The first ever Bank of America Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon is coming April 5 to downtown Raleigh. Bands will be playing at various points along the course, and Seven Mary Three will play on Fayetteville Street following the race. After the race there will also be a kid’s festival with inflatables and vendors.

In addition to the half marathon, there is a 5K, 1mile run run, and a 100 yard kid’s dash. The half marathon route (.pdf) begins in the Peace area, stretches out to Meredith College, and returns to Fayetteville Street. Registration is now open. Interested runners can register online .