Public Service Announcement: Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon moves to the Neuse River Greenway for 2023 on Saturday, December 2
November 6, 2023 – With construction happening on the Crabtree Creek Trail, the Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon moves to a new course on the Neuse River Greenway on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
The race will start at 8:00am on the track at River Bend Middle School, before heading north on the Neuse River Greenway and then turning around just after crossing under Capital Boulevard. No roads will be blocked for the event. The post-race party will be held at Heyday Brewing, located at 5301 Tin Roof Way, Raleigh, NC 27616.
The 5th year race has a maximum capacity of 750 runners competing. The event is a fundraiser for the 2024 Sir Walter Miler.
There will be multiple aid stations that will offer water and Gatorade Endurance Formula, hosted by Raleigh Distance Project, lululemon Crabtree, and Runologie. Early packet pickup will be held Thursday, November 30th from 5-7pm at Runologie / Pine State Coffee (located at 1614 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC 27604) and Friday, December 1st from 4:30-6:30pm at Heyday Brewing. Race Day (Saturday, December 2nd) packet pickup will be available from 6:30-7:30am by the race start at the River Bend Middle School Track, located at 5601 Wallace Martin Way, Raleigh, NC 27616.
Ample race day parking will be available by River Bend Middle School, the adjoining River Bend Park (5610 Wallace Martin Way, Raleigh, NC 27616) and River Bend Elementary School (6710 Perry Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27616).
The USATF-sanctioned event features a certified course that was measured by Clockwork Race Timing, who will also provide timing. The event will serve as the RRCA North Carolina State Championship. The Top 3 Male and Female finishers will receive prize money. RRCA will also crown Masters (40-49) Grand Masters (50-59) and Senior Grand Masters (60+) Champions.
All finishers will receive medals and the first 75 Men and the first 75 Women will receive 2023 Raleigh Holiday Half Marathon Coffee Mugs. A $250 bonus will be available for event records. Current event records are held by James Wilson (1:06:38) and Sarah Rapp (1:15:02).
Race sponsors and partners include Wegmans, Gatorade, BreakThrough Physical Therapy – East Raleigh, lululemon Crabtree, Runologie, RunQuarters, Heyday Brewing Company, Record Jogger Brewing Company and Raleigh Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources.
The Raleigh Half Marathon is directed and promoted by Sir Walter Running, a Raleigh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring the Greater Raleigh running community together through innovation, activation, and inclusivity. Sir Walter Running is a USATF club that also produces the Sir Walter Miler, the Pop Up Miles series and the Summer of Miles podcast.
More information on registering and volunteering can be found at RaleighHalfMarathon.com
For more information, sponsorship information, or interview requests, contact Pat Price at RaleighHalfMarathon@gmail.com and 919.783.7660