Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 815 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 215 cities. The next upcoming race is the One in 5K & Fun Run in Salisbury on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Glow For the Goal 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Apr 10 · Mooresboro, NC Mooresboro

Road 3K5K

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23rd Annual Carrie Shoemaker 5K

Fri, Apr 10 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Ville to Ville Relay

Sat, Apr 11 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Waiting ListTeam Member RegistrationTeams +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Golden Glow Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Open Closing Soon

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DART Abersham Free 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Open Closing Soon

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Pinehurst Triathlon Festival

Sat, Apr 11 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Triathlon Sprint AquabikeSprint IndividualInternational Aquabike +3

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Superheroes for Autism

Sat, Apr 11 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Fun Run-Walk5K Race10K Race

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 11 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

Virtual 1 Mile5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +4

From $19 Open Closing Soon 55 spots left

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Rock the Run 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Dunn, NC Dunn

Road Rock the Run 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

Road 5KHalf MarathonHalf Marathon (No Medal Option)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Road OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Purple Martin Fabulous 4 Miler

Sat, Apr 11 · Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton

Road Purple Martin Fabulous 4 Miler

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Burn Boot Camp North Charlotte MDA 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual-2026 Burn Boot Camp North Charlotte MDA 5K2026 Burn Boot Camp North Charlotte MDA 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (15)

Sat, Apr 11 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (15)

Sat, Apr 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (15)

Sat, Apr 11 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Virtual Virtual 5KRun or Walk 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Glory Run 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road Glory Run/Walk 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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UltiMutt Race @ Tryon Resort

Sat, Apr 11 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

OCR 5k Fun Run @ 11:30am5k Fun Run @ 10:30am5k Fun Run @ 11:00am +5

From $95 Open Closing Soon

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CMCC Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Havelock, NC Havelock

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm

Sat, Apr 11 · Washington, NC Washington

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Landmark 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Outrace The Stigma 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Virtual Outrace the Stigma 5K - VIRTUALOutrace The Stigma 5K

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Cedarock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon/Half Relay

Sat, Apr 11 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon Relay +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Mimosas 5K - Zimmerman Vineyards

Sat, Apr 11 · Trinity, NC Trinity

Virtual Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Sledgehammer Beach Run

Sat, Apr 11 · N Topsail Beach, NC N Topsail Beach

Virtual Sledgehammer 5k Beach RunSledgehammer 5k Virtual RaceSledgehammer 10k Virtual Race +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Sarcoma Stomp

Sat, Apr 11 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 3K Walk5K RunVirtual Stomper

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Sunset Scramble

Sat, Apr 11 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K10K +5

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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North Carolina Spring Classic & SpringsFest

Sat, Apr 11 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road 5k8K16K +3

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Malawi

Sat, Apr 11 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Virtual 5K Run5K Race

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Wingman Foundation Coastal Carolina Memorial 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual 1 Mile5KVirtual Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Davidson College Run As One Community 5k

Sun, Apr 12 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Pig Pounder Brewery 5k

Sun, Apr 12 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 5K - Under 215K - Chariot Runner5K - Chariot Rider +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Apex, NC

Sun, Apr 12 · Apex, NC Apex

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +10

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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ZTA's 37th Annual Franklin 5K

Sun, Apr 12 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Franklin 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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We Run for Autism 5k

Sun, Apr 12 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road We Run for Autism 5k

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Golden Glow Night

Sun, Apr 12 · Garner, NC Garner

Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Jacksonville, NC

Sun, Apr 12 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Wilmington, NC

Sun, Apr 12 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 5 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Lake Norman, NC

Sun, Apr 12 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12M & 50K Challenge

Sun, Apr 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Trail 12-Mile50-KM

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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$5K - April

Tue, Apr 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - April

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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No Boundaries 5K Training Spring 2026

Tue, Apr 14 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road No Boundaries Spring 2026 5K Training

From $99 Open Closing Soon

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Argyle Mile Shakeout Run & Yoga

Fri, Apr 17 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Open Closing Soon

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Run 5 Feed 5 - 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Archdale, NC Archdale

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run/WalkVolunteer

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Bengal Dash

Sat, Apr 18 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Kids' 1-Mile Obstacle Course Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K for GDS Teachers & Staff Only

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Band on the Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunBand on the Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Isaiah 40:31 Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Erwin, NC Erwin

Road Bundle - 1 Mile Color Run and 100 Yard Dash1 Mile Color Run5K +3

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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The Brian Battle Foundation Presents: Still Standing 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 18 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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