
Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Kinston, NC
The Experience
The 11th annual Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k, brought to you via Ironclad Races Inc and title sponsor Mother Earth Brewing. Ironclad Races Inc is a Kinston based non-profit corporation with a mission to produce sporting events in Kinston and donate all proceeds to local non-profit organizations and charities benefitting our community. Ironclad Races in partnership with the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon event board, local business and volunteers aim to bring runners to our community and highlight the historic and cultural beauty of Kinston. While you’re here spend time in the local shops, restaurants or pubs while you enjoy a weekend in our historic southern town. We’re certain you’ll agree, the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-marathon is the most welcoming half-marathon in Eastern North Carolina. NOTE: Unisex t-shirts will be short sleeves and ladies shirts will be a rocker tank top.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt (unisex = short sleeve, ladies = Rocker Tank Top)
Start Location
400 E Grainger Ave, Kinston, NC, 28501
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
+0.33 m
Separation
1.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC25029DF · Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
51°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
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