Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 690 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 208 cities. The next upcoming race is the Your First Mud Run at Raleigh (NC) in Garner on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Eagle 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 1 Mile5K - Ambulatory (TBI, Intellectual or developmental disability, etc)5K - Pushrim +10

From $0 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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The Fleet Feet Pickle

Sat, Jul 18 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 16 Mile Fun Run/Relay

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Run for Autism 5k

Sat, Jul 18 · Statesville, NC Statesville

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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

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

Road Family Fun RunBeat the Heat 5KElite 5K Race

From $10 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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Run/Walk for the Greenway 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

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Common Rush Trail Run

Sat, Jul 18 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

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Without Limits Track Series

Tue, Jul 21 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 mile1 mile1 mile +4

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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MRT 2026 2 Mile

Tue, Jul 21 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 2 Mile

From $8 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 22, 2026

Wed, Jul 22 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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FFTC Summer Track Series #4

Thu, Jul 23 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road 100 Meter Dash200 Meter4 x 400 Meter Relay +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Trail Camp for Big Kids

Thu, Jul 23 · Robinsville, NC Robinsville

Road Death Before DNF Trail Camp

From $35 Open Closing Soon 45 spots left

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access July 23, 2026

Thu, Jul 23 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 24, 2026

Fri, Jul 24 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

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Fleet Feet Training Program Open House

Sat, Jul 25 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road 6 Mile Route3 Mile Route

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SOCKSQUATCH 8K

Sat, Jul 25 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

Road SOCKSQUATCH 8K

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Miles for Miracles

Sat, Jul 25 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

Road 2 Mile Fun Run

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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Road 5k

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WRRC Battle at the Border

Sat, Jul 25 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Road Battle At The Border

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Kids for Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Triathlon 11-15 Age Group7-10 Age Group

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Biltmore Forest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 25 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual 5k10KVirtual Option

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Battle at the Border

Sat, Jul 25 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Open Closing Soon

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Uwharrie Dash 3.6-Mile Watermelon Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual Virtual Water Melon Run/Walk with Shirt/Tank(Includes Shipping)Watermelon Run/Tank Top

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Fleet Feet Training Program Open House

Sat, Jul 25 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road 6 Mile Route10 Mile Route3 Mile Route

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K-Town Hot Laps

Sat, Jul 25 · Kannapolis, NC Kannapolis

Road 2 mile run

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Tri for the Y

Sun, Jul 26 · Kannapolis, NC Kannapolis

Triathlon Aqua BikeTri for the Y - RelayTri for the Y - Individual

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Winston Salem

Sun, Jul 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 10K +3

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Smiley Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Triathlon ClydesdaleAge GroupAssisted Athlete +4

From $84 Open Closing Soon

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Hit the Staxx 10K/5K

Tue, Jul 28 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Hit the Staxx 5KHit the Staxx 10KDouble Staxx Challenge 15K +4

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 29, 2026

Wed, Jul 29 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #3

Wed, Jul 29 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #3

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 31, 2026

Fri, Jul 31 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fleet Feet XC Experience

Sat, Aug 1 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Open Closing Soon

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NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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80s Flashback 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Road 80s Flashback 5K (Competitive/Timed)80’s Flashback 5K (Not Timed)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Bill 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Kids Race (~1/2 Mile, 10 and under)5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS

Sat, Aug 1 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual 5K WALK/RUNVIRTUAL 5K WALK/RUNKIDS FUN WALK/RUN (AGES 13 & UNDER)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Dragon Dash 5k & Little Lizard 1K

Sat, Aug 1 · Lexington, NC Lexington

Road Dragon Dash 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Humans of Steel: Harris Lake Sprint & Olympic Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Triathlon Harris Lake Reverse Aquabike SprintHarris Lake Reverse Sprint TriathlonHarris Lake Reverse Olympic Triathlon RELAY +2

From $50 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Hunter Dean Temple Foundation 2nd Annual 5k

Sun, Aug 2 · Mooresville, NC Mooresville

Road Hunter Dean Temple Foundation 2nd Annual 5k (ages 0-24)Hunter Dean Temple Foundation 2nd Annual 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly Springs

Sun, Aug 2 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fall 2026 Adult Half Marathon Training AM - Holly SpringsFall 2026 Adult Full Marathon Training AM - Holly Springs

From $85 Open Closing Soon

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Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Cary

Sun, Aug 2 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Fall 2026 Adult Half Marathon Training AM - CaryFall 2026 Adult Full Marathon Training AM - Cary

From $85 Open Closing Soon

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