Greensboro Half Marathon

United States flag Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

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Date 21 Nov, 2026
Races 9 distances
Entry fee $20.00 – $80.00
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Greensboro Half Marathon

About the event

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

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.

Races offered

21Nov

1 Mile Fun Run

Running

Distance
1 Miles
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$20.00
21Nov

Virtual 5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$40.00
21Nov

Virtual Half Marathon

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$40.00
21Nov

Half Marathon - Chariot

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
08:27
Entry fee
$80.00
21Nov

Half Marathon

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$80.00
21Nov

Half Marathon - Economy Package

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$60.00
21Nov

5k - Chariot

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:37
Entry fee
$30.00
21Nov

5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:40
Entry fee
$30.00
21Nov

5k - Economy Registration

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:40
Entry fee
$25.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Greensboro.

Temperature6.1° / 16.5°
Feels like2.4° / 13.1°
Sunshine hours8h 27m
Rainfall1.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.1 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity62.4%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:56
Sunset18:11

About Greensboro

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Greensboro is a city of almost 300,000 people (2020) in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. It's nicknamed the "Gate City" for its historical role as a transportation hub for the Piedmont. The famous author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was born here. It can be sleepy and genteel but is enjoying a newfound reputation as a great place for young people. Downtown especially is experiencing a surfeit of bars, music venues and restaurants. Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point are the three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad, halfway between Raleigh and Charlotte.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Greensboro Half Marathon.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Zack Mcintyre M 17 Tempe, AZ —
🥈 Kim Wagner F 58 Tempe, AZ —
🥉 Melissa Jones F 39 Greensboro, NC —
4 Stefanie Wagner F 30 Tempe, AZ —
5 Kristen Wagner F 28 Tempe, AZ —

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