Running Races in Charlotte, North Carolina — 2026

There are 50 running races in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2026. The next is the Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43) on October 24. Distances include 5K races, half marathons, marathons.

Hilly Chantilly 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K

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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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run For You - Run Fit - October to December 2026

Tue, Oct 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Run Fit - New MemberRun Fit - Returning Member

From $80 Open

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Run, Walk & Give Back Barings 5K

Wed, Oct 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Open Closing Soon

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The Park CDC 5K Domestic Violence Awareness RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual RunnerCouples 5K5K (K-12) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Running Scared 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Running Scared 5KMonster MileVirtual 5K

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Charlotte Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K Run

From $35 Closed

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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Chick-fil-A 5KHALF MARATHON - RUCKING DIVISIONHALF MARATHON +2

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Rollin Stonehaven 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Open

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CLA Golden Bulls Run 5K 2026

Sun, Nov 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 1.5 Mile5K Golden Bulls Run

From $40 Open

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Breaking Barriers 5k Fundraiser

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Breaking Barriers 5k

From $35 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Turkey Dash Charlotte

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk4-Mile Run/Walk

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Harris Teeter 1 MileCPI Security 5KCPI Security 8K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Burn North Charlotte 7th Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Burn North Charlotte 7th Annual Turkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 2026 University City Turkey Trot Fun Run2026 University City Turkey Trot

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Brooks South XC Championships

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Youth Race 3K (Ages 11-12)Youth Race 3K (Ages 10 and Under)Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12) +6

From $45 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 1M & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 1M3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 5K

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Charlotte, NC

Sat, Dec 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual Jingler5k Timed5k Untimed +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Snowman DashSanta Run 5KSANTA 8K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 17 spots left

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5KKids Dash

From $16 Open 30 spots left

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5KKids Dash

From $15 Open 39 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (04)

Sat, Jan 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Big Game Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual The Big Game 4 Miler100 yard kid's dashVirtual 4 Miler

From $7.99 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (08)

Sat, Feb 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Family Fun RunFamily Fun RunRun the Creek 5K +1

From $12 Closed

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (09)

Sat, Feb 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Stride for Pride 5K & Relay

Sat, Mar 6 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K Relay5K Individual

From $25 Open

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We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Charlotte

Sat, Mar 13 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual - We ♥️ Teachers 5KWe ♥️ Teachers - Under 18 Years Old EntryWe ♥️ Teachers - Educator Entry +5

From $20 Open

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3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5KKids Fun Run +1

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (12)

Sat, Mar 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 Miler +7

From $39.99 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (12)

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $30 Open

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The Sarcoma Stomp

Sat, Apr 10 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 3K Walk3K Walk5K Run +3

From $30 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (17)

Sat, Apr 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Teal Diva 5k for Gynecologic Cancers

Sat, May 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual Event - All Ages12 and under - Event RegistrationIn Person Event Registration +5

From $10 Closed

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ATRIUM HEALTH: Trauma Survivors Network's Race to Rebuild: 1 mile Run/Walk/Cycle/Roll

Sat, May 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual VIRTUAL- Atrium Health TRAUMA SURVIVORS NETWORK: RACE TO REBUILD 2026VIRTUAL- Atrium Health TRAUMA SURVIVORS NETWORK: RACE TO REBUILD 2026

From $40 Closed

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (20)

Sat, May 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (21)

Sat, May 22 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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2027 Healthy Achievement 5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck

Sat, Jun 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual VIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckHA5K Run | WalkVIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck +5

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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