8th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Statesville, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $65 · goes up to $70 on Mar 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jun 5, 20277:30 AM | $65$70 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Jun 5, 20277:35 AM | $105$115 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Jun 5, 20277:30 AM | $79 | – |
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 $70 on Mar 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $65 until Feb 28, then $70 until Mar 31, then $75 until Apr 30, then $80 until May 30, then $95 until Jun 5.
- 5K: $105 until Feb 28, then $115 until Mar 31, then $125 until Apr 30, then $135 until May 30, then $165 until Jun 5.
Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in North Carolina ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:07 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
759 State Park Rd, Statesville, NC 28166
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Half Marathon (Saturday)
5K (Sunday)
10K (Sunday)
Aggregated from official results (Epic Sports Marketing) for 8th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 8th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K?
At the 2026 Half Marathon (Saturday), the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:53 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:20, and half the field in 2:13:19; the last tenth came in after 2:46:10.
At the 2026 5K (Sunday), the fastest tenth finished in 25:46 or better, the top quarter in 28:41, and half the field in 34:24; the last tenth came in after 45:14.
At the 2026 10K (Sunday), the fastest tenth finished in 53:44 or better, the top quarter in 57:09, and half the field in 1:02:40; the last tenth came in after 1:26:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:53:28 | 1:44:51 |
| 30-39 | 1:54:32 | 1:43:35 |
| 40-49 | 2:06:11 | 1:46:34 |
| 50-59 | 2:04:26 | 1:59:04 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 16 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
8th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K Half Marathon year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 133 to 139 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:17:50 to 2:13:19.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 139 (-29%) | 2:13:19 | under 1:46:53 | 1:27:16 |
| 2025 | 197 (-5%) | 2:15:41 | under 1:48:07 | 1:31:22 |
| 2024 | 208 (+28%) | 2:10:44 | under 1:45:15 | 1:25:26 |
| 2023 | 162 (+22%) | 2:14:22 | under 1:47:56 | 1:22:11 |
| 2022 | 133 | 2:17:50 | under 1:48:21 | 1:27:43 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for North Carolina half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:58:20, against 1:55:12 in a typical North Carolina half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 5K: About average for North Carolina 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:47, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 5 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 60 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 759 State Park Rd, Statesville, NC 28166Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- Hoodie; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 5, 2027), 2026 (Jun 6, 2026), 2025 (Jun 7, 2025), 2024 (Jun 1, 2024), 2023 (Jun 3, 2023), 2022 (Jun 3, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 8th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K?
- Saturday, June 5, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Mar 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in North Carolina ($65).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 139 runners finished the Half Marathon (Saturday); the median finish was 2:13:19 and the winner ran 1:27:16.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:58:20, against 1:55:12 in a typical North Carolina half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 759 State Park Rd, Statesville, NC 28166.
From the organizers
Please visit EpicSportsMarketing.com for race details.
The start / finish is at the waterfront of Lake Norman State Park
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