CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- April 3, 2027
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K Run/Walk · Crazy One Mile (Timed) & more
From the Organizer
Come celebrate North Carolina craft beer with the Triad’s premier spring distance race and community block party!
Foothills Brewing & Junction 311 Endurance Sports have partnered to bring you a fun and energetic way to celebrate The State of Southern Beer®. This is a DO NOT MISS event!
All are welcome to join us Saturday, April 4th at Foothills Brewpub, (638 West 4th Street Winston Salem, NC US 27101) in downtown Winston-Salem. The day begins with a fun and challenging half marathon, 5K, one mile or the CraftDouble (Crazy Mile & 5K). The entire city block of 4th street, the longest block in the city, is shut down from Poplar to Spring Street for the event. The band kicks into full swing and the craft beer flows as soon as the races get underway. In addition to Foothills, you will enjoy up to 12 exceptional breweries. There is ZERO admission required to attend the block party celebration with food and craft beers available for purchase. Registered race participants get the real reward with a premium endurance event experience on the course and off!
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K?
- CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K is a running event held in Winston Salem, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027 in Winston Salem, NC at 638 West 4th Street, Winston Salem, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K
Apr 3, 2027