HalfRuns
Cape Fear River Run

Cape Fear River Run

Race Date

Nov 8, 2026

Location

Fayetteville, NC

The Experience

Welcome to Fayetteville's only Half Marathon on the Cape Fear River Trail! All races will feature different routes and use the Cape Fear River Trail. This trail is a beautiful, paved greenway trail along the Cape Fear River. The start and finish line will be at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. There will be on course support.  There will be no pets allowed at this event. This race will have an option to add on a VIP experience. This includes a private heated tent for VIPs only, VIP only refreshments, Bag storage, and VIP line for early packet pick up. Limited to 35 entrants.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Zip Up Jacket or Vest

Start Location

536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC, 28301

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K19.3 Miles

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

51°

Afternoon (High)

71°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

71%

Humidity

Race Photos

Historical Finish Time Distribution

204 finishers across 2 years

1:203:40

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