8th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K
Updated
Saturday, June 5, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Statesville (759 State Park Rd). Distances: Half marathon. Entry from $65; the Half marathon goes from $65 to $70 after February 28.
Course and race notes
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The start / finish is at the waterfront of Lake Norman State Park. Please support our sponsor: Lean30.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, June 5
2027 · in 210 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
Half marathon
Price
$65
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Sun Feb 28 (in 113 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jun 5 (in 210 days)
Opened Jun 7, 2026
Race day in Statesville
Weather
82° / 60°F
Typical high and low for June 5, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Statesville 2 Nne, NC (3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:07 AM – 8:35 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Where it is
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jun 4
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)7 within 3 mi18 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Best In Town Motel
About 11 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Economy Inn
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Kerr House Bed & Breakfast
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Statesville
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.