Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 400 E Grainger Ave, Kinston, NC
- Distance
- Half-Marathon · 5k
From the Organizer
The 11th annual Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k, brought to you via Ironclad Races Inc and title sponsor Mother Earth Brewing. Ironclad Races Inc is a Kinston based non-profit corporation with a mission to produce sporting events in Kinston and donate all proceeds to local non-profit organizations and charities benefitting our community.
Ironclad Races in partnership with the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon event board, local business and volunteers aim to bring runners to our community and highlight the historic and cultural beauty of Kinston.
While you’re here spend time in the local shops, restaurants or pubs while you enjoy a weekend in our historic southern town.
We’re certain you’ll agree, the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-marathon is the most welcoming half-marathon in Eastern North Carolina.
NOTE: Unisex t-shirts will be short sleeves and ladies shirts will be a rocker tank top.
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
76°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kinston Ag Rsch, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kinston, NC
Population
19,576
as of 2023
Elevation
25 ft
Nearest Airport
PGV
Pitt-Greenville Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 400 E Grainger Ave, Kinston, NC
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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.
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 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k?
- Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k is a running race held in Kinston, North Carolina on October 17, 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 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina at 400 E Grainger Ave, Kinston, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
Oct 17, 2026