out-and-back, the 10K has two, the half marathon includes four, and the marathon comprises eight. This structure presents a mental loop challenge for the longer races, in addition to the physical distance. All distances share a 6-hour course time limit, requiring steady pacing for marathoners. Finishers will receive medals, with shirts and gear available for purchase. Participants also accumulate series points via US Road Running.

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.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (46)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a running event in Charlotte, North Carolina. All three distances begin near Marion Diehl Adaptive Field. The event takes place in November, offering runners a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, each with a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit. The 5K and 10K follow a 3.11-mile out-and-back course; the 5K is one loop, and the 10K is two loops. The half marathon uses a distinct 3.28-mile out-and-back course, completed four times, allowing participants to see familiar sections during the run. All finishers get medals. A best costume award adds to the fun, and the race contributes to a points series. Online registration is available via RunSignup, with no race-day signups. Packet pickup occurs in a brief pre-race period.

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (47)

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1M is a US Road Running event held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. All three distances begin at 8:00 AM. Participants select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Registration is exclusively online via RunSignup; no race-day signups are available. The courses feature out-and-back segments. The 5K completes one segment, the 10K completes two, and the half marathon completes four. The event has a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit, requiring consistent pacing for the half marathon. Participants receive medals, and awards are presented. Series points contribute to US Road Running standings. A best-costume award adds a playful holiday-race atmosphere to the morning.

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.

Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

The Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic begins and ends at the Lake Norman Picnic Ground, the public beach within Lake Norman State Park near Troutman, North Carolina. This winter road race offers a cold-weather alternative to the Lake Norman Forest Run, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K run/walk, and 5K Ruck on the same morning. The half marathon course utilizes asphalt park roads and has a 3-hour time limit, requiring participants to maintain an average pace of approximately 13:44 per mile or faster. The half marathon route winds through the southern peninsula of Lake Norman State Park, alongside North Carolina's largest manmade lake and within a park boasting roughly 17 miles of shoreline. The course remains entirely within the park, providing runners with views of forests, the lake, and wildlife, rather than a typical town-street setting. The ruck division introduces an added challenge: men carry a 20-pound weight and women carry a 10-pound weight in a plate, vest, or backpack, with patches and challenge coins awarded based on finish times. The race also benefits the Human Health Project, which provides grants to local food shelters, and participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item on race day.

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.

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

The Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, offers a holiday-themed road race with three distance options: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. All participants begin at 8:00 AM. Registration is required in advance via RunSignup, as on-site sign-ups are not available. The courses are straightforward out-and-back routes. The distance is determined by the number of repetitions completed: one for the 5K, two for the 10K, and four for the half marathon. The event has a 3 hour 30 minute time limit, finisher medals, optional shirts and gear for purchase, a best costume award, and series points through US Road Running.

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.

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)

The Holiday 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a morning race series held at Jamison Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. All three distances begin at 8:00 AM. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, or 13.1-mile half marathon. Advance registration is required via RunSignup, as on-site registration will not be available at the park. The course structure is straightforward and repetitive. The 5K and 10K courses follow the same out-and-back path; 5K runners complete it once, while 10K runners go through it twice. The half marathon utilizes a distinct out-and-back course that is repeated four times. Consequently, pacing and lap management are more critical than course memorization. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes prior to the start and concludes 10 minutes before the race begins. The course time limit is set at 3 hours and 30 minutes.

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.

CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K

The Utah Valley Marathon takes place on the first Saturday of June, offering a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1K kids race. The marathon is a certified 26-mile, 385-yard road course and a Boston Marathon qualifier, attracting runners seeking fast official times and participants in shorter distances. The event began with 120 marathon runners and now typically limits the marathon to 2,000, with several thousand participants across all races. It relies heavily on volunteers and benefits charities such as CharityVision, Mentors International, Mac's Gift, and Road to Success. The marathon begins early in Wallsburg at 5,963 feet, proceeding along Highway 222 toward U.S. Route 189, Deer Creek Reservoir, and Provo Canyon. It then runs alongside the Provo River, reaches Orem, and continues down University Avenue through Orem and Provo to a finish at University Avenue and Center Street in downtown Provo, at 4,504 feet above sea level. The race was founded by Hyrum Oaks and Jeremiah West, later joined the Utah Grand Slam, and introduced the half marathon after the original marathon was established. A local detail: members of the Pleasant Grove Fire Department once used the marathon for their annual fitness test, and the race was also the first local event to permit footbikes.

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About Half Marathon races in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem Miles And Rides

Winston-Salem hosts 20 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Salem Lake has a 1-mile trail and a 7-mile crushed gravel loop. Hanes Park gives locals a rubberized track and a loop around the park for intervals, shakeouts, and easy Z2. The Run Club meets Saturday at 8:30 AM at Sayso Coffee, then navigates through downtown Winston-Salem with the drink coffee, eat miles crowd. Twin City Track Club keeps the race calendar honest with group runs and town staples. The TCTC Summer Track Series, Ultimate Runner, Beat the Heat 5k, Mistletoe Run, and Frosty 50 are the anchor events.

Fiddlin Fish brewery downtown gives riders a casual 10-12 mile no-drop Monday ride around 6pm, and locals call it fun, welcoming, and a nice intro to the city cycling scene. Crossroads Cycling and Bespoke Cycling add group rides when you want steadier wheels and more pace. The National Cycling Center sits in Winston-Salem and keeps cycling visible through Pedals for People, WS Cycling Classic, and safety work. Road cyclists head around Lewisville and the countryside for base miles. The north side points toward the ancient Sauratown Mountains when locals want the climbs, and Hobby Park may have mountain bike trail time for singletrack legs.

Winston-Salem gives both runners and riders a humid subtropical rhythm, so locals build the best weeks around cool mornings and steady habits. Summer brings warm, humid air, and Salem Lake, Muddy Creek Greenway, Reynolda Gardens, and downtown group runs still work when starts stay early. Cyclists keep Monday Fiddlin Fish spins casual, then save harder intervals for better-feeling windows. Winter brings cool weather, and runners lean into Frosty 50 season, track work, and park loops without making it complicated. Riders keep Z2 rolling, take what the day gives, and use the same local groups when the calendar gets quieter.