Ultras in North Carolina — 2026

There are 29 ultras in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Blue Ridge Relay in Asheville on September 10. North Carolina ultras run primarily September through June.

Blue Ridge Relay

Thu, Sep 10 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Blue Ridge Relay (7-12 Runners)BRRuckBlue Ridge Relay (4-6 Runners)

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Lion Pride 5K

Thu, Sep 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

1 mile5K Run5K WALK (Untimed) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Kandace Helms 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

5k Run (Timed)Kids Fun Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

Sat, Sep 19 · Danbury, NC Danbury

Virtual 50 Mile50K Ruck50 Miler +3

From $50 Open

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Stop Drop and Roll 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Summerfield, NC Summerfield

5KSparky's Dash

From $15 Open

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Run, Walk & Roll to Independence

Sat, Oct 3 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Hand Crank Bike- 1 Mile Fun RollWheelchair- 1 Mile Fun Roll1 Mile Fun Run +4

From $0 Open

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Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Bit of Hope 2K WalkBit of Hope 5K Virtual RunBit of Hope 5K Trail Run 2K Walk +1

From $15 Open

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HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Hickory, NC Hickory

HKY 100 - 4 and 6 person teamsHKY 100 - 8 and 10 person teamsHKY 100 - Soloists +1

From $125 Open Closing Soon 99 spots left

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GRIT 100

Sun, Nov 1 · Anywhere, NC Anywhere

GRIT 100: Accumulate 100 MILES in November

From $40 Open

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Salty Turtle Cycling Club Haunted Hundred

Sun, Nov 1 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Haunted Hundred Ride - 27 Mile RouteHaunted Hundred Ride - 100K (62 Mile) Route

From $70 Open 65 spots left

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Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Fall 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Girls on the Run - Fall 5K Run & Run/Walk CelebrationSpring 5K Run & Run/Walk CelebrationKid's Dash Fun Run +1

From $15 Closed

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OBX 2026 TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Southern Shores, NC Southern Shores

OBX Trot 1-Mile Run/WalkOBX Trot 5KOBX Trot 5K Virtual +1

From $20 Open

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2026 Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Competitive Run - 5k (30 min time limit)Family Fun Run - 5kDiaper Dash - 50m Run +1

From $10 Open

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Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Mooresville, NC Mooresville

Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5KMooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot - Kids FUN RUN

From $15 Open 96 spots left

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Craven Smart Start Holiday Hustle

Tue, Dec 1 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Santa's Fun RunVirtual 5KJingle Bell Jog 5K +3

From $15 Closed

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The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!

Sat, Dec 5 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

4K Run Walk8K Run.4K Kids Run (by any size donation)

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Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

5K Run/WalkPhantom DasherKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay

Fri, Jan 8 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5K Night Race12.5K25K +4

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The Big Game Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

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

From $7.99 Open Closing Soon

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Badwater Cape Fear

Sat, Mar 20 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Badwater Cape Fear 50kmBadwater Cape Fear 50kmBadwater Cape Fear 51mi +1

From $229 Open

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Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay

Sat, Mar 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Virtual 100 MileVirtual 100K100 Mile +11

From $15 Open 8 spots left

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Ville to Ville Relay

Sat, Apr 10 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Team Captain RegistrationWaiting ListTeam Member Registration +4

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Isaiah 40:31 Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Erwin, NC Erwin

1 Mile Color RunBundle - 1 Mile Color Run and 100 Yard Dash1 Mile Color Run +9

From $5 Closed

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Tobacco Road Relay

Sat, Apr 24 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Tobacco Road Relay (2-3 Runners)Tobacco Road Relay (4-6 Runners)Tobacco Road Relay (4-6 Runners) +1

From $15 Open

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Teal Diva 5k for Gynecologic Cancers

Sat, May 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

In Person Event RegistrationVirtual Event - All Ages12 and under - Event Registration +5

From $10 Closed

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White Lake Pro-Am Half Triathlon

Sat, May 1 · White Lake, NC White Lake

RelayIndividualPRO WOMEN +7

From $125 Open

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Hanging Man

Sun, May 2 · Danbury, NC Danbury

Hanging Man TriathlonHanging Man Triathlon

From $200 Open 75 spots left

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Run the Branch 5k

Sat, May 8 · Clayton, NC Clayton

5k5kTot Trot (Ages 6 & under) +1

From $0 Closed 32 spots left

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Marine Corps League Mud Run hosted by the Percy John Fulton Detachment of Winston Salem

Sat, Jun 5 · Pinnacle, NC Pinnacle

Competitive Team Mud Run Wave #1, 5k Mud RunOpen Team Mud Run Wave #2, 5k Mud RunOpen Team Mud Run Wave #3, 5k Mud Run +11

From $15 Closed

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