9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Hillsborough, North Carolina
- Price $22.45 - $64.85
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
Runners will also enjoy a unique opportunity to race on the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, the only surviving track from NASCAR's inaugural 1949 season. With custom medals for all finishers and a chance to win awards across various age groups, this is an event that celebrates community spirit and athletic achievement. Donβt miss out on this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Hillsborough while achieving your personal best! Mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable day filled with excitement and camaraderie.
Organiser's Description
Hillsborough Running Club is very pleased to present the 9th 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 1st October Fleet Feet Durham (Southpoint Store), 4-7pm
* Saturday 3rd October, Hillsborough, Farmers Mkt Pavilion (race finish area), 1-5pm
* Sunday 4th 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. $4.85 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$64.85
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5K Registration
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (7:40AM EDT)
$33.05
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Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt
Incl. $4.25 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.25
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5K Registration - No Shirt
Incl. $2.45 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (7:40AM EDT)
$22.45
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Eno River Farmers Market, 144 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, 27278, NC, United States
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