About This Race

The Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K, presented by the Hillsborough Running Club, showcases the historic sites and scenic routes of Hillsborough, North Carolina. Runners pass landmarks like the Old Orange County Courthouse and run a lap of the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, the only surviving track from NASCAR's inaugural 1949 season. Custom medals are awarded to all finishers in both the half marathon and 5K.

Course & Race Day Details

Mixed surface
Surface
Mixed Surface
T-Shirt
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Half Marathon Registration, 5K Registration: T-Shirt

Hydration Support

Aid stations - 5K at the Speedway track passed twice at mile 1.4 and 2.0; Half at miles 3.5, 4.8, 6.5, 8.5, 11.0, 12.0.

Awards

Awards to the overall top three male and female winners, top three male and female masters (40+), and top three males and females in each age group.

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Thursday Oct 2 Fleet Feet Durham (Southpoint) 4-7pm; Saturday Oct 4 Hillsborough Farmers Mkt Pavilion 1-5pm; Sunday race morning 6-7am.

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Half Marathon Registration Half Marathon
$70.00
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$35.00
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Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt Half Marathon
$60.00
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5K Registration - No Shirt 5K
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