Cannonball Running Festival
Greensboro, NC
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Cannonball Running Festival is the LARGEST celebration of running in the region! Race distances include the 5K on Friday and the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and Kids Dash on Saturday. The backdrop for the races is the gorgeous A & Y greenway in Greensboro, NC and Country Park. The … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Oct 16):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 72 | 57 | 58 | 76 | 79 |
| L (°F) | 52 | 43 | 44 | 53 | 56 |
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good option if local
I drove 3.5 hours for the Cannonball festival. I did the 5k on Friday and the 10 on Saturday to earn the challenge. My daughter did just the 5k with … MORE
I drove 3.5 hours for the Cannonball festival. I did the 5k on Friday and the 10 on Saturday to earn the challenge. My daughter did just the 5k with me. It is a pretty course but its small. I was expecting it to be a much larger event. It would of been nice if I got a shirt for the 5k and 10k since I was doing both races but they only let me get one. I got zero pictures for the 5k. My daughter who was running her first race with me also got ZERO pictures. It was not worth the drive.
Beautiful fall course
Perfect weather and beautiful course. It’s hillier than expected and an out and back so every downhill was soon to be an uphill. People from organizers to vendors to runners … MORE
Perfect weather and beautiful course. It’s hillier than expected and an out and back so every downhill was soon to be an uphill. People from organizers to vendors to runners were super friendly. Well organized.
Uphill and downhill
The race was heard with the steep uphills but there were just as many downhills. Event organized well with plenty of aid stations and volunteers. MORE
The race was heard with the steep uphills but there were just as many downhills. Event organized well with plenty of aid stations and volunteers.
Nice marathon with a lot of rain
Plenty of water points, well organized, friendly supporter, heavy rain during 4 hours - No fault of organization, nevertheless all supporters were in best mood and motivational for all runners, … MORE
Plenty of water points, well organized, friendly supporter, heavy rain during 4 hours – No fault of organization, nevertheless all supporters were in best mood and motivational for all runners, all in all a good race and worthwhile coming back
Always a great race!
I've participated in this race several times and it just gets better and better! Junction 311 does a terrific job. Great volunteer support and water stops and wonderful after race … MORE
I’ve participated in this race several times and it just gets better and better! Junction 311 does a terrific job. Great volunteer support and water stops and wonderful after race food/beverage/band/beer!
Well Organized Family Friendly Run
This run was well organized and took place along a great course. Runners received a great race shirt, medal, and food and beer afterwards. The kids dash was also great! MORE
This run was well organized and took place along a great course. Runners received a great race shirt, medal, and food and beer afterwards. The kids dash was also great!
Great Fall Race
Rolling hills, mostly on a greenway. Perfect weather, beautiful fall race. Great medal and t shirt. There is an option for a challenge as well for the weekend, a 5k … MORE
Rolling hills, mostly on a greenway. Perfect weather, beautiful fall race. Great medal and t shirt. There is an option for a challenge as well for the weekend, a 5k and half marathon options. Challenge is the 5k Friday night and either half/full Saturday. Volunteers were great, it was very organized too! Highly recommend this one!