Ironclad Half Marathon
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Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon and 5K
The Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad event is a community running event in Kinston that includes a half marathon and a 5K on October 17, 2026. The race is produced by Ironclad Races Inc., a Kinston-based non-profit corporation that donates event proceeds to local non-profit organizations and charities. Mother Earth Brewing is the title sponsor.
The event aims to bring runners to the community and highlight the historic and cultural aspects of Kinston. Organizers work with local businesses and volunteers and list a wide range of beneficiary organizations, including community service groups, volunteer fire departments, arts organizations, and partnerships focused on river cleanup and environmental work such as the installation of a trash trap on the Neuse River.
Participation in past editions has varied; recent combined fields have been around six hundred runners. Registration fees change by registration period: the half marathon range shown is eighty-five to one hundred ten dollars and the 5K range is forty-five to fifty dollars. Registration for the 2026 races closes at midnight on October 15, 2026.
Distances offered
- Half Marathon
- 5K
The event presents a mix of racing and community support with funds directed to multiple local beneficiaries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
