The Cannonball Marathon
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Cannonball Running Festival
The Cannonball Running Festival is a multi-day athletic event held in Greensboro, North Carolina. The races are staged at Country Park on Jaycee Park Drive, which acts as the hub for all participants. The course utilizes the A & Y Greenway and the trails within Country Park.
The festival offers a wide variety of race distances and multi-event challenges:
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
- Kids Dash
- Double Barrel Marathon + 5K Challenge (29.3 miles)
- Double Barrel Half Marathon + 5K Challenge (16.2 miles)
- Double Barrel 10K + 5K Challenge (9.3 miles)
The Double Barrel Challenge involves participating in the 5K on Friday evening followed by a second distance on Saturday. These participants receive specialized recognition including two shirts, two finisher medals, and additional commemorative items for completing the challenge.
The event includes a post-race gathering featuring live music and an awards ceremony. Registered participants who are 21 years of age or older receive two craft beers from local breweries. All racers, except those in the Kids Dash, receive a t-shirt and a custom finisher medal. To ensure the availability of a specific shirt size, registration is required at least two weeks before the event date. Free professional photography is provided to all participants during the races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
