• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Greensboro
  • Event dates
  • Open entry

Cannonball Running Festival Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Cannonball Running Festival Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
17:04/km

6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
79/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
20 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Cannonball Running Festival Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Scenery
Parkland, Countryside, Lakeside, Forest, City

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Cannonball Running Festival Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

Where does the Cannonball Running Festival Half Marathon route go?

The Cannonball Running Festival Half Marathon route starts at Country Park / Jaycee Park (3802 Jaycee Park Dr. Greensboro, NC) and finishes at Country Park / Jaycee Park, Greensboro, NC (shared start/finish for all events).

What should runners know on race day for the Cannonball Running Festival Half Marathon?

Gear check available; information tent and gear check open 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM on Saturday. Free pacers available for the half and full marathon, identified by official pacer shirts and pacer flags; pacers meet participants 30 minutes pre-race.

Race character

Scenery

  • Parkland
  • Countryside
  • Lakeside
  • Forest
  • City

Atmosphere

  • Festival
  • Community

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
6:00:00

Race day logistics

Pacers
Free pacers available for the half and full marathon, identified by official pacer shirts and pacer flags; pacers meet participants 30 minutes pre-race.
Bag drop
Gear check available; information tent and gear check open 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM on Saturday.
Expo / packet pickup
Advance packet pickup required for all participants; Saturday morning (race-day) packet pickup available for a $10 fee. Friday last-call 5K packet pickup 5:30-6:30 PM at Jaycee Park.
Medal
All finishers (except Kids Dash) receive a custom finisher's medal; Double Barrel Challenge finishers receive two medals plus bonus bling.
Finisher tee
Runner long-sleeved shirt included (must register at least 2 weeks prior to guarantee a shirt).

Access and course status

Start
Country Park / Jaycee Park (3802 Jaycee Park Dr., Greensboro, NC)
Finish
Country Park / Jaycee Park, Greensboro, NC (shared start/finish for all events)

Course facts

Notable features
  • Local craft breweries pour all day Saturday
  • participants receive two craft brews with registration, and all funds from beer sales go to the charity partner, the Greensboro Science Center
  • Friday evening 5K plus Saturday distances enable 'Double Barrel Challenge' combos (5K + Marathon, 5K + Half, or 5K + 10K) earning a bonus medal

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 16°CTypical temperature
  • 15 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 79Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.