The Cannonball Marathon
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Cannonball Running Festival
The Cannonball Running Festival takes place on October 16 and 17, 2026 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Events use Country Park for the start and finish, with the A & Y greenway and Country Park as the backdrop for the courses.
Race distances include:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K on Friday evening
- Kids Dash
- VIRTUAL
- Double Barrel challenge options combining the Friday 5K with a Saturday distance
The Friday evening 5K opens the option to also run a Saturday distance as part of the Double Barrel Challenge. Several combined challenge entries are offered, pairing the 5K with the 10K, half marathon, or marathon.
Local craft breweries will pour throughout Saturday. Registered participants receive two craft brews included with registration for those 21 and older, and beverage sales by spectators will support the event charity partner Brenner Children s Hospital.
Registration benefits described by the organizer include a custom finisher medal for race participants, a runner long sleeved shirt if registered early enough to guarantee a shirt, snacks, beer for eligible participants, and a post race meal. The Kids Dash receives event goodies but not a medal or shirt. Double Barrel participants receive finisher medals for each event plus additional challenge recognition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
