Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon

Kinston, NC, USA · October 17, 2026

65°·68° high·Light·Dry

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65°at start

81° high

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Warm start, pace conservatively

Runners will face a warm start at 63°F, rising to 76°F by race's end. With humidity at 72% and a dew point of 58°F, it’s crucial to manage hydration and consider pacing adjustments. Light winds from the NW will have minimal impact, allowing athletes to focus on their race strategy.

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Race Info

The Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon is an annual half marathon and 5K held in Kinston, North Carolina, starting and finishing at Grainger Stadium. First run in 2015, the race is organized by Ironclad Races Inc., a local nonprofit that donates event proceeds to Kinston-area charities. The event was held virtually in 2020 and cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic before resuming in 2022. The 2026 edition is scheduled for October 17.

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Race weekend

Saturday, October 17

7:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

5K (3.1 mi)

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon?

The 2026 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon will be held on Saturday October 17, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 81°F and a low of 64°F with a 29% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 9 years of data

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L:47° H:55°

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Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	43°/54°	-	43°
2024 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	41°/50°	-	42°
2023 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	52°/55°	-	48°
2022 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	43°/53°	-	45°
2019 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	39°/47°	-	40°
2018 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	66°/70°	-	65°
2017 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	47°/57°	-	49°
2016 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	52°/55°	-	52°
2015 Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	45°/50°	-	45°

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