10K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 60 10K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual in New Bern on October 31. North Carolina 10K races run primarily October through September.

First Annual Roger B Lim Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

First Annual Roger B Lim Memorial Run 5KFirst Annual Roger B Lim Memorial Run 10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Barley Chase

Sun, Oct 18 · Newport, NC Newport

5k10k

From $35 Open 66 spots left

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Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual

Sat, Oct 31 · New Bern, NC New Bern

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 1-Mile5K +2

From $25 Open

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Move for Mental Health

Sat, Oct 31 · Anywhere you Like!, NC Anywhere you Like!

5K Virtual Run5K Virtual Run10K Virtual Run +3

From $20 Open

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Sasquatchilla 5K, 10K & Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K Presented by: American Legion Post 51

Sat, Nov 7 · Concord, NC Concord

Veterans Salute 5kVeterans Salute 10k

From $20 Open

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Ache Around the Lake - NEW DATE

Sat, Nov 7 · Tryon, NC Tryon

The Ouch 2 MileAche Around the Lake 8KVIRTUAL RACE 8k

From $30 Open

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Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 12 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

1 Mile Fun Run / In-Person5K Virtual Run5K / In-Person +1

From $15 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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17th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Efland, NC Efland

1 mile Fun Run / Walk5K Trail Run8 mile Trail Run +1

From $25 Open

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Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Youth Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Phantom 5K5K Run/WalkPhantom 10K +2

From $15 Open

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Gobble Waddle 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Smithfield, NC Smithfield

5K10K

From $35 Open

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Red Apple Run for Diabetes Presented by Beauty and Grace Aesthetics

Sat, Nov 21 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5K10K

From $35 Open

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Calabash Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Mashed Potato 1 MilerVirtual Mashed Potato MilerVirtual 5K Turkey Trot +5

From $19 Open

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Gallop & Gorge 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Gallop & Gorge 8K

From $35 Open

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10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Adult1 Mile Youth5k Adult +3

From $10 Open

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High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, NC Boone

5KFun Run/Walk10K +1

From $30 Open

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Into the Woods: Trail Training Program

Sun, Nov 29 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Into the Woods: Winter 2026/27 Training Program

From $110 Closed

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William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K

Sun, Dec 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KGirls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy RegistrationStudent/Coach GOTR and STRIDE +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K +5

From $5 Open

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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Snowman DashSanta Run 5KSANTA 8K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 17 spots left

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New Year 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (01)

Sat, Jan 9 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Beat the Bridge 10k/5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Beat the Bridge 5kBeat the Bridge 10kBeat the Bridge Virtual 10k +2

From $0 Open

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Viking Dash - Cape Fear

Sat, Feb 6 · Winnabow, NC Winnabow

Viking Dash - Cape Fear - 5KViking Dash - Cape Fear - 10K

From $45 Closed

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KŌR Trail Run - Wilmington 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 6 · Winnabow, NC Winnabow

KŌR Trail Run 5KKŌR Trail Run 10K

From $40 Closed

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Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Feb 13 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Viking Dash - Raleigh - 5KViking Dash - Raleigh - 10K

From $45 Closed

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Cupid's Crawl 5K & 10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5KVirtual 5KVirtual 5K +5

From $25 Open

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CUPID DASH 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Cupid Dash 5kCupid Dash 10KCupid Dash 1 Mile Run/Walk +2

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Heart Strides 8K, 5K, and Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Kinston, NC Kinston

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5k +2

From $25 Open

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Viking Dash - Greensboro, NC

Sat, Feb 27 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Viking Dash - Greensboro - 5KViking Dash - Greensboro - 5KViking Dash - Greensboro - 10K +1

From $45 Closed

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UNC Health Southeastern 5K, 10K & Fun Mile (Rumba on the Lumber)

Sat, Mar 6 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

UNC Health Southeastern 5KUNC Health Southeastern 5KUNC Health Southeastern 10K +1

From $30 Closed

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Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

5K Not Timed5K Not Timed5K Timed +3

From $25 Open

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St Leo - Run Leo 5K, 10K, and John Hanson Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

John Hanson Fun RunJohn Hanson Fun RunRun Leo Virtual 5K +4

From $25 Closed

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Pirate 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (11)

Sat, Mar 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC

Sat, Mar 20 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Viking Dash - Pinehurst - 5KViking Dash - Pinehurst - 5KViking Dash - Pinehurst - 10K +1

From $40 Closed

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Easter Rabbit Hop 5k

Sat, Mar 27 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Easter Rabbit 1 Mile (Youth) 17 and underEaster Rabbit 1 MileEaster Rabbit 1 Mile +5

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M

Sat, Mar 27 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5KKings Mountain Gateway Trail 5KKings Mountain Gateway Trail 10 Miler +1

From $20 Closed

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Wendell 5K & 10K

Sat, Apr 3 · Wendell, NC Wendell

5K5K10K

From $35 Closed

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Core Sound Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Harkers Island, NC Harkers Island

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk(Untimed)1-Mile Fun Run/Walk(Untimed)Virtual Run +5

From $10 Open

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PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway

Sat, Apr 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Kids 100-Yard Dash1 MileKids 100-Yard Dash +6

From $5 Open

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Greater Goldsboro Road Run - Run for a Child

Sat, Apr 3 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

1M Fun Run1M Fun Run5K Run +5

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Run in the Park 5K • 10K & Virtual Race

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K | 10K10K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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10th Annual South Mountain 10 Miler, 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Morganton, NC Morganton

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5k +5

From $15 Open

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Reach, Rally, & Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual Fun Mile +13

From $5 Open

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Feet for the Street 5K & 7 Miler

Sat, Apr 24 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Feet for the Street 5KFeet for the Street 5KFeet for the Street 7 Miler +1

From $30 Closed

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May The Course Be With You

Sat, May 1 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Galactic Dash One Mile Walk/RunMental Health Mile5K Race +3

From $20 Open

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