8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2025
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Hillsborough, North Carolina
- Price $22.45 - $64.85
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, the half marathon and 5K cater to all levels, with custom medals for all finishers and a variety of age group awards up for grabs. Don't forget to register early to snag a stylish event t-shirt! Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration of Hillsborough's vibrant community on this unforgettable race day!
Organiser's Description
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+
Races
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Half Marathon Registration
Incl. $4.85 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$64.85
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5K Registration
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$33.05
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Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt
Incl. $4.25 Fee
Sun 5th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.25
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5K Registration - No Shirt
Incl. $2.45 Fee
Sun 5th October 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$22.45
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