8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2025
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Hillsborough, North Carolina
- Price $33.05 - $86.05
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the 8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K, taking place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in the charming town of Hillsborough, North Carolina. This picturesque location, known for its stunning architecture and rich history, provides the perfect backdrop for participants to explore as they race. Runners can choose between two exhilarating distances: the half marathon, which showcases the iconic Old Orange County Courthouse and the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail—NASCAR's only surviving track from its inaugural season—or the spirited 5K route that winds through Hillsborough’s scenic River Walk.
Both races promise to be memorable experiences, featuring custom medals for all finishers and awards for top performers in various age categories. With packet pick-up available on October 2 and 4, as well as race morning, getting ready for the event is easy. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to embrace the spirit of community, history, and healthy living in the heart of Hillsborough! Mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic day of fun and fitness!
Both races promise to be memorable experiences, featuring custom medals for all finishers and awards for top performers in various age categories. With packet pick-up available on October 2 and 4, as well as race morning, getting ready for the event is easy. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to embrace the spirit of community, history, and healthy living in the heart of Hillsborough! Mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic day of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
THE GUARANTEED T-SHIRT DEADLINE HAS PASSED
YOU CAN NOW ONLY REGISTER WITHOUT A T-SHIRT. WE WILL HAVE EXTRA T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AFTER THE RACE ON A FIRST COME BASIS UNTIL THEY ARE GONE. FIND THE T-SHIRT TABLE BY THE MERCH TABLE AT THE FINISH LINE AFTER YOUR RACE.
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. Hillsborough continues to host numerous successful races, including the Little River Trail runs, Got GRIT 5K race, and the Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail races.
Hillsborough Running Club is very pleased to present the 8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K races. Both the half marathon and 5K routes have been designed to showcase many of Hillsboroughs historic sites, and scenic routes.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
1. Run past many historic sites in Hillsborough: Old Orange County Courthouse, Burwell School, Margaret Lane Cemetery, Occoneechee Indian Village
2. Half Marathon and 5K runners will run one lap of the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, the only surviving track from NASCAR's inaugural 1949 season
3. Enjoy running on Churton Street, and on Hillsborough's River Walk, part of the Mountains to Sea trail
MERCHANDISE
* There will be custom medals for all finishers in both the half marathon and 5K
* T-shirts (male and female cut) and youth sizes if you registered before the t-shirt deadline
* Note: for female sizing - you may want to order a size or two larger than you would normally
Anyone needing to change t-shirt size needs to come to the t-shirt table at the pavilion after the race
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up dates, times and locations are as follows:
* Thursday 2nd October Fleet Feet Durham (Southpoint Store), 4-7pm
* Saturday 4th October, Hillsborough, Farmers Mkt Pavilion (race finish area), 1-5pm
* Sunday 5th October, Race morning, 6.00-7.00am
AWARDS
Awards to the overall top three male and female winners, top three male and female masters (40+), and top three males and females in each of the following age groups.
Half Marathon age groups are as follows: 19 & under; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-80; 80+
5K age groups are as follows: 9 and under; 10-12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-80; 80+
CUT OFF TIME
End of race is 11am for both races, which is 3.5 hours for the half marathon, and 3 hours 20 mins for the 5K
PARKING
Details will be emailed to all participants during the week of the race, in short, parking is at the deck by Weaver Street Market and at River Park Elementary School
YOU CAN NOW ONLY REGISTER WITHOUT A T-SHIRT. WE WILL HAVE EXTRA T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AFTER THE RACE ON A FIRST COME BASIS UNTIL THEY ARE GONE. FIND THE T-SHIRT TABLE BY THE MERCH TABLE AT THE FINISH LINE AFTER YOUR RACE.
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. Hillsborough continues to host numerous successful races, including the Little River Trail runs, Got GRIT 5K race, and the Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail races.
Hillsborough Running Club is very pleased to present the 8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K races. Both the half marathon and 5K routes have been designed to showcase many of Hillsboroughs historic sites, and scenic routes.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
1. Run past many historic sites in Hillsborough: Old Orange County Courthouse, Burwell School, Margaret Lane Cemetery, Occoneechee Indian Village
2. Half Marathon and 5K runners will run one lap of the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, the only surviving track from NASCAR's inaugural 1949 season
3. Enjoy running on Churton Street, and on Hillsborough's River Walk, part of the Mountains to Sea trail
MERCHANDISE
* There will be custom medals for all finishers in both the half marathon and 5K
* T-shirts (male and female cut) and youth sizes if you registered before the t-shirt deadline
* Note: for female sizing - you may want to order a size or two larger than you would normally
Anyone needing to change t-shirt size needs to come to the t-shirt table at the pavilion after the race
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up dates, times and locations are as follows:
* Thursday 2nd October Fleet Feet Durham (Southpoint Store), 4-7pm
* Saturday 4th October, Hillsborough, Farmers Mkt Pavilion (race finish area), 1-5pm
* Sunday 5th October, Race morning, 6.00-7.00am
AWARDS
Awards to the overall top three male and female winners, top three male and female masters (40+), and top three males and females in each of the following age groups.
Half Marathon age groups are as follows: 19 & under; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-80; 80+
5K age groups are as follows: 9 and under; 10-12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-80; 80+
CUT OFF TIME
End of race is 11am for both races, which is 3.5 hours for the half marathon, and 3 hours 20 mins for the 5K
PARKING
Details will be emailed to all participants during the week of the race, in short, parking is at the deck by Weaver Street Market and at River Park Elementary School
Races
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Half Marathon Registration
Incl. $6.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$86.05
CLOSED -
5K Registration
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (7:40AM EDT)
$43.65
CLOSED -
Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt
Incl. $5.45 Fee
Sun 5th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$75.45
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5K Registration - No Shirt
Incl. $3.05 Fee
Sun 5th October 2025 (7:40AM EDT)
$33.05
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