NCRC Classic Half Marathon & 10K
Cary, NC
- Half Marathon, 10K
- Road (Paved), Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
The NCRC Classic Half-Marathon & 10K Races are considered to be some of the Triangle area’s premier distance races. Both the 10K and half-marathon have USATF certified “out-and-back” courses that start on paved road, transition through crushed-gravel and the hard-packed bridle trails of Umstead State Park, and finish on pavement. … MORE
Local Historical Weather (May 19):
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| H (°F) | 79 | 69 | 91 | 83 | 65 |
| L (°F) | 65 | 58 | 71 | 53 | 54 |
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Steep uphill finish
The race offers half marathon and 10k distance, with both being out and back. The start is steep downhill, therefore the finish is steep uphill. A small portion of the … MORE
The race offers half marathon and 10k distance, with both being out and back. The start is steep downhill, therefore the finish is steep uphill. A small portion of the courses are paved road, the rest is gravel bridal trail. The t-shirt is a soft blend. Only the half marathon finishers received a medal.
Course Surprised Me
Was not nearly prepared enough for how hilly this course was! It kicked my ass! A ton of fun though and great support staff and competitors! MORE
Was not nearly prepared enough for how hilly this course was! It kicked my ass! A ton of fun though and great support staff and competitors!
INCLLLLLINNNNE!!!
The hills seemed long. What goes down, must come back up! I struggled on this race. Scenery was nice. Umstead park, so in the woods. If you like woods and … MORE
The hills seemed long. What goes down, must come back up! I struggled on this race. Scenery was nice. Umstead park, so in the woods. If you like woods and hills, this is the race for you. It’s a smaller race so there were only 5(maybe 4) porta potties and medals were made of light wood. I don’t think I’d do this race again.
Very challenging course for first timers
The elevation profile is not indicative of the true nature of the gains on this course. Was a very humbling race for a newbie such as myself. I enjoyed the … MORE
The elevation profile is not indicative of the true nature of the gains on this course. Was a very humbling race for a newbie such as myself.
I enjoyed the group awards but the after race snacks were a little lame.
Overall a good race experience that let me know I have more training to do.