Long Life Meal Prep Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Long Life Meal Prep Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a running race on October 16–17, 2026 in Greensboro, NC, with entry fees from $10 to $130.
- Date
- October 16–17, 2026 (85 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$130
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Cannonball Running Festival is the LARGEST celebration of running in our region.
Race distances include Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Dash AND a bonus challenge option. The backdrop for the races is the gorgeous A & Y greenway in Greensboro, NC and Country Park. The start/finish for all events take place in Country Park, Greensboro's running Mecca.
Whether a veteran to distance running or a relative newbie, this event is a MUST DO for the course, the schwag, the glory, and the PARTY!
In true celebration of the region, local craft breweries pour all day Saturday for participants and spectators. Participants have two craft brews included with their race registration and spectators are able to purchase with all funds generated from beer sales going directly to our charity partner, Brenner Children's.
What is that challenge? The Double Barrel Challenge!
The Friday night 5K allows the unique opportunity to race in the evening AND opens up the challenge of participating in either the 10K, half marathon or marathon on Saturday. Double Barrel Challenge participants receive two shirts and two custom finisher medals (one for each event), PLUS bonus bling for completing the Double Barrel Challenge. Not to mention extra beer and bragging rights!!!
All race participants will receive a custom finishers medal (Kids dash will not receive a medal or shirt, but their own "goodies'), t-shirt, food, beer (21 and up), FREE professional race photos and a celebration! Everyone, friends and family can enjoy the post-race celebration with live music, awards ceremony and activities.
**You must register 2 weeks prior to event to guarantee a shirt.**
Events
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
72°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greensboro Wtp, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greensboro, NC
Population
298,564
as of 2023
City Elevation
782 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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85
Days to train
- Race
- Long Life Meal Prep Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- October 16–17, 2026
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Long Life Meal Prep Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Oct 16, 2026