Kinston, United States of America · Saturday 17 October 2026
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.
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k is a half marathon held in Kinston, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 17 October 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 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k 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.
Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k 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 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k 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.
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