Running Races in Durham, North Carolina — 2026

There are 17 running races in Durham, North Carolina in 2026. The next is the Tough as Trails Race Series on October 25. Distances include 5K races, trail runs, marathons.

Eno River Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Durham, NC Durham

Trail 6-MILE11-MILE

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Tough as Trails Race Series

Sun, Oct 25 · Durham, NC Durham

Trail Tough as Trails Series

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Costumes & Cardio 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Open Closing Soon

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Extra Mile Backyard Ultra

Sat, Oct 31 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Extra mile 2 mileExtra mile 4 mileExtra mile 10k +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Mini-Milers: Fall/Winter 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Mini-Milers: Fall/Winter 2026 Season

From $75 Open

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Jodi 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual 5K Run / WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5K Run (all ages)

From $35 Open

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Jingle Bell LEAP 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual 5K Run or Walk (Youth 12 & Under)5K Run or WalkVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Jolly Jog 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Fifty 5Ks Finisher Party - FINALE!

Wed, Dec 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Open

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RunBuds 2027

Mon, Jan 11 · Durham, NC Durham

Road RunBuds 2027

From $135 Closed 65 spots left

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Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Student RunnerStudent RunnerChild Runner (10 and under) +5

From $5 Closed

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Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge

Sun, Apr 11 · Durham, NC Durham

Trail 12-Mile13-Mile50-KM +1

From $50 Closed

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2027 Note in the Pocket 5k Rundie & Kids Fun Run - Durham County

Fri, Apr 23 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual 5K Rundie - Virtual Race -Run/Walk5K Rundie - Virtual Race -Run/Walk5K Rundie - Non-Timed +5

From $15 Closed

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Garmin Marathon Durham

Sat, May 1 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Garmin Marathon Durham – 5KGarmin Marathon Durham – 5KGarmin Marathon Durham – 10K +5

From $30 Open

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Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham

Sat, May 15 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual Virtual Lookin' For A Cure 5KLookin' For A Cure 5KVirtual Lookin' For A Cure 5K +1

From $25 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 18 · Durham, NC Durham

Road I AM Too Sexy 5KI AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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