Best In-Person & Virtual Marathons in North Carolina for 2022

Best In-Person & Virtual Marathons in North Carolina for 2022

North Carolina

The nickname of North Carolina is the “Tar Heel State” and it is famous as the birthplace of Coca-Cola. The state is known for its deep culinary heritage and they are known for their chicken-fried steak, friend-onion burgers, and barbecue. Tourists who come to North Carolina have a few notable attractions to check out such as the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Wright Brothers National Memorial, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and the Biltmore Estate & Gardens. For those who enjoy outdoor exploration, there are also several marathon events that are held in North Carolina, including qualifying races for the Boston Marathon.

Full Marathons North Carolina

Schedule

Full List of Events & Milestones

Full Marathons in North Carolina

26.2 miles

Marathon

Month

City/Location

Distance

St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Marathon

February

Greensboro

26.2 Miles

Run Oak Island

February

Oak Island

26.2 Miles

Black Mountain Marathon and Mount Mitchell Challenge

February

Black Mountain

26.2 Miles

Ellerbe Marathon

February

Ellerbe

26.2 Miles

Wilmington NC Marathon

February

Wilmington

26.2 Miles

Coast Guard Marathon

March

Elizabeth City

26.2 Miles

Asheville Marathon and Half at Biltmore Estate

March

Asheville

26.2 Miles

Tobacco Road Marathon

March

Cary

26.2 Miles

New River Marathon

May

Todd

26.2 Miles

Bethel Hill Moonlight Boogie

June

Ellerbe

26.2 Miles

Cannonball Marathon

October

Greensboro

26.2 Miles

Half Marathons North Carolina

Half Marathons in North Carolina

13.1 miles

Marathon

Month

City/Location

Distance

Run Oak Island

February

Oak Island

13.1 Miles

Ellerbe Marathon

February

Ellerbe

13.1 Miles

Wilmington NC Marathon

February

Wilmington

13.1 Miles

Coast Guard Marathon

March

Elizabeth City

13.1 Miles

Asheville Marathon and Half at Biltmore Estate

March

Asheville

13.1 Miles

Tobacco Road Marathon

March

Cary

13.1 Miles

New River Marathon

May

Todd

13.1 Miles

Cannonball Marathon

October

Greensboro

13.1 Miles

Triple Lakes Trail Race

October

Greensboro

13.1 Miles

Ultra Marathons North Carolina

Ultra Marathons in North Carolina

26.3 miles and up

Marathon

Month

City/Location

Distance

Lights 2 Lights 50

February

Corolla

50 Miles

Uwharrie Mountain Run

February

Ophir

40 Miles

Black Mountain Marathon and Mount Mitchell Challenge

February

Black Mountain

40 Miles

Badwater Cape Fear

March

Bald Head Island

50 Miles

Mountains to Sea Trail 100 Endurance Run

March

Durham

100 Miles, 50 Miles

Blackbeard’s Revenge 100

March

Corolla

100 Miles

Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run

April

Raleigh

100 Miles

Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay

April

Asheville to Greenville

72 Miles

Shadows of the South

April

Otto

100 Miles, 50 Miles

Smoky Mountain Relay

April

Bryson City

206 Miles, 135 Miles

Bethel Hill Moonlight Boogie

June

Ellerbe

50 Miles

Operation STIRLING

August

Brevard

70 Miles

Blue Ridge Relay

September

Asheville

208 Miles

Tuna Relay 200

October

Raleigh

200 Miles

Triple Lakes Trail Race

October

Greensboro

40 Miles