Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina
About this race
The Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Half Marathon & 10K is one of North Carolina’s most unique trail running races, offering runners the rare opportunity to race in the morning and/or evening on the same day. Held at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, NC, this event combines smooth, well-maintained trails with impeccable course markings, great aid stations, and an unforgettable sunrise-to-moonlight racing experience. Participants can choose a half marathon or 10K, race in the morning, race in the evening, or take on both for a full day of trail adventure—making this race a standout for runners seeking something truly different.
Designed for both experienced trail runners and those new to trail racing, Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem delivers a professionally organized event with clear signage, reliable support, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Whether you’re chasing a new distance, testing yourself on trails, or simply looking for a memorable race experience in North Carolina, this event offers the perfect blend of challenge, scenery, and fun.
Race options
- Half Marathon (morning and evening options)
- 10K (morning and evening options)
- Double Racing Options – race both morning and evening for the ultimate challenge
Why choose Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem
- A rare chance to experience morning running and evening running in the same event
- Scenic trail running at Hagan-Stone Park on smooth, runnable terrain
- Clearly marked courses with impeccable markings
- Great aid stations stocked to keep runners fueled and hydrated
- Unique day and night medals, with a special combined medal for those who race both
- Awesome swag designed for real-world use beyond race day
- Competitive atmosphere with great prizes and club/team opportunities
- Options for runners of all levels, from first-time trail racers to seasoned half marathoners
Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem isn’t just another race—it’s an experience built around athlete support and the excitement of running trails in the daylight and at night. If you’re searching for a North Carolina half marathon, 10K trail race, or a distinctive morning-and-evening running event, this race deserves a spot on your calendar.
*Night Running: Keep in mind that the evening race starts at 6:30 pm. This means that potentially you will be running after dark and will need lights (headlamps preferred but a flashlight will do) to complete the race depending on your pace!
Pick your distance
Running
Single Half Marathon (Daytime)
Single Half Marathon (Nighttime)
Double Half Marathon (Day and Night)
Single 10K (Daytime)
Single 10K (Nighttime)
Double 10K (Day and Night)
Single 10K Ruck (Daytime)
Single 10K Ruck (Nighttime)
Double 10K Ruck (Day and Night)
Double - Daytime Half and Nighttime 10K
Double - Daytime 10K and Nighttime Half
Economy - Single Half Marathon (Daytime)
Choose this option if you still want a fantastic race experience, but don't want the race shirt or finisher's medal. Save a few dollars and some space in your closet!
Economy - Single Half Marathon (Nighttime)
Choose this option if you still want a fantastic race experience, but don't want the race shirt or finisher's medal. Save a few dollars and some space in your closet!
Economy - Double Half Marathon (Day and Night)
Choose this option if you still want a fantastic race experience, but don't want the race shirt or finisher's medal. Save a few dollars and some space in your closet!
Economy - Single 10K (Daytime)
Choose this option if you still want a fantastic race experience, but don't want the race shirt or finisher's medal. Save a few dollars and some space in your closet!
Economy - Single 10K (Nighttime)
Choose this option if you still want a fantastic race experience, but don't want the race shirt or finisher's medal. Save a few dollars and some space in your closet!
Economy - Double 10K (Day and Night)
Choose this option if you still want a fantastic race experience, but don't want the race shirt or finisher's medal. Save a few dollars and some space in your closet!
Economy - Daytime Half and Nighttime 10K
Choose this option if you still want a fantastic race experience, but don't want the race shirt or finisher's medal. Save a few dollars and some space in your closet!
Economy - Daytime 10K and Nighttime Half
Choose this option if you still want a fantastic race experience, but don't want the race shirt or finisher's medal. Save a few dollars and some space in your closet!
Virtual Half Marathon (Day or Night, not both)
Want to receive the swag but won't be able to attend in person? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Submit your finish time on our results page and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal)sent out after race day!
Virtual 10K (Day or Night, not both)
Want to receive the swag but won't be able to attend in person? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Submit your finish time on our results page and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal)sent out after race day!
Virtual Double (2 Half Marathons, 2 10ks, or 1 of each)
Want to receive the swag but won't be able to attend in person? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Submit your finish time on our results page and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal)sent out after race day!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pleasant Garden, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:59 AM and sets at 7:31 PM local time (EDT) in Pleasant Garden on September 12, 2026 — 12h 31m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina
4 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the Virtual Half Marathon (Day or Night, not both)
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tina Duranko | 2:25:52 | 11:08 /mi |
| 2 | Lars Farabee | 3:38:17 | 16:40 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Pleasant Garden
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Pleasant Garden 5K Races 2 races
- 10K Run Events in Pleasant Garden 2 races
- Pleasant Garden Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Pleasant Garden events
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