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

Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT

Location: 3802 Jaycee Park Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Join the largest running celebration in the region, featuring multiple distances, a scenic course, and a lively post-race party supporting a great cause.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

Family Friendly
Military & First Responders

The Cannonball Running Festival in Greensboro, NC, is a vibrant celebration of running, offering a range of distances from a 5K to a full marathon. Set against the beautiful A & Y greenway and Country Park, this event is designed for both seasoned runners and newcomers. Enjoy a lively post-race party with local craft brews, live music, and an awards ceremony. Consider the unique Double Barrel Challenge for an extra layer of accomplishment and exclusive bling. A portion of beer sales supports Brenner Children's.

What to expect

* Choose from a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon on a gorgeous greenway course.
* Enjoy a post-race celebration with local craft brews, live music, and professional photos.
* All participants receive a custom medal, t-shirt, and food, with bonus bling for challenge finishers.

Standout details

Double Barrel Challenge option
Local craft brewery pours
Supports Brenner Children's charity
Live music and celebration

Perks & features

After-Party
Medal
Race Photos

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Distances & registration

9 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

Other options
2 options · closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
5mo 17d 21h 49m left
- VIRTUAL
  Closes Sep 9, 2026, 1:59 PM EDT · From $160.00
- Kids Dash
  Closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT · From $7.25
5K
1 option · closes Oct 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 17d 10h 48m left
- Run/Walk
  Closes Oct 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $33.25
15K
1 option · closes Oct 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 17d 10h 48m left
- Double Barrel 10K + 5K Challenge
  Closes Oct 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $80.50
16.2 Miles
1 option · closes Oct 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 17d 10h 48m left
- Double Barrel Half Marathon + 5K Challenge
  Closes Oct 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $112.30
29.3 Miles
1 option · closes Oct 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 17d 10h 48m left
- Double Barrel Marathon + 5K Challenge
  Closes Oct 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $117.60
Half Marathon
1 option · closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 18d 10h 48m left
- General entry
  Closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $69.90
Marathon
1 option · closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 18d 10h 48m left
- General entry
  Closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $85.80
10K
1 option · closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 18d 10h 48m left
- General entry
  Closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $49.00

Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.

From the organizer

Cannonball Running Festival is the LARGEST celebration of running in our region.

Race distances include Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Dash AND a bonus challenge option. 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.

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

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. Double Barrel Challenge participants receive two shirts and 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!!!

All race participants will receive a custom finishers medal (Kids dash will not receive a medal or shirt, but their own "goodies'), t-shirt, food, beer (21 and up), FREE professional race photos and a celebration! Everyone, friends and family can enjoy the post-race celebration with live music, awards ceremony and activities.

**You must register 2 weeks prior to event to guarantee a shirt.**