Greensboro Half Marathon

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, 2026
• Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
• Distances: Half Marathon | 5K | 1 Mile
• Course: 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 March
  • Pig Pounder Brewery 5K in April
  • Elm Street Run Fest in May
  • Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K in June
  • Greensboro 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.

We're teaming up again with charity partner A Simple Gesture for 2025's Greensboro Half Marathon and the Thanksgiving season! The virtual donation model lets you see exactly how your monetary contributions translate into various sizes of donated food bags. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in our community. 

 

A Simple Gesture uses the power of the community to keep local food pantries stocked. Over 4,000 households across Guilford County fill a bag with nonperishable food and place it on their porch on the pickup day. Our volunteers pick up that food and take it directly to our 19 partner pantries. A Simple Gesture also recovers perishable food. On a daily basis, our volunteers also pick up excess food from grocery stores, restaurants, and caterers, and take it to 40+ nonprofits serving meals to the community. In 2024, A Simple Gesture collected 1.9 million pounds of food for hungry children and families in Guilford County. 

 

Michigan

Mega Medal Series

Prove It 5K/10K:  May at the GM Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan

Trenton Summerfest Half Marthon, 8K, & 5K:  June at Elizabeth Park in Trenton, Michigan

Dearborn Decades 5K:  August at Ford Field Park in Dearborn, Michigan

Run the 313 5K:  August at Palmer Park in Detroit, Michigan

Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K:  September at Atwater Brewery in Detroit, Michigan

Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Mile:  November at Proud Lake Rec Area in Commerce Township, Michigan

 

Trail

Winter Trail Fest (WTF) East Half Marathon & 5 Mile:  February at Island Lake Rec Area in Brighton, Michigan

Winter Trail Fest (WTF) West Half Marathon & 5 Mile:  February at Yankee Springs Rec Area in Middleville, Michigan

Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Morning & Evening Half Marathon & 10K:  April at Proud Lake Rec Area in Commerce Township, Michigan

Summer Trail Fest Ultra (STFU) 50K, Half Marathon, & 5 Mile:  June 14 Sleepy Hollow Rec Area in Laingsburg, Michigan

Moonlight Bootlegger 5k:  May 10 at Maybury State Park in Northville, Michigan

Wolverine State 100 100M, 100K, 100M Relay, & 50K:  October from Petoskey to Alpena in Northern Michigan

 

Road

Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay 50M, 50K, & 50M Relay:  April from Harbor Beach to Caseville in Michigan's Thumb

GRR Runway 5K:  June on the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Runway in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K:  November from Caseville to Port Austin in Michigan's Thumb

 

North Carolina

Road Mega Medal Series

Only Fools Run Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K:  March at Jaycee Park in Greensboro, North Carolina

Pig Pounder Brewery 5K:  April the Pig Pounder Brewery in Greensboro, North Carolina

Elm Street Run Festival:  May at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k:  June at Greensboro Distilling Co. and SouthEnd Brewing in Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile:  November starting at Battleground Ave in Greensboro, North Carolina

 

Trail Mega Medal Series

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Half Marathon & 5 Mile:  January at Northeast Park in Gibsonville, North Carolina

Northern Trails 17 Mile, 10 Mile & 5 Mile:  March at Northern Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina

Owls Roost Rumble Half Marathon & 4 Mile:  April at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina

Triple Lakes Trail Race 40 Mile, Marathon, & Half Marathon: October  at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina

 

Multisport Medal Series

Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon: April at Belews Lake Marina in Stokesdale, North Carolina

High Point Sprint Triathlon:  August at Oak Hollow Marina in High Point, North Carolina

Belews Lake Olympic Triathlon:  September at Belews Lake Marina in Stokesdale, North Carolina

Nat Greene's Revenge Triathlon: October at Lake Brandt Marina in Greensboro, North Carolina

 

Multisport 

Northeast Park Duathlon:  February at Northeast Park in Gibsonville, North Carolina

