Mayberry Half Marathon
The Mayberry Half Marathon offers a fast, scenic course through a charming small town.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Mount Airy, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Mount Airy, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K run
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 3,243
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
This well-loved half marathon, first run in 2009 and now in its 15th edition, draws runners from across approximately 16 states. With a steady field size of around 282 finishers and a loyal repeat-runner rate of about 23%, it's clear the Mayberry Half Marathon has established itself as a favorite.
The course, recently updated to feature more of the scenic Greenway, is largely flat and fast, making it a prime candidate for personal bests. Runners start in picturesque downtown Mount Airy before heading downhill towards Riverside Park and embarking on a long, out-and-back stretch along the Greenway. The finish is at Riverside Park, ensuring you don't have to re-ascend any initial downhill sections.
Race day typically offers pleasant spring weather, with temperatures averaging between 45–67°F. The atmosphere is often described as fun and friendly, with super helpful volunteers. Post-race, participants can enjoy ample food and drinks, and showers are available at a nearby community center, making for a rewarding experience after a potentially fast race.
Race-provided description
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Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town, Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+1.42 m
Separation
3.6%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC23029BDS
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8515 years running
~282 finishers a year
growing or steady
23% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 5 photos
runners from 16 states
winner 1:19:20
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 3,243 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
3,243
Median time
2:05:28
Latest turnout
282
States
31
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Mayberry Half Marathon?
The Mayberry Half Marathon is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Where does the Mayberry Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
What distances does the Mayberry Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K run.
Is the Mayberry Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Mayberry Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, out & back course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Mayberry Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 3,243 runners who have completed the Mayberry Half Marathon.
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