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8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2025

Hillsborough, North Carolina
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Hillsborough, North Carolina
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4 Events: 13.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 3.1 Miles

About 8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2025

RACE IS FULL

Hillsborough, North Carolina is no ordinary small, southern town. Its scenic beauty and graceful architecture spanning three centuries, provide an incredible location for a road race. Hillsborough continues to host numerous successful races, including the Little River Trail runs, Got GRIT 5K race, and the Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail races.

Hillsborough Running Club is very pleased to present the 8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K races. Both the half marathon and 5K routes have been designed to showcase many of Hillsborough’s historic sites, and scenic routes.

Course Highlights

1. Run past many historic sites in Hillsborough: Old Orange County Courthouse, Burwell School, Margaret Lane Cemetery, Occoneechee Indian Village
2. Half Marathon and 5K runners will run one lap of the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, the only surviving track from NASCAR's inaugural 1949 season
3. Enjoy running on Churton Street, and on Hillsborough's River Walk, part of the Mountains to Sea trail

Merchandise

  • There will be custom medals for all finishers in both the half marathon and 5K
  • T-shirts (male and female cut) and youth sizes if you registered before the t-shirt deadline
  • Note: for female sizing - you may want to order a size or two larger than you would normally

Anyone needing to change t-shirt size needs to come to the t-shirt table at the pavilion after the race

Packet Pick-up

Packet pick-up dates, times and locations are as follows:

  • Thursday 2nd October Fleet Feet Durham (Southpoint Store), 4-7pm
  • Saturday 4th October, Hillsborough, Farmers Mkt Pavilion (race finish area), 1-5pm
  • Sunday 5th October, Race morning, 6.00-7.00am

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 of the following age groups.

Half Marathon age groups are as follows: 19 & under; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-80; 80+
5K age groups are as follows: 9 and under; 10-12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-80; 80+

Cut off time

End of race is 11am for both races, which is 3.5 hours for the half marathon, and 3 hours 20 mins for the 5K

Parking

Details will be emailed to all participants during the week of the race, in short, parking is at the deck by Weaver Street Market and at River Park Elementary School

8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2025RACE IS FULL Hillsborough, North Carolina is no ordinary small, southern town. Its scenic beauty and graceful architecture spanning three centuries, provide an incredible location for a road race. Hillsborough continues to host numerous successful races, including the Little River Trail runs, Got GRIT 5K race, and the Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail races. Hillsborough Running Club is very pleased to present the 8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K races. Both the half marathon and 5K routes have been designed to showcase many of Hillsborough’s historic sites, and scenic routes. Course Highlights 1. Run past many historic sites in Hillsborough: Old Orange County Courthouse, Burwell School, Margaret Lane Cemetery, Occoneechee Indian Village2. Half Marathon and 5K runners will run one lap of the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, the only surviving track from NASCAR's inaugural 1949 season3. Enjoy running on Churton Street, and on Hillsborough's River Walk, part of the Mountains to Sea trail Merchandise There will be custom medals for all finishers in both the half marathon and 5KT-shirts (male and female cut) and youth sizes if you registered before the t-shirt deadlineNote: for female sizing - you may want to order a size or two larger than you would normally Anyone needing to change t-shirt size needs to come to the t-shirt table at the pavilion after the race Packet Pick-up Packet pick-up dates, times and locations are as follows: Thursday 2nd October Fleet Feet Durham (Southpoint Store), 4-7pmSaturday 4th October, Hillsborough, Farmers Mkt Pavilion (race finish area), 1-5pmSunday 5th October, Race morning, 6.00-7.00am 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 of the following age groups. Half Marathon age groups are as follows: 19 & under; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-80; 80+5K age groups are as follows: 9 and under; 10-12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-80; 80+ Cut off time End of race is 11am for both races, which is 3.5 hours for the half marathon, and 3 hours 20 mins for the 5K Parking Details will be emailed to all participants during the week of the race, in short, parking is at the deck by Weaver Street Market and at River Park Elementary School
Hillsborough, NC

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 4 race distances available for 8th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2025 in Hillsborough, NC. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

Half Marathon Registration

13.1 Miles
Distance
13.1 Miles
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Frequently Asked Questions about Half Marathon Registration

How long is the Half Marathon Registration?
The Half Marathon Registration covers 13.1 Miles.
What time does the Half Marathon Registration start?
The Half Marathon Registration starts at 7:30:00 AM.
Where is the Half Marathon Registration located?
The Half Marathon Registration takes place in Hillsborough, NC.

Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt

13.1 Miles
Distance
13.1 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt

How long is the Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt?
The Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt covers 13.1 Miles.
What time does the Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt start?
The Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt starts at 7:30:00 AM.
Where is the Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt located?
The Half Marathon Registration - No Shirt takes place in Hillsborough, NC.

5K Registration

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about 5K Registration

How long is the 5K Registration?
The 5K Registration covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the 5K Registration start?
The 5K Registration starts at 7:40:00 AM.
Where is the 5K Registration located?
The 5K Registration takes place in Hillsborough, NC.

5K Registration - No Shirt

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about 5K Registration - No Shirt

How long is the 5K Registration - No Shirt?
The 5K Registration - No Shirt covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the 5K Registration - No Shirt start?
The 5K Registration - No Shirt starts at 7:40:00 AM.
Where is the 5K Registration - No Shirt located?
The 5K Registration - No Shirt takes place in Hillsborough, NC.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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