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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Date
December 19, 2026
Distance
5K · Half Marathon
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From the Organizer

Race Information
The race starts at 9:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup. 
No on-site registration

Additional Information
The gate to the park opens at 8 am
Parking is located at the playground on the north side of the park.
This course is concrete.
Bathrooms are located by the playground.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
The course is an out-and-back. (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791 
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit
2:00 hours. 

Finisher Medals
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Shirt and Gear Shop
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Best Costume
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Series Points
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Awards
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Frequently Asked Questions and Information
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Events

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Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

54°

Typical Low

34°

Chance of Rain

27%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Raleigh State Univ, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:21 AMSunset 5:04 PMDaylight 9h 44m

Host City

About Raleigh, NC

Population

470,763

as of 2023

Elevation

286 ft

Nearest Airport

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 10 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)
Date
December 19, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)?
Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51) is a running race held in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)?
Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina at 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Dec 19, 2026

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