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Half Marathons in Raleigh-Durham

Raleigh-Durham has 16 upcoming Half Marathons. Half marathons are the fastest-growing race distance, offering a true endurance challenge with a more accessible training window than the full marathon.

16 upcoming races listed

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Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (16)

Embrace your inner pirate on a concrete course in Raleigh, featuring a costume contest and finisher medals for 5K and half marathon distances.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Luau 5K & 13.1 at Raleigh, NC (20)

Embrace the island spirit at the Luau 5K & Half Marathon in Raleigh, featuring a concrete course and a fun best costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22)

Join for a straightforward run in Raleigh, where a "Best Costume" award adds a fun, quirky twist to your 5K or Half Marathon.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25)

A concrete course 5K or half marathon in Raleigh, featuring finisher medals, awards, series points, and a fun best costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Sizzling Soles Half-marathon

Chase summer goals and course records on Cary's greenways, with unique multi-race challenges for marathon and ultra-marathon aspirations.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesCary, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Eagle 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29)

A concrete out-and-back course in Raleigh, featuring a costume contest and finisher medals for a fun, competitive vibe.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)

Channel your inner ninja on a concrete course, earn a medal, and perhaps win for best costume at this unique Raleigh event.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Summer's Done 13.1

Mark the end of summer with a low-key race or take on a unique multi-race challenge at Bond Park, offering distances for every runner.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesCary, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

A straightforward concrete course in Raleigh with finisher medals, awards, and a fun costume contest for a touch of whimsy.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

A medal-worthy challenge on a concrete out-and-back course, with a fun twist for best costume.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)

Embrace the spirit of the season at this Haunted 5K & 13.1M in Raleigh, complete with a costume contest and finisher medals.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)

Embrace the Halloween spirit at this Raleigh run, featuring a best costume contest and finisher medals on a concrete course.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 7:20 AM EST13.1 MilesHolly Springs, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)

Join the Gobbler 5K or Half Marathon in Raleigh for a festive run, complete with finisher medals and a fun costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 9:00 AM EST13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Turkey Chase

Burn off that Thanksgiving feast with a festive post-holiday run, offering competitive challenges and a unique Ultra Series.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 8:30 AM EST13.1 MilesCary, NC
Steady EffortTRAIL

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Embrace the holiday spirit in Raleigh with a festive 5K or 13.1M, complete with costume fun, finisher medals, and awards.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Dec 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EST13.1 MilesRaleigh, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

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