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Raleigh Holiday
Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon
The Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon will return to the classic course, starting at Gateway Plaza on Saturday, December 5, 2026!
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2026 edition
Next up
Countdown
33
days to 5 Dec 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon
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About
The race
The Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon will return to the classic course, starting at Gateway Plaza on Saturday, December 5, 2026! Additional information will be updated soon! The Raleigh (Holiday) Half Marathon is directed and promoted by Sir Walter Running, a Raleigh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring the Greater Raleigh running community together through innovation, activation, and inclusivity. Sir Walter Running is a USATF club that also produces the Sir Walter Miler, the Pop Up Miles series, the Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile, a series of Strava Challenges, and the Summer of Miles podcast.
Location
Raleigh, NC, United States
North America · typically 6°C (42°F) on race day
Open in OpenStreetMapEvery year
Editions
Ballot, charity and tour places
Getting in
Ballot
Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.
Tour operator package
Travel packages that include a guaranteed entry.
Ballot
ClosedBallot opens
13 May 2026, 10:00
Ballot closes
21 Jun 2026, 09:59
Draw
TBA
Results
TBA
Charity places
No charity places listed yet.
We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.