Tobacco Road Marathon

Tobacco Road Marathon The 2026 Tobacco Road Full and Half Marathon events are scheduled on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7:00am ET.
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The Tobacco Road Marathon is the first of its kind in NC to embrace the town of Cary and country roads of Western Wake County. The marathon features over 20 miles of the American Tobacco Trail. The rest of the course is be flat and fast with a downhill finish and a must do for the Boston Qualifier! Both races will begin at 7am on Brooks Park Lane and head towards the entrance of Thomas Brooks Park

, as in prior years. At Green Level Church Road, runners make a right and follow Green Level Church Road past Green Hope School Road to Morrisville Parkway. At Morrisville Parkway, runners make a left and proceed for a little over 1 mile to the American Tobacco Trail (ATT). Marathon runners make a right on the ATT and go north to a u-turn, proceed down the ATT to the southern end and u-turn at Olive Chapel. To return to the park runners will exit the ATT ath Morrisville Parkway and retrace their steps to the Thomas Brooks Park. return to , while half marathon runners will make a left at the ATT and go toward the south. Half Marathon Runners have a simple out-and-back course. From Morrisville Parkway runners make a left on the ATT and go south to a u-turn point just past the Highway 64 under path. The first and last 2.5 miles of both races are on paved roadways and the ATT surface is compacted screenings with some sections a combination of asphalt and compacted screenings.

Reminder: To***co Road Race Director Kaz Yahyapour invites you to register and join him on this virtual 5K Run/Walk thi...
05/12/2026

Reminder: To***co Road Race Director Kaz Yahyapour invites you to register and join him on this virtual 5K Run/Walk this Saturday, May 16, in support of the https://gaudreaufamilyfoundation.org/ set up to honor John and Matthew Gaudreau.

John & Matthew were American professional hockey brothers from New Jersey who tragically died on August 29, 2024, after being struck by an alleged drunk driver while bicycling. Johnny was a superstar NHL forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames, while Matthew was a professional player turned coach.

Register at https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/174190/Groups/2059724 (and be sure to select Kaz's group) and then join us Saturday morning...or run it at your own time and place.

The local gathering point on Saturday at 8:00am is at the New Hope Church Road Trailhead of the ATT. https://www.google.com/maps/place/American+To***co+Trail+-+New+Hope+Church+Road+Parking+Area/@35.8170473,-78.9291534,17z/

Construction on the ATT.
04/20/2026

Construction on the ATT.

To***co Road Marathon is proud to sponsor Neighbor Up.
04/13/2026

To***co Road Marathon is proud to sponsor Neighbor Up.

Join To***co Road Race Director Kaz Yahyapour for a 5K on May 16, 2026 on the ATT.
04/09/2026

Join To***co Road Race Director Kaz Yahyapour for a 5K on May 16, 2026 on the ATT.

Please join my team to support the Gaudreau Family Foundation 5K on Saturday, May 16, 2026, on the American To***co Trail. The priorities of the foundation include providing ice hockey opportunities for youth in low-income areas, supporting hockey families facing tragedies, and helping families that...

Thanks to Edwards Inc. for use of their beautiful flag
03/16/2026

Thanks to Edwards Inc. for use of their beautiful flag

03/16/2026

Complete starting line video 🏃‍♀️🏃

Your fabulous To***co Road pacers
03/16/2026

Your fabulous To***co Road pacers

See this news snippet from ABC11 WTVD about the 2026 To***co Road Marathon and Half Marathon:
03/16/2026

See this news snippet from ABC11 WTVD about the 2026 To***co Road Marathon and Half Marathon:

Thousands turned out for the To***co Road Marathon Sunday, supporting local nonprofits and chasing Boston qualifiers.

A pair of Boston Marathon veterans, Race Director Kaz Yahyapour and Esther Dill celebrate her Half Marathon finish!
03/15/2026

A pair of Boston Marathon veterans, Race Director Kaz Yahyapour and Esther Dill celebrate her Half Marathon finish!

12/11/2025

Thank you, runners! Your running of the To***co Road Marathon supports local charities including allowing this $10,000 donation to the ABC11 WTVD Together Food Drive.

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Cary, NC
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