Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States
Oct, 2027 (TBD)
Half-marathon, Marathon
Race Information
Hillsborough, North Carolina, is no ordinary small, southern town. Its scenic beauty and graceful architecture spanning three centuries provide an incredible location for a road race.
Run past many historic sites including Old Old Orange County Courthouse, Burwell School, Margaret Lane Cemetery, and Occoneechee Indian Village. Half marathon runners will run a lap of the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, the only surviving track from NASCAR's inaugural 1949 season. You will also enjoy running on Churton Street and Hillsborough's River Walk, a part of the Mountains to Sea Trail.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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