Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon

Pleasant Garden, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina (5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd). The event is held on the park's smooth, marked trails and offers both daytime and evening trail race options. The evening events begin before dark and many participants may finish after sunset; participants are advised to carry lights, with headlamps preferred.

Race options and policies

Distances and formats include:

  • Half Marathon (day and night)
  • 10K (day and night)
  • 10K Ruck (day and night)
  • Double options combining day and night versions
  • Virtual options for Half, 10K, and doubles

Price ranges listed on the event page: single races $35 - $65, double race options $50 - $110, ruck events $50 (single) and $85 (double), virtual $40 - $50. Registration includes a custom race hoodie, custom day and night medals that connect into one medal if both events are completed, live results, race photography, post-race food and drinks, and points toward Trivium Racing series and Club Cup standings. An economy registration option is available that omits race swag.

Refund and transfer rules stated by the organizer: no refunds within 30 days of the event; earlier than 30 days a 50% refund may be requested (processing fees excluded). Entries cannot be deferred to another event or year. Entries may be transferred to another individual for a $5 fee; shirt size cannot be changed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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