
Race Date
Oct 16, 2026
Location
Greensboro, NC
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.**
Race Day
Friday, October 16, 2026
Start Time
7:45 AM
Giveaway
Shirt
Start Location
3802 Jaycee Park Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27455
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC25006BDS · Expires 2035 · All American Half Marathon 2025
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Median Finish
2:09:47
9:54/mi
Winning Time
1:15:17
5:45/mi
Finishers (2025)
364
States Represented
20 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:54:56
MEDIAN
2:09:47
SLOWER 25%
2:27:10
Start (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
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