CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Winston Salem, NC; 638 West 4th Street, 27101
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a challenging distance, then celebrate with a lively community block party featuring live music and a wide selection of North Carolina craft beers.

Fun
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Join the CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K in Winston-Salem for a vibrant celebration of North Carolina craft beer. This premier spring distance race partners with Foothills Brewing and Junction 311 Endurance Sports to offer a fun and energetic experience. Runners can choose from a half marathon, 5K, one mile, or the unique CraftDouble. The event transforms a city block into a lively community block party, featuring live music and up to 12 exceptional breweries, creating a memorable day for participants and attendees alike.

What to expect

Choose from a half marathon, 5K, one mile, or the CraftDouble (Crazy Mile & 5K).
Enjoy a community block party with live music and craft beer from up to 12 breweries.
Experience a fun and energetic atmosphere in downtown Winston-Salem.

Standout details

Community block party with live band
Up to 12 exceptional craft breweries
Entire city block shut down for celebration
Unique CraftDouble race option

Perks & features

After-Party
Food & Drink

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 8:35 AM EDT · From $23.25
Opens Apr 29, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 10, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 9:05 AM EDT · From $39.00
Opens Apr 29, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 10, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $69.90
Opens Apr 29, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 10, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 2 more options

Crazy Kids Dash
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 AM EDT · From $12.25
Opens Apr 29, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jan 10, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
CraftDouble
Sat, Apr 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $49.00
Opens Apr 30, 2025, 4:30 AM EDT · Closes Sep 5, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

Come celebrate North Carolina craft beer with the Triad’s premier spring distance race and community block party! Foothills Brewing & Junction 311 Endurance Sports have partnered to bring you a fun and energetic way to celebrate The State of Southern Beer®. This is a DO NOT MISS event!

All are welcome to join us Saturday, April 4th at Foothills Brewpub, (638 West 4th Street Winston Salem, NC US 27101) in downtown Winston-Salem. The day begins with a fun and challenging half marathon, 5K, one mile or the CraftDouble (Crazy Mile & 5K). The entire city block of 4th street, the longest block in the city, is shut down from Poplar to Spring Street for the event. The band kicks into full swing and the craft beer flows as soon as the races get underway. In addition to Foothills, you will enjoy up to 12 exceptional breweries. There is ZERO admission required to attend the block party celebration with food and craft beers available for purchase. Registered race participants get the real reward with a premium endurance event experience on the course and off!

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