Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run
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Event overview
The Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K is the 7th annual edition held June 6-7, 2026 at Lake Norman State Park (Troutman/Statesville, NC). The start and finish are at the Lake Norman Picnic Ground on the park waterfront. Both courses run on asphalt roads that wind under a canopy of trees. The event holds USATF Certificate # NC18022BDS.
Race details
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 5K - 3.1 miles
- Virtual Run - any distance
Swag for participants includes a finisher medal, hoodies for half marathoners, short sleeve T-shirts for 5K participants, a cup, and a decal. Hoodie and T-shirt size guarantees are tied to an April 30, 2026 registration cutoff. Awards are given to the top three men and top three women overall and to top three men and women in age groups for both the half marathon and the 5K. The Human Health Project is the event beneficiary; participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. Additional notes: the half marathon uses a 3.5-hour course limit, both courses are entirely on asphalt, strollers start at the back of the 5K, toddlers under 4 may walk with parents for free, and no pets, firearms, or alcohol are permitted. There are no refunds under any circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.