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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 No
Finisher’s medals will be given to all finishers of the Half Marathon, 5K, and 1 Mile Cash Prize for the Top 3 overall male and females in the Half Marathon 1st Place - $800 2nd Place - $450 3rd Place - $300 Awards to the top 3 males and females in the following age groups for the Half Marathon race: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Awards to the top 3 overall males and females overall and top 3 males and females in the fol
13.1 Miles: Long Sleeved T-Shirt
5K: Long Sleeved T-Shirt
1 Miles: Long Sleeved T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 Miles | $80.00 | Jan 25 | Feb 28 |
| $85.00 | Mar 1 | May 31 | |
| $90.00 | Jun 1 | Jul 31 | |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Nov 20 | |
| 5K | $30.00 | Jan 25 | Feb 28 |
| $34.00 | Mar 1 | May 31 | |
| $37.00 | Jun 1 | Jul 31 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 344 | 32:15 | 15:41 |
| 2024 | 368 | 34:56 | 16:32 |
| 2023 | 342 | 34:32 | 16:56 |
| 2022 | 236 | 33:24 | 18:01 |
| 2021 | 207 | 33:57 | 17:38 |
| 2020 | 80 | 30:53 | 20:29 |
| 2019 | 211 | 32:06 | 18:18 |
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| $42.00 | Aug 1 | Nov 20 |
| 1 Miles | $20.00 | Jan 25 | Nov 20 |
There will be NO race-day packet pickup and NO race-day registration. You have three options for packet pickup: Pick up your packet at the pre-race expo sponsored by Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 19th at Fleet Feet Greensboro from 4pm - 6pm and Friday, November 20th at at a location TBD from 2:00pm - 6:30pm. This is also the last opportunity to register! Designate someone to pickup your packet at the pre-race expo for you. They just need to have a copy of your registration confirmation email.
Parking can be found on side streets and parking structures around downtown. Please remember to leave time to get from your car to the event. For your convenience, Fleet Feet will be providing a bag check at the event so that you do not need run back to your car after you check in! There is NO PARKING at Deep Roots Market or Greenway at Fisher Park Apartment Complex! Unauthorized vehicles in these lots may be towed at owner's expense.
Thursday, November 19th 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Early Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet Greensboro, 3731 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro Friday, November 20th 2026 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm Early Packet Pickup location TBD Saturday, November 21st 2026 There will be no race day packet pick-up 8:00 am - One Mile Fun Run Start 8:30 am - Half Marathon Start 8:40 am - 5K Start 11:45 am - Course closes
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 541 | 2:08:12 | 1:06:37 |
| 2024 | 512 | 2:08:11 | 1:15:34 |
| 2023 | 550 | 2:08:54 | 1:06:55 |
| 2022 | 419 | 2:02:40 | 1:08:21 |
| 2021 | 458 | 2:03:24 | 1:06:46 |
| 2020 | 237 | 1:56:47 | 1:09:33 |
| 2019 | 422 | 2:06:11 | 1:08:21 |