Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh 1/2 Marathon
Raleigh, NC
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
DISCONTINUED AFTER 2018 — Through the years, Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh has become known for its beautiful tree lined course taking runners up and down the hills of historic downtown district. No stranger to the spotlight and donning it’s own impressive list of accolades, the city of Raleigh offers plenty … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Apr 07):
| 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| H (°F) | 54 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 63 |
| L (°F) | 46 | 47 | 55 | 59 | 44 |
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Great course! Too bad it was the last
I enjoyed running the downtown streets of Raleigh. There were rolling hills, but nothing too strenuous. As always, Rock and Roll races had bands and music playing at every mile … MORE
I enjoyed running the downtown streets of Raleigh. There were rolling hills, but nothing too strenuous. As always, Rock and Roll races had bands and music playing at every mile so that it always motivating! We ran down a major street through NC State campus that was nice, as well as some parks. The design on the t-shirts was a little unoriginal, but they were technical shirts so you can always use them. My friend and I did the Remix challenge, so we did the 5K race as well as the half marathon, and got a special guitar medal for doing both. We were notified that this was the last year for doing Rock n Roll Raleigh! But no one seems to know why they are discontinuing it. Maybe participation is weak? Or we had heard Raleigh wanted to limit the number of races in downtown for some reason? Anyway, it’s too bad the race is being discontinued. It was a nice course!
Chilly at the start
We had to take a shuttle to get to this race and we had to get there pretty early, people we huddled around anything that was warm. By the time … MORE
We had to take a shuttle to get to this race and we had to get there pretty early, people we huddled around anything that was warm. By the time the race started it was warming up and was very comfortable to run in. The park was a nice place to run the 5k.
Great weather
Raleigh was fun, there are a lot of rolling hills, but the weather was as close to perfect for me as I could have asked for. There was a lot … MORE
Raleigh was fun, there are a lot of rolling hills, but the weather was as close to perfect for me as I could have asked for. There was a lot of scenery during the race as well. Would run this one again.
The hills are alive!
Even though I was forewarned, the numerous hills in Raleigh is daunting. Up and down, up and down. Hated the ups, loved the downs! Crowd support was great during the … MORE
Even though I was forewarned, the numerous hills in Raleigh is daunting. Up and down, up and down. Hated the ups, loved the downs! Crowd support was great during the hills. Bit lacking in post-race food. Only saw chocolate milk, bananas, pretzels, water and Gatorade.
Inaugural 5K
Held at Dorothea Dix park in Raleigh. Easy to get to. Shuttle was provided to runners and spectators from downtown to the park. No long lines. Easy race through the … MORE
Held at Dorothea Dix park in Raleigh. Easy to get to. Shuttle was provided to runners and spectators from downtown to the park. No long lines. Easy race through the park.