Trivium Triple Threat Triathlon: June at Lake Cammack in Burlington, North Carolina

 

Trail

Groundhog’s Lap Race: February at Haw River State Park, North Carolina

Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Morning & Evening Half Marathon & 10K:  September at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina

Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra & Relay:  September in Danbury, North Carolina

Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler: November at Snow Camp, North Carolina

 

Road

Running of the Lights:  January 1st at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, North Carolina

Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay 100M, 100K, & 100M Relay:  March in the Outer Banks in Corolla, North Carolina

 

Pennsylvania

End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Mile:  October on the old Pennsylvania Turnpike in Waterfall, Pennsylvania

 

West Virginia

Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay 50M, 50K, & 50M Relay:  May in New River Gorge National Park, running from Montgomery to Thurmond, West Virginia

Check out this comprehensive athlete guide (PDF below) to answer any nagging questions you may have about the race. If you can't find an answer here, shoot us a message! 

 

*Updated 1/25/2026

Chariot racing is for people with disabilities often referred to as adapted carriage driving or therapeutic carriage driving, where individuals with mobility limitations can participate in the sport using specialized equipment and support.  This can include teams of two or more participants with one athlete riding in the adaptive chariot, while one or more able bodied athletes push the chariot.

 
Note, each runner and rider should sign up separately to receive a shirt and a medal.  Trivium is not responsible for pairing runners and riders. Contact Priscilla priscilla@triviumracing.com with questions.

To complete your virtual race and receive your finisher medal and shirt, follow these steps:

• Run your race at a place and time of your choosing.
• Track your time with a watch or fitness app.
• Report your time on our results page by clicking "Submit Virtual Results" at the top of the page. Results can be submitted anytime between November 1st and November 21st. Don't forget to share your virtual race selfies too!

Shirts and finisher medals will be mailed within 10 days of the in-person race day. International shipping will incur an additional fee. Contact us for a quote. Please double check that your mailing address is correct on your registration before race day.  No packets will be available after November 30th.

Virtual participants are not eligible for awards. 

Any changes to virtual on or after race day will be subject a shipping charge.

Parking can be found on side streets and parking structures around downtown.  Please remember to leave time to get from your car to the event.  For your convenience, Fleet Feet will be providing a bag check at the event so that you do not need run back to your car after you check in!

There is NO PARKING at Deep Roots Market or Greenway at Fisher Park Apartment Complex! Unauthorized vehicles in these lots may be towed at owner's expense.

If your team has 10+ members registered two weeks before race day, you’ll enjoy:

• A team tent set up by Trivium, featuring a banner with your club's name/logo
• Your registration packets, ready at the tent (skip packet pickup lines)
  •  In order for your race packet (shirt, bib, etc.) to be pulled and available at your club tent, you must be registered as part of the club by the Monday before the race at 11:59 pm EST.
• Food, drinks, and goodies waiting for your team.

Check the Club/Teams tab and see how many people your team currently has registered!  Questions about Club Benefits? Reach out to Delaney at delaney@triviumracing.com.
 

Greensboro Half Marathon Club Competition

• All clubs, regardless of size, are part of the club competition.
• Awards go to the winning club
• All finishes count toward the 2026 Trivium Club Cup Competition

How Club Scoring Works at Greensboro Half Marathon

• All finishers earn 1 point just for completing the race, so the more runners your team brings, the more you score.
• Age group placement earns additional points, with top finishers scoring up to 20 points (1st place) and down to 2 points (for 16th–20th).
• Overall podium winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) earn double their age group points—for example, an overall 10K winner scores 41 points!
• Volunteers are a huge part of race day too, earning 5 points each for their club.

2026 Trivium Racing Club Competition

• All clubs who compete also earn points toward the Overall, 2026 Trivium Club Competition
• The Overall season winner will be treated to a club party and receive the club cup to proudly display for the next year!
• Points will start at 500 for first place and decrease by 50 points for each placement. (1st = 500, 2nd = 450, 3rd = 400, etc.)
• Clubs placing 11 – 20 will receive 25 points.
• Club placing 21 and up will receive 10 points.
   

