10K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 60 10K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Biltmore Forest 5k/10k in Asheville on July 25. North Carolina 10K races run primarily July.

Biltmore Forest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 25 · Asheville, NC Asheville

5k10KVirtual Option

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Running with the Law 5K/10K - Sunset Pursuit

Tue, Aug 4 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

One Mile Fun Run5K Walk/Run10K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Old Baldy Run for the Light

Fri, Aug 7 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

1 Mile5K10K

From $45 Open

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50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace

Sat, Aug 8 · Valdese, NC Valdese

5,000 Meter Run10,000 meter Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Spin & Dye 8k

Sat, Aug 8 · Erwin, NC Erwin

8k

From $30 Open

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Slam the Dam 10K Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Lure, NC Lake Lure

Individual

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Vibha Raleigh Dream Mile (10K, 5K, 1 Mile)

Sat, Aug 22 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

1 Mile (5 and Up)Virtual 5K5K +2

From $10 Open 100 spots left

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Around the World Run

Wed, Sep 9 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5K5K Virtual10K Virtual

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, NC Lexington

5k (18 and under)5k Adult10k

From $25 Closed

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Pups & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike

Sun, Sep 13 · Zirconia, NC Zirconia

Lake Summit 10 Mile

From $40 Open

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NCSG 5K & 10K Championship Results

Thu, Sep 17 · Cary, NC Cary

5K Championship10K Championship

From $0 Closed

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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Powells Point, NC Powells Point

Boardwalk 1-MilerSalt & Sound 5kSalt & Sound 10k

From $15 Open

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Corolla Ten Miler & 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

5KCorolla 10 Miler

From $50 Open

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Chad Lovette Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilkesboro, NC Wilkesboro

5K Untimed Walk5K Timed Run10K Timed Run +1

From $35 Open

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Run 4 Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Smithfield, NC Smithfield

Virtual 5K Run5KVirtual 10K Run +1

From $30 Open

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NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k

Sat, Oct 3 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges Race

From $45 Open

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Carrboro 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Carrboro 5KCarrboro 10K

From $35 Open

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Feel the Burn 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 10 · Princeton, NC Princeton

5K10K

From $25 Open

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

The Ouch 2 MileVIRTUAL RACE 8kAche Around the Lake 8K

From $30 Open

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

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

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Novant Health Lake Norman 15K & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

5K15K

From $29 Closed

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Ardmore RAH! 10K, 5K, Fun Run and Food Drive

Sat, Oct 17 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Ardmore RAH! Fun RunArdmore RAH! Virtual Fun RunArdmore RAH! 5K +3

From $10 Open

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The Barley Chase

Sun, Oct 18 · Newport, NC Newport

5k10k

From $35 Open 82 spots left

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Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual

Sat, Oct 31 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual 1-Mile1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K +2

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Gobble Waddle 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Smithfield, NC Smithfield

5K10K

From $35 Closed

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

Thu, Nov 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

1 Mile Youth1 Mile Adult5k Youth +3

From $10 Open

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Gallop & Gorge 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Gallop & Gorge 8K

From $35 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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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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William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K

Sun, Dec 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KStudent/Coach GOTR and STRIDEGirls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration +1

From $25 Open

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +5

From $5 Open

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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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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Snowman DashSanta Run 5KSANTA 8K +1

From $20 Open 17 spots left

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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 Closing Soon

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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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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K - Individual +7

From $5 Open

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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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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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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 5K Race +4

From $25 Closed

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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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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

1 MileKids 100-Yard DashKids 100-Yard Dash +6

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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