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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear 10k | 10K | Nov 8, 20267:00 AM | $65 | 200 |
| River Rage Double | Other | Nov 8, 20267:00 AM | $135 | 75 |
| Cape Fear Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $85$95 after Oct 1, 2026 | 225 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $95 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $85, entry is about 31 percent above a typical half marathon in North Carolina, which costs $65 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in North Carolina runs 2:08:22, about 9:48 a mile, based on 59 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:16:22 and men in 2:00:30.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:42 AM, and the Cape Fear 10k starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Stubborn Donkey Timing LLC) for Cape Fear River Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Cape Fear Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:53 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:27, and half the field in 2:04:32; the last tenth came in after 2:55:52.
At the 2025 Cape Fear 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 45:52 or better, the top quarter in 50:18, and half the field in 55:18; the last tenth came in after 1:13:32.
At the 2025 River Rage Double, the fastest tenth finished in 2:35:42 or better, the top quarter in 2:53:19, and half the field in 3:15:40; the last tenth came in after 4:19:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 1:41:43 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 1:33:07 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:41:48 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 2:02:39 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 41 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 90 to 133 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:01:51 to 2:04:32.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 133 (+48%) | 2:04:32 | under 1:44:53 | 1:21:55 |
| 2024 | 90 | 2:01:51 | under 1:35:41 | 1:07:42 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
About average for North Carolina half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:53:27, against 1:55:12 in a typical North Carolina half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Cape Fear River Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Sat 7 Nov: 12-4pm Packet Pickup at North South Brewing Co - 304 Williams St, Fayetteville, NC 28301. VIPs will have a separate line with all of your items prepackaged. RACE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT or when sold out!! No race Day…
Parking and travel
The address to the Cape Fear Botanical Garden is 536 N Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301. There will be parking on both sides of Eastern Blvd. Please pay attention and follow Police and Volunteer instructions. We will have the new…
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Welcome to Fayetteville's only Half Marathon on the Cape Fear River Trail!
All races will feature different routes and use the Cape Fear River Trail. This trail is a beautiful, paved greenway trail along the Cape Fear River. The start and finish line will be at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. There will be on course support. There will be no pets allowed at this event.
This race will have an option to add on a VIP experience. This includes a private heated tent for VIPs only, VIP only refreshments, Bag storage, and VIP line for early packet pick up. Limited to 35 entrants.