The 11th annual Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k, brought to you via Ironclad Races Inc and title sponsor Mother Earth Brewing. Ironclad Races Inc is a Kinston based non-profit corporation with a mission to produce sporting events in Kinston and donate all proceeds to local non-profit organizations and charities benefitting our community.
Ironclad Races in partnership with the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon event board, local business and volunteers aim to bring runners to our community and highlight the historic and cultural beauty of Kinston.
While you’re here spend time in the local shops, restaurants or pubs while you enjoy a weekend in our historic southern town.
We’re certain you’ll agree, the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-marathon is the most welcoming half-marathon in Eastern North Carolina.
NOTE: Unisex t-shirts will be short sleeves and ladies shirts will be a rocker tank top.
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$85.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$45.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Kinston.
Kinston is the seat of Lenoir County in North Carolina's Coastal Plain.
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