Greensboro Half Marathon
USATF CertifiedSaturday, November 21, 2026
Greensboro, North Carolina
The Experience
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.
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
NC23015DF · Expires 2033
Certified Course Name
Elm Street 10 Mile
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
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 11/21/2026 08:30
Start Location
600 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Long Sleeved T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $80
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:08:12
9:47/mi pace
1:06:37
5:05/mi pace
541
50% female · 52% male
22 states
Avg age: 37
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:51:41
Top 25%
2:26:22
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
59°F
☽
Avg Low
39°F
☂
Precip
0.08 in
🍃
Wind
10.2 mph
More races in North Carolina
The Experience
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.
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
NC23015DF · Expires 2033
Certified Course Name
Elm Street 10 Mile
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
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 11/21/2026 08:30
Start Location
600 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Long Sleeved T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $80
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:08:12
9:47/mi pace
1:06:37
5:05/mi pace
541
50% female · 52% male
22 states
Avg age: 37
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:51:41
Top 25%
2:26:22
Top 75%