Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Kinston, NC, with entry fees from $50 to $100.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Location
- 400 E Grainger Ave, Kinston, NC
- Price
- $50–$100
- Sport
- Running
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, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kinston, NC
Population
19,576
as of 2023
City 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.
86
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Kinston than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k
Oct 17, 2026