Check out the full club cup schedule and how points are earned here:  https://triviumracing.com/cup-challenge/

Club Program

Love racing with your club/team with Trivium Racing?  Check out our Club Program!  Clubs receive a 10% discount code, a free race entry to raffle at run group, and can potentially partner to do more fun stuff!  Complete this form to request to participate.

Half Marathon Course

We are bringing you a two loop course that is still flat and will allow you to PR. You will experience new and familiar views of Greensboro on the course. The course is extremely well marked, and well supported.  We have 5 timing points on course making this a great race for spectators to continue to follow you throughout.  The Greensboro Half Marathon is a USATF Certified Course. See the Greensboro Half Marathon Strava map here. (click the "maps" tab for a downloadable GPX File)

As noted in this elevation chart, you will still find hills on this course— but it's the fastest course in Greensboro. We specifically designed this course as two loops to avoid as many hills as possible and to provide a PR opportunity in Greensboro, NC!

 

5K Course 

The 2026 course is a great end of season 5k with a big field and different view of Greensboro.  Get that last big 5K in before Thanksgiving and enjoy a cold beer after. This USATF certified course is well marked, spectator friendly, and offers a big finish feel in downtown Greensboro.  Come run your PR with us on this USATF Certified Course! Not racing, but still want to get involved this course is also walker friendly!! See the Greensboro 5K Strava map here. (click the "maps" tab for a downloadable GPX File). 

You'll of course still find hills on Greensboro Half Marathon & 5k's courses because it's Greensboro. ; ) However, our team has worked extra hard in designing these courses to bring you the fastest options possible within the heart of our city!

 

1 Mile Course

Our 1 Miler course will allow both young and old to race fast downtown on a scenic out and back course!  This race will take place just before the main event so there is sure to be a lot of cheering! See the course map here.

Half Marathon Pacers will be provided by Beast Pacing to help you achieve your race day timing goal.  Beast pacers follow some important pacing rules:  They finish within a minute of their pacing time, and never over.  They do not bank time.  They run with an even effort.

Pacers will be wearing a custom pace shirt and will be carrying pace signs. Find your pace goal sign when lining up for the start and stay with the pacer to meet your time goal.  You do not need to register ahead of time.

• 1:30 (6:50/mile)
• 1:40 (7:38/mile)
• 1:50 (8:23/mile)
• 2:00 (9:09/mile)
• 2:15 (10:18/mile)
• 2:30 (11:27/mile)
• 2:45 (12:35/mile)
• 3:00 (13:44/mile)
• 3:15 (14:50/mile) (Sweeper)

Should you have any questions about the pacers or would like to become a pacer, email Vanessa Kline at info@beastpacing.com.

There will be NO race-day packet pickup and NO race-day registration. You have three options for packet pickup: 

1. Pick up your packet at the pre-race expo sponsored by Fleet Feet on Thursday, November 19th at Fleet Feet Greensboro from 4pm - 6pm and Friday, November 20th at at a location TBD from 2:00pm - 6:30pm. This is also the last opportunity to register! 
2. Designate someone to pickup your packet at the pre-race expo for you. They just need to have a copy of your registration confirmation email. 
3. Select the option to have your packet mailed to you before race day for $15. The deadline for selecting this option is Monday, 11/2. If you prefer this option and did not select this add-on during registration, you can log into your registration to add it. If you need assistance, please contact us. 

View testimonials from past participants and leave your review below...

 

"I have raced between 1,000 and 1,100 races over the past 51 years--large and small, around the world. This race was truly superb in every way. This was my first running of this particular race but it will now be on my annual list." - Sam C.

 

 

"Atmosphere was great. Everyone was super friendly. Loved all the volunteers and their spirit. They really made the race so much fun!" - anonymous

 

"I've ran 3 halfs this year, and this was my favorite! I'll be back next year! The volunteers were amazing! You could hear them cheering from a good distance away. They made is so fun and kept a smile on my face! The course was also great!" - Laura C.

