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Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K
Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 4,575 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Hillsborough, NC
- Field size
- ~4,575 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Hillsborough, North Carolina
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 4,575 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runhillsborough.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
About the Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K
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 9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K races. Both the half marathon and 5K routes have…
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Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K: common questions
- When is the Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K held?
- In Hillsborough, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K?
- About 4,575 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $70 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
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