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March 23-24, 2013

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Introducing the Twilight 5K at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 23, 2013!

Congratulations to the champions of the 2012 half marathon....Jordan Turner with a time of 1:25:25 and Reagan White with a time of 1:28:09

REGISTER FOR BOTH EVENTS & SAVE!
Register for the NC Half and take $5 off the Twilight 5K!

Emerson Fittipaldi, the legendary Formula 1 race car driver makes history by racing at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time...but this time on his feet!

Event Highlights

NC Half Marathon™

The NC Half Marathon at the Charlotte Motor Speedway is the most fun running experience in North Carolina! This event is about experiencing the best in racing in the most unique and exclusive of all venues...the Charlotte Motor Speedway...where racing lives.

New for 2013

Introducing the Twilight 5K at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. New for 2013 we will be holding the 5K on Saturday, March 23, 2013. The green flag will wave at 6:30 PM. This gives all the participants a chance to finish under the checkered flag twice in one action- packed weekend!

REGISTER FOR BOTH EVENTS & SAVE!

If you would like to run both events, contact us after you register for the Half Marathon at raceinfo@nchalfmarathon.com. Once we verify your registration we will provide you with a discount code for $5 off the Twilight 5K!

THE FASTEST MEDAL EVER

Last year, all our half marathon finishers received a huge medal with moving parts and full on LED lights. This year's medal design is equally impressive! It features a checkered flag design, spinning NC Half logo in the center, and LED lights - definitely fit for the race of a lifetime!

A COURSE LIKE NO OTHER

Go for the chase in this once-in-a-lifetime half marathon experience. Start right at the Charlotte Motor Speedway start line with the white flag waving in the air, run through the Speedway, towards the Dirt Track, and how about doing the Drag Strip too (that is right this is where you log your fastest mile). But don't stop there, finish at the checkered flag right on pit row, share your racing stories in the garage and bask in your glory in Victory Lane. And the mile markers? How about a stock car from the Richard Petty Driving Experience at every mile.

A WEEKEND FOR THE RACE FAN!

It is not just about the run, but the whole weekend experience! This event will host packet pick-up and a runners expo on Saturday, March 23, 2013, the day before the half marathon. On Saturday we will also host the Twilight 5K race for those not yet ready for 13.1 miles. But don't stop there....make this a weekend getaway and get to know Concord and all there is to do in the area. Plus, if you are up for it, why not book a drive along with the Richard Petty Experience on Saturday or Sunday of the event.

THE RACE APP

For the technical racer on the go what better way to have all the race weekend info than by downloading the FREE Race App. This APP will allow you to get your confirmation for packet pick up, find out about all the weekend activities, times, directions and more, get live results, chat with other runners, get updated race info, see the course map with its aid stations and water stations and so much more. The Race App is now ready to download.

TWILIGHT 5K

The newest addition to the chase is the Twilight 5K! Here's your chance to get acclimated to the track conditions and grab the pole position as you prepare for the main event, the half marathon, on Sunday! The green flag will wave at 6:30 PM on Saturday evening so make sure your pit crew is prepared for an awesome race weekend experience!

NOT JUST ANOTHER RACE T-SHIRT

These technical tees are not only fit to make you comfortable and dry while racing, but they are also great looking tees that make a fashion statement. Choose to wear it on the day of the race or anytime after that, letting everyone know you ran the ultimate race circuit.

PERSONALIZED BIB

Whether your favorite driver's number is 4, 88 or 24, on race day, your favorite number will be your own with your very own personalized bib number. Although your bib number will be randomly assigned by the timing system, let us know the name you would like us to print on the bib and get your very own personalized bib to get all those fans to call your name from the stands.

THE RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE

And of course since this is where racing lives, this weekend would not be over without the opportunity to speed it up from your running pace to a whole 165 MPH. The Richard Petty Experience will be at the Speedway along with us on Saturday, March 23, tempting you to take that change and feel the ride, the speed and the experience. You can choose to ride along for 3 fantastic laps at 160 MPH, or you you can take it one step further and go for the Rookie Experience at a discounted half marathon rate...Read More...