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Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

October 16 & 17, 2026
Greensboro, NC 27455 US

Half Marathon

Strikethrough Price: $100
Price: $65
Date Range: 10/17
Time: 7:45AM EDT 1:45PM EDT
Price increases after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Open to ages 12+.

5k Run/Walk

Strikethrough Price: $55
Price: $30
Date Range: 10/16
Time: 6:45PM EDT 9:00PM EDT
Registration closes on December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST and re-opens on December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST

Marathon

Strikethrough Price: $125
Price: $80
Date Range: 10/17
Time: 7:45AM EDT 1:45PM EDT

180 spots left. Price increases after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Open to ages 18+.

10K

Strikethrough Price: $65
Price: $45
Date Range: 10/17
Time: 8:15AM EDT 10:15AM EDT

234 spots left. Registration closes on December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST and re-opens on December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST

Kids Dash

Strikethrough Price: $15
Price: $5
Date Range: 10/17
Time: 10:30AM EDT 11:00AM EDT

30 spots left. Price increases after April 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 15 and under.

Double Barrel Marathon + 5K Challenge

Strikethrough Price: $175
Price: $110
Date Range: 10/16 10/17
Time: 6:45PM EDT 1:45PM EDT

24 spots left. Price increases after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Open to ages 18+.

Double Barrel Half Marathon + 5K Challenge

Strikethrough Price: $145
Price: $105
Date Range: 10/16 10/17
Time: 6:45PM EDT 1:45PM EDT

33 spots left. Price increases after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Open to ages 15+.

Double Barrel 10K + 5K Challenge

Strikethrough Price: $120
Price: $75
Date Range: 10/16 10/17
Time: 6:45PM EDT 1:45PM EDT

59 spots left. Registration closes on December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST and re-opens on December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST
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Cannonball Running Festival is the LARGEST celebration of running in our region!

Race distances include the 5k on Friday, October 16, 2026 and the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and Kids Dash on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The backdrop for the races is the gorgeous A & Y greenway in Greensboro, NC and Country Park. The start/finish for all events take place in Country Park, Greensboro's running Mecca. 

What is that challenge? The Double Barrel Challenge!
The Friday night 5K allows the unique opportunity to race in the evening AND opens up the challenge of participating in either the 10K, half marathon or marathon on Saturday. 

In true celebration of the region, local craft breweries pour all day Saturday for participants and spectators. Participants have two craft brews included with their race registration and spectators are able to purchase with all funds generated from beer sales going directly to our charity partner, Brenner Children's Hospital.

 

Countdown to Cannonball Running Festival!

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Back With Both Barrels Loaded!

This historic event features FOUR distances including the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K + a bonus challenge option. 

Whether a veteran to distance running or a relative newbie, this event is a MUST DO for the course, the schwag, the community, the glory, and the PARTY!

 

What's included with my registration?

  • All race participants will receive a custom finishers medal (Kids dash will not receive a medal or shirt, but their own "goodies'),
  • Runner long sleeved shirt (you must register 2 weeks prior to event to guarantee a shirt.)
  • Snacks, beer (21 and up), and post race meal!
  • Double Barrel Challenge participants receive two custom finisher medals (one for each event), PLUS bonus bling for completing the Double Barrel Challenge. Not to mention extra beer and bragging rights!!!

Need a training plan?

 

We all know that training in advance makes for a better race day experience. 

Check out our training partners to get race ready!

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