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Long Life Meal Prep Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Greensboro, North Carolina1,205 spots
Entry from
$15
Days to go
10

At a glance

Date
Oct 16–17, 2026
Location
Greensboro, North Carolina
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Cannonball Running Festival is the LARGEST celebration of running in our region.

Race distances include Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Dash AND a bonus challenge option. The backdrop for the races is the gorgeous A & Y greenway in Greensboro, NC and Country Park. The start/finish for all events take place in Country Park, Greensboro's running Mecca. 

Whether a veteran to distance running or a relative newbie, this event is a MUST DO for the course, the schwag, the glory, and the PARTY!

In true celebration of the region, local craft breweries pour all day Saturday for participants and spectators. Participants have two craft brews included with their race registration and spectators are able to purchase with all funds generated from beer sales going directly to our charity partner, Brenner Children's.

What is that challenge? The Double Barrel Challenge!

The Friday night 5K allows the unique opportunity to race in the evening AND opens up the challenge of participating in either the 10K, half marathon or marathon on Saturday. Double Barrel Challenge participants receive two shirts and two custom finisher medals (one for each event), PLUS bonus bling for completing the Double Barrel Challenge. Not to mention extra beer and bragging rights!!!

All race participants will receive a custom finishers medal (Kids dash will not receive a medal or shirt, but their own "goodies'), t-shirt, food, beer (21 and up), FREE professional race photos and a celebration! Everyone, friends and family can enjoy the post-race celebration with live music, awards ceremony and activities.

**You must register 2 weeks prior to event to guarantee a shirt.**

Key dates

Registration opens

Nov 28, 2025

Tier 1 ends

Dec 30, 2025

Tier 1 ends

Apr 28, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Apr 28, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Jul 29, 2026

Tier 4 ends

Aug 29, 2026

Standard ends

Sep 9, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Sep 28, 2026

Tier 5 ends

Sep 28, 2026

Tier 6 ends

Oct 14, 2026

8d

Race day

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Tier 7 ends

Oct 16, 2026

10d

Registration closes

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Tier 3 ends

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Tier 7 ends

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

Double Barrel Marathon + 5K Challenge

Tier 6, then $175 from Oct 15, 2026

$165

Double Barrel Half Marathon + 5K Challenge

Tier 6, then $150 from Oct 15, 2026

$140

Marathon

Tier 6, then $125 from Oct 15, 2026

$120

Double Barrel 10K + 5K Challenge

Tier 6, then $120 from Oct 15, 2026

$110

Half Marathon

Tier 6, then $100 from Oct 15, 2026

$95

10K

Tier 6, then $65 from Oct 15, 2026

$60

5k Run/Walk

Tier 6, then $55 from Oct 15, 2026

$50

Kids Dash

Tier 3, until Oct 17, 2026

$15

VIRTUAL

Standard ended Sep 9, 2026

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