Welcome to Fayetteville's only Half Marathon on the Cape Fear River Trail!
All races will feature different routes and use the Cape Fear River Trail. This trail is a beautiful, paved greenway trail along the Cape Fear River. The start and finish line will be at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. There will be on course support. There will be no pets allowed at this event.
This race will have an option to add on a VIP experience. This includes a private heated tent for VIPs only, VIP only refreshments, Bag storage, and VIP line for early packet pick up. Limited to 35 entrants.
Countdown to Race Day!
Distances
The 10k route will use part of the Linear Park Trail and the Cape Fear River Trail passing under one trail trestle. There will be an aid station at the turnaround point (2.83 miles). Race cutoff is 8:30AM (90 minutes). That is a 14:29 minute mile pace.
The Half Marathon route (13.25 miles) will traverse the Cape Fear River Trail and pass under two covered trestles and past a waterfall. There will be aid at Clark Park (approximately 3.1 and 10.37 miles) and at turn around point (6.78 miles). Race cutoff is 11:30AM (3:15hrs). That is a 14:52 min mile pace.
For those that want the extra challenge of the River Rage, you get to do both races! Start with the 10k race and finish. Then race the Half Marathon and finish for a bonus challenge medal! If you finish before the Half starts (800am) just wait and start with the crowd. If you finish after the Half starts, just continue running.
Events
Come Run!
Cape Fear 10k
Strikethrough Price:
$70
Price:
$65
Time:
7:00AM EST
- 8:30AM EST
Registration Opens May 18, 2026 at 4:32pm EDT
Open to ages 10+.
Two covered bridges!
Cape Fear Half Marathon
Strikethrough Price:
$95
Price:
$85
Time:
8:00AM EST
- 11:30AM EST
Registration Opens May 18, 2026 at 4:32pm EDT
Open to ages 12+.
Will you be a rager?
River Rage Double
Strikethrough Price:
$145
Price:
$135
Time:
7:00AM EST
- 11:30AM EST
45 spots left. Registration Opens May 18, 2026 at 4:32pm EDT
Open to ages 12+.
