
Race Date
Nov 21, 2026
Location
Greensboro, NC
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, 2026Location: Greensboro, North CarolinaDistances: Half Marathon | 5K | 1 MileCourse: 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 MarchPig Pounder Brewery 5K in AprilElm Street Run Fest in MayGreensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K in JuneGreensboro Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile in November
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.
Race Day
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeved T-Shirt
Start Location
600 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC, 27401
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC23015DF · Expires 2033 · Elm Street 10 Mile
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Median Finish
2:08:12
9:47/mi
Winning Time
1:06:37
5:05/mi
Finishers (2025)
539
States Represented
22 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:51:37
MEDIAN
2:08:12
SLOWER 25%
2:26:06
Start (Low)
39°
Afternoon (High)
59°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
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