 

"Normally I do not like "loop" courses but there was excellent support on the course I didn't even realize I was running the same loop again." - Jeff H 

 

“The course was great, the volunteers were supportive, and the food was delicious! It was wonderful having pancakes and bacon for breakfast after the run!” - Barbara W.

“Great experience, clear instructions on where to run, great support, enjoyed UNCG band, great venue, awesome event coordinators. They always do an amazing job with all of their events!!!” - Nicole T.

“Great volunteer support on course.  Fun, high energy, start/finish/vendor area. Plenty of porto johns.  Beautiful weather!” - anonymous

“The supporters and volunteers have been so positive and helpful for each race I've done with trivium. There is also always plenty of food and hydration stations to fuel pre, during, and post race which is so appreciated.” - Maslyn B.

“The volunteers were great, lots of water stations, the course was fun!” -  Laura C.

“Completely closed course with police and volunteers at intersections. Zero issues with traffic which is not a given in many races of this type.” - anonymous

“Well organized; Great energy and support; Competitive field; Challenging course; Great weather” - Jay W.

“Good location and course. Great after race food/drinks (beer). Keep up the good races!!  Nothing but 5 stars for this race!” - Cary G.

“Well organized. Announcers kept participants informed on start times, end of race awards, etc. Great food and snacks available. Great weather helps too!” - Tim S.

“The course, it was very well run, no confusion about course direction.” - anonymous

“Easy to park and the beer setup after was great.” - anonymous

“Such a great race! Will sign up again!! I enjoyed the atmosphere and the vendors” - anonymous

“Start/finish area was lively and enjoyable. Course overall was great and support along the route exceeded expectations. Police officers and volunteers did a fantastic job managing traffic throughout the race. Post-race beer was exceptional” - Brian M.

“The many cheering stations that stayed up for the whole duration.  As someone who is in it to finish, that is so wonderful.  The course was well marked and there was never any question of which way to go. I really really appreciate that even at the end y'all were still cooking pancakes, bacon and spaghetti.” - ​​Laurin A.

 

 

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2026 Race Day Sponsors

 

Fleet Feet Greensboro: Our presenting sponsor will be offering complimentary bag check, and serving hot breakfast at the finish line.

South End Brewing Co: Since opening in 2019, SouthEnd Brewing Co has welcomed the community, local businesses, artists, and travelers stopping in to enjoy our inviting atmosphere. We offer a range of weekly events from Trivia to Run Club or enjoy our weekly variety of music from the Triad and beyond. 

Deep Roots Market (Not setting up a tent as they are located next to the start/finish line. Please remember to not park in their lot on race morning but do stop by to checkout their Saturday specials starting at 8:00 AM ET): Deep Roots Market is a full service grocery store that proudly supports local farmers, food producers, restaurateurs, bakers, soap makers, brewers, and more. Their doors open at 8:00 AM ET and they'll be offering Saturday specials!

 

Celtic Physical Therapy: Dealing with a nagging injury? Eoin is dedicated to using his skills and years of experience as an athletic trainer and physical therapist to help patients ease pain and gain back mobility so they may do the activities they love. This means Eoin cares about getting you healthy and keeping you running! He'll be setup up at the start/finish line for all participants or visit celticphysicaltherapy.com to schedule an appointment.  

 

Interested in learning more about 2026 sponsor opportunities? 

Email us at Anneliese at anneliese@triviumracing.com for more information. 

In Pursuit Half Marathon CustomTraining Plan

We're teaming up with Coach Jen Goff of In Pursuit Running to offer custom half marathon training plans for the Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile! Participants can sign up for the training plan during the registration process. 

