Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run
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Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K (June 6-7, 2026)
The 7th annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K takes place at Lake Norman State Park in North Carolina, with the start and finish at the Lake Norman Picnic Ground on the park waterfront. The event runs over two days: the half marathon is held on Saturday and the 5K on Sunday. Both courses are on asphalt roads that wind and undulate under a tree canopy. The course holds USATF certificate number NC18022BDS.
Distances and event details
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 5K - 3.1 miles
- Virtual Run - any distance
Awards are given to the top three overall men and women and to the top three in age groups for each race. Participant items include a finisher medal, hoodies for half marathon finishers (to guarantee a hoodie in a specific size, registration by 4/30/26 is required), short sleeve T-shirt for 5K participants (size guarantee also by 4/30/26), a cup, and a decal. Virtual participants receive a participation medal, race T-shirt, and swag shipped after the race. Packet pick-up is available at Charlotte Running Company in Mooresville and at the Lake Norman State Park beach parking lot. Additional policies: strollers start in the back of the 5K, toddlers under 4 may walk with parents free of charge, no pets/firearms/alcohol are permitted, and the half marathon has a 3.5-hour course limit due to traffic considerations. There are no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.