Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
OCT 16

Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Greensboro, North Carolina

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12 HalfRuns members are running this

The Experience

Cannonball Running Festival is the LARGEST celebration of running in our region.

Race distances include Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Dash AND a bonus challenge option. The backdrop for the races is the gorgeous A & Y greenway in Greensboro, NC and Country Park. The start/finish for all events take place in Country Park, Greensboro's running Mecca. 

Whether a veteran to distance running or a relative newbie, this event is a MUST DO for the course, the schwag, the glory, and the PARTY!

In true celebration of the region, local craft breweries pour all day Saturday for participants and spectators. Participants have two craft brews included with their race registration and spectators are able to purchase with all funds generated from beer sales going directly to our charity partner, Brenner Children's.

What is that challenge? The Double Barrel Challenge!

The Friday night 5K allows the unique opportunity to race in the evening AND opens up the challenge of participating in either the 10K, half marathon or marathon on Saturday. Double Barrel Challenge participants receive two shirts and two custom finisher medals (one for each event), PLUS bonus bling for completing the Double Barrel Challenge. Not to mention extra beer and bragging rights!!!

All race participants will receive a custom finishers medal (Kids dash will not receive a medal or shirt, but their own "goodies'), t-shirt, food, beer (21 and up), FREE professional race photos and a celebration! Everyone, friends and family can enjoy the post-race celebration with live music, awards ceremony and activities.

**You must register 2 weeks prior to event to guarantee a shirt.**

Course Detail

Course Type

Loop

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Flat

Logistics

Historical Weather

Avg High

70°F

Avg Low

50°F

Precip

0.04 in

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Wind

10.2 mph

Avg humidity: 67% · Based on 5-year historical data

Reviews

4.8
MC

Marcus Chen

Ran this in 2024 · 1:45:12

“One of the most beautiful races I've ever done. The course is challenging but the views make every hill worth it. Highly recommended!”

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