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

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

USATF Certified

Friday, October 16, 2026

Greensboro, North Carolina

$65Price
372Runners
10/17/2026 07:45Start
ShirtSwag
USATFCourse

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 Information

USATF Certified Course

NC25006BDS · Expires 2035

Certified Course Name

All American Half Marathon 2025

Net Drop

0.00

m/km

Separation

0.0%

start to finish

This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Race Details

Race Day

Friday, October 16, 2026 · 10/17/2026 07:45

Start Location

3802 Jaycee Park Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455

Course

Loop

Also Offers

3.1 Miles26.2 Miles10KKids Dash29.3 Miles16.2 Miles9.3 MilesVIRTUAL

Giveaway

Shirt

Registration

Register online — $65

Race Website

Official race information

Race Performance

Median Finish

2:09:47

9:54/mi pace

Winning Time

1:15:17

5:45/mi pace

Finishers (2025)

372

43% female · 57% male

Reach

21 states

Avg age: 38

Finish Time Distribution (2025)

1:54:56

Top 25%

2:27:10

Top 75%

2025:372 runners2024:357 runners2023:348 runners

Historical Weather

Avg High

70°F

Avg Low

50°F

Precip

0.04 in

🍃

Wind

10.2 mph

67% humidity·Based on 5-year historical data

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