Details of Training Plan

• 12-week training plans start August 24th and go through race day
• Training plans are $40
• Training plans offered: Advanced, Intermediate, & Beginner
• Participants will be contacted by Coach Jen to fill out a questionnaire to help create the custom training plan

Training Plan Levels

• Advanced Plan
  • Participants should be able to comfortably run 10 miles before starting.
  • Goal of this plan is to PR the half marathon.
• Intermediate Plan
  • Participants should be able to comfortably run 6 miles before starting
  • Goal of this plan is to finish, but also have a goal time in mind.
• Beginner Plan
  • Participants should be able to comfortably run 3 miles before starting
  • Goal of this plan is to finish your first half marathon.
    
    

Get to know Coach Jen

It all started with a game of PURSUIT. As a third grader in Connecticut, Jen wanted to be just like her Dad, an avid runner. Therefore, one night, they headed to the track, where Jen had to run four laps to Dad’s five laps. Jen won. The following week, it was 11 to 12 laps. Jen won again. Eventually, Jen was the one running more laps, and she entered her first official cross-country race one year later, which she won again. A running fanatic was born…

Jen continued on to run competitively for her high school and as an NCAA DI XC/TF athlete at Lehigh University, where she met her husband, Mike. Since the arrival of their two sons, Logan & Cooper, Jen earned her first marathon victory at the 2019 Myrtle Beach Marathon in 2:51 and continues to chase a USA Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying time.

If you have already signed up to race & did not purchase a training plan, you can 'add on' the training plan by following the directions in this link on how to add on the training plans.

Thursday, November 19th 2026

• 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Early Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet Greensboro, 3731 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro  

Friday, November 20th 2026

• 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm Early Packet Pickup location TBD

Saturday, November 21st 2026

• There will be no race day packet pick-up
• 8:00 am - One Mile Fun Run Start
• 8:30 am - Half Marathon Start
• 8:40 am - 5K Start
• 11:45 am - Course closes

Regular Registration

• Custom Finisher Medal: This race is part of the Mega Medal series!  All medals will connect to make one giant medal! 
• Custom Long sleeve shirt (shirts not guaranteed if registering within 2 weeks of race day) 
• Live Results
• RaceJoy App for Live Tracking and Progress Reports
• Awesome Custom Awards
• Post Race Food and Drinks
• Drink ticket for South End Brewing Co. (21 & over)*
• Race Photography

*Drink tickets are for those 21 & over and cannot be given to anyone under 21

Economy Registration

• Live Results
• RaceJoy App for Live Tracking and Progress Reports
• Awesome Custom Awards
• Post Race Food and Drinks
• Race Photography

Virtual Registration

• Custom Long sleeve shirt (shirts not guaranteed if registering within 2 weeks of race day) Please click here to see shirt size chart
• Results included in online virtual race standings
• RaceJoy App for Live Tracking and Progress Reports
• Custom Finisher Medal: This race is part of the Mega Medal series!  

Finisher’s medals will be given to all finishers of the Half Marathon, 5K, and 1 Mile

Cash Prize for the Top 3 overall male and females in the Half Marathon

• 1st Place - $800 2nd Place - $450 3rd Place - $300

Awards to the top 3 males and females in the following age groups for the Half Marathon race: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Awards to the top 3 overall males and females overall and top 3 males and females in the following age groups for the 5K race: 14 and under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

In order for a gender field to be considered for age group awards, there must be at least 50 participants registered to make the field competitive.

Awards not picked up on race day will be subject to a $10 shipping fee. Awards will only be mailed 2 weeks from the event date.
 

1 Mile Fun Run: Long Sleeved T-Shirt

Virtual 5k: Long Sleeved T-Shirt

5k - Chariot Runner: Long Sleeved T-Shirt

5K - Chariot Rider: Long Sleeved T-Shirt

5k: Long Sleeved T-Shirt

Virtual Half Marathon: Long Sleeved T-Shirt

Half Marathon: Long Sleeved T-Shirt

Half Marathon - Chariot Runner: Long Sleeved T-Shirt

Half Marathon - Chariot Rider: Long Sleeved T-Shirt