Greensboro Half Marathon
About this race
Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile – November 21, 2026
Looking for a beginner-friendly fall half marathon in North Carolina? The Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile returns on Saturday, November 21, 2026, with a fast, USA Track & Field certified course that’s perfect for PRs and fall racing goals. Featuring just 300 feet of total elevation gain, this race is designed to be approachable for beginners and exciting for experienced runners chasing speed. As part of the North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series, every distance offers participants the chance to earn a unique finisher medal and be part of one of the state’s most popular medal challenges.
Why Runners Love the Greensboro Half Marathon
- Beginner-friendly & fast: With only 300 feet of elevation gain, this is a great half marathon for first-timers or those chasing a PR.
- Perfect fall weather: Skip the summer heat—enjoy cooler temps and crisp November race conditions.
- USA Track & Field certified: Your results count for official records and qualifying purposes for the half marathon and 5 Mile.
- North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series: Collect this race’s medal as part of the multi-race puzzle series.
- Quality swag: All participants receive a custom race shirt and a unique finisher medal.
- Community impact: Proudly partnered with A Simple Gesture, helping fight food insecurity in Greensboro during the Thanksgiving season.
- Options for all runners: Choose from the Half Marathon, 5K, or 1 Mile distance for a race that fits your goals.
Race Details
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
- Distances: Half Marathon | 5K | 1 Mile
- Course: Fast, beginner-friendly, and USATF-certified with just 300 feet of elevation gain.
- Series: Part of the North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series
- Only Fools Run Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K in March
- Pig Pounder Brewery 5K in April
- Elm Street Run Fest in May
- Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K in June
- Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile in November
Whether you’re running your first race, chasing a new personal best, or joining friends and family for a fun community event, the Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile is a fall road race you don’t want to miss.
Pick your distance
Running
Half Marathon
Half Marathon - Economy Package
This option is for those that want a great race, but not a race shirt or finisher's medal.
5k
5k - Economy Registration
This option is for those that want a great race, but not a race shirt or finisher's medal.
1 Mile Fun Run
Everyone in the family can be part of race day with this untimed 1 mile event that starts and finishes before the other distances.
Virtual Half Marathon
Want to complete the whole Mega Medal, but you’re going to miss one of the races? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Send us confirmation that you did so by race day and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal) available for pick up after race day!
Virtual 5k
Want to complete the whole Mega Medal, but you’re going to miss one of the races? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Send us confirmation that you did so by race day and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal) available for pick up after race day!
Half Marathon - Chariot Runner
5k - Chariot Runner
Half Marathon - Chariot Rider
5K - Chariot Rider
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Greensboro, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 5:08 PM local time (EST) in Greensboro on November 21, 2026 — 10h 06m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Greensboro
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Greensboro 5K Races 37 races
- 10K Run Events in Greensboro 6 races
- Greensboro Half Marathons 4 races
- Marathons in Greensboro 3 races
- Greensboro Running Calendar 2026 51 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, 52 Greensboro events
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