Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 709 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 203 cities. The next upcoming race is the Cary Rotary Golf Tournament in Cary on October 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Apex, NC

Sun, Oct 18 · Apex, NC Apex

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +23

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Feed Your Neighbor 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Road Feed Your Neighbor 1-mile Fun Run/WalkFeed Your Neighbor 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Monster MileZombie Run

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Hilly Chantilly 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K

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Chasing Rainbows 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5kSocial 5k

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Let's Make Pink Just a Color

Sun, Oct 18 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Road 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5 K Run/Walk

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Pinehurst, NC

Sun, Oct 18 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 56th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +21

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Save Second Base 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Save Second Base 5K

From $25 Open

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The Barley Chase

Sun, Oct 18 · Newport, NC Newport

Road 5k10k

From $35 Open 66 spots left

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First Annual Roger B Lim Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road First Annual Roger B Lim Memorial Run 5KFirst Annual Roger B Lim Memorial Run 10K

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Running Down a Cure 5k Run

Fri, Oct 23 · Cherry Point, NC Cherry Point

Road 1-Mile Walk - Untimed5K

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Monsters & Mimosas 5K - Golden Road

Sat, Oct 24 · State Road, NC State Road

Virtual Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

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CFNC Steps for Hope

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Virtual CFNC Steps for Hope

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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

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Trick or Trot 5K at Wendell Falls

Sat, Oct 24 · Wendell, NC Wendell

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

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

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

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United We Run 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road 5K

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Zombie 5k Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Cherokee, NC Cherokee

Road 5K Run

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Top To Toe 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Road 5k Run/Walk

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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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Seaside Shuffle

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Road Seaside Shuffle 5K

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Empowerment In Motion - 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Open Closing Soon

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Wounded Warrior 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Virtual VirtualDavidson, NC

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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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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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Hawg Run

Sat, Oct 24 · LEXINGTON, NC LEXINGTON

Road 5k Run/Walk

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The NCANA Run for Joy 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Stroller5K

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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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Happy Valley Humdinger

Sat, Oct 24 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road 5KKids Fun Run Presented By UNC Ortho

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Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®

Sat, Oct 24 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

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

From $25 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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St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run / Walk

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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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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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Neck of the Woods Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Adventure Race

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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)Jack Possum 3K - Boys - (intermediate - middle school) +2

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Good Samaritan 5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Cross Training 5K5K

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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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Holler Haunt 5K Fundraiser

Sat, Oct 24 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Holler Haunt 5 K

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Dare to Scare 5k & Sweet Treat Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Manteo, NC Manteo

Virtual Sweet Treat Fun RunVIRTUAL Dare to Scare 5kDare to Scare 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Surf to Sound 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Virtual 5K Virtual Run/Walk5K

From $30 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

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Pink Platoon 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Asheville, NC Asheville

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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Walk to Remember by Hope in the Waiting

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

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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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

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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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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