Greensboro, United States of America · Saturday 21 November 2026
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 runnin
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Greensboro Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Greensboro, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 21 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Greensboro Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Greensboro Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Greensboro Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Greensboro Half Marathon against other half marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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