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Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k is a half marathon and 5K event held in Kinston, North Carolina. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 7,800 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Kinston, NC
- Field size
- ~7,800 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Kinston, North Carolina
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 7,800 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- ironcladraces.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $100 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 43°F at the start, 95% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
The 11th annual Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k, brought to you via Ironclad Races Inc and title sponsor Mother Earth Brewing. Ironclad Races Inc is a Kinston based non-profit corporation with a mission to produce sporting events in Kinston and donate all proceeds to local non-profit organizations and charities benefitting our community. Ironclad Races in partnership with the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon event board, local business and volunteers aim to bring run…
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Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k: common questions
- When is the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 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 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k held?
- In Kinston, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k?
- About 7,800 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 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $100 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k?
- about 43°F at the start, 95% humidity, 3 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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