Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 712 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 203 cities. The next upcoming race is the Running Down a Cure 5k Run in Cherry Point on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Running Down a Cure 5k Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Cherry Point, NC Cherry Point

Road 1-Mile Walk - Untimed5K

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Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Road Volunteer 9:00am-10:30am and RunVolunteer 7:30am-9:00am and Run5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Surf to Sound 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Virtual 5K5K Virtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

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Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 5K5K +4

From $19 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Dare to Scare 5k & Sweet Treat Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Manteo, NC Manteo

Virtual Sweet Treat Fun RunDare to Scare 5kVIRTUAL Dare to Scare 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Emerald Isle, NC Emerald Isle

Road Emerald Isle 5KEmerald Isle Half MarathonEmerald Isle Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Warlick Family YMCA Trick or Trail 5 K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Fun Run5K

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DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®

Sat, Oct 24 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Individual Walker RegistrationVirtual Buddy Walk (Participate From Anywhere)Family Registration (Up to 4 Walkers)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Top To Toe 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Road 5k Run/Walk

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United We Run 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road 5K

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Southern Alamance Middle School Tigers 5k/Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Graham, NC Graham

Road Southern Alamance Middle School Tigers 5k/Fun Run and food drive

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

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Hawg Run

Sat, Oct 24 · LEXINGTON, NC LEXINGTON

Road 5k Run/Walk

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Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

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GCS Harvest Classic 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

Road GCS Harvest Classic 5K

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Seaside Shuffle

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Road Seaside Shuffle 5K

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Wounded Warrior 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Virtual VirtualDavidson, NC

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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The NCANA Run for Joy 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 5K Stroller5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Murphy, NC Murphy

Road Monster Mash Dash 5k for Cherokee Co. Shop with a Cop

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Triple Lakes Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Trail 5 Mile Ruck5 Mile - Economy5 Mile +14

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Platoon 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Open Closing Soon

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Trick or Trot 5K at Wendell Falls

Sat, Oct 24 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Road 5K - Wendell Falls Residents (HOA Members)5K - Guest (Non HOA Member)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Denver, NC Denver

Road Kids Fun Run 11 and Under5k Timed5k Non Timed Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Empowerment In Motion - 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Open Closing Soon

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Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · CONCORD, NC CONCORD

Road Jack O' Lantern Jaunt Fun RunJack O' Lantern Jaunt 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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GHOE 5K Kickoff

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual GHOE 5k KickoffGHOE Virtual Race Option

From $10.91 Open Closing Soon

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Apex Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Half Marathon

From $69 Open Closing Soon

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Flat & Fast Rural Hall 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Rural Hall, NC Rural Hall

Road 5K Race

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Good Samaritan 5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5KCross Training 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Zombie 5k Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Cherokee, NC Cherokee

Road 5K Run

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Puppy Creek Fire Department “Run for a Cure” 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Raeford, NC Raeford

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Puppy Creek Fire Department "Run for a Cure" 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run / Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Walk to Remember by Hope in the Waiting

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Open Closing Soon

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Charlotte

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 5K

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Possum Scurry 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

Road Pinkie Possums 1K - Combined Boys & Girls - (ages 8 and under)Joey Possums 2K - Combined Boys & Girls - (ages 9-10)Co-ed Open 3K +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Neck of the Woods Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Adventure Race

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Happy Valley Humdinger

Sat, Oct 24 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road 5KKids Fun Run Presented By UNC Ortho

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Monsters & Mimosas 5K - Golden Road

Sat, Oct 24 · State Road, NC State Road

Virtual Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Holler Haunt 5K Fundraiser

Sat, Oct 24 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Holler Haunt 5 K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Freaky 5k ( kids 0-4 )Freaky 5kFreaky 5k ( kids 5-12 )

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CFNC Steps for Hope

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Virtual CFNC Steps for Hope

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Round 2!- Woods Walk for Kerry

Sun, Oct 25 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road Woods Walk for Kerry

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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Red Oak Race Fest

Sun, Oct 25 · Whitsett, NC Whitsett

Road Beer Mile5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Fall #BlackskyFitness 5K and 1 Mile Walk & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Open Closing Soon

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Eno River Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Durham, NC Durham

Trail 6-MILE11-MILE

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Best Dam 5K Run/Walk in North Carolina

Sun, Oct 25 · Badin, NC Badin

Road 6h Annual Best Dam 5K Run/Walk In North Carolina6th Annual Virtual Best Dam 5K(includes shipping)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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16th Annual Rowan Rotary Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Fun Run5K Entry

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Dash for DVA 5K walk/run

Sun, Oct 25 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

Road Dash for DVA 5k walk/run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tough as Trails Race Series

Sun, Oct 25 · Durham, NC Durham

Trail Tough as Trails Series

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