Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 681 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 202 cities. The next upcoming race is the Triangle Run Smart 2026 Youth Run Form Clinic in Cary on June 5. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Hickory Summer Track Series

Thu, Jun 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Summer Track Series-All RacesSummer Track Series Race 2Summer Track Series Race 3 +2

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Triangle Run Smart 2026 Youth Run Form Clinic

Fri, Jun 5 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Triangle Run Smart 2026 Youth Run Form Clinic

From $25 Open 20 spots left

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Marathon Monk Ultra

Fri, Jun 5 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Road Marathon54 Miles81 Miles +1

From $275 Open Closing Soon

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Run With The Bears 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Plymouth, NC Plymouth

Road 5K Run

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National Trails Day 5K and 3K

Sat, Jun 6 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Road 3K5K

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Legacy 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Norwood, NC Norwood

Road 1 Mile Fun RunLegacy 5KLegacy 5K (Ages 8-18)

From $15 Open

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Gold Rush Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Marion, NC Marion

Road 5KKids Gold Rush Fun Run

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

Sat, Jun 6 · Pinnacle, NC Pinnacle

OCR Open Team Mud Run Wave #2, 5k Mud RunOpen Team Mud Run Wave #3, 5k Mud RunCompetitive Team Mud Run Wave #1, 5k Mud Run +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Badin Lake Triathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Badin, NC Badin

Triathlon Athena (Females 160+)Age GroupCoed Relay +3

From $85 Open Closing Soon

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A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual A2Z Race at Your Pace TeamA2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (In-person)A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (Virtual)

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Flying Squirrel Ten Miler

Sat, Jun 6 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Flying Squirrel Ten Miler

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Silo Sprint 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Silo Sprint Fun Run/WalkSilo Sprint 5k

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Spring SOTA Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Spring SOTA Virtual 5kSpring SOTA 5kSpring SOTA virtual 10k +1

From $30 Open

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The Big Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Timed 5K: Heat 2 (25 Minutes +)Timed 5K: Heat 1 (Sub 30 Minutes) +1

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Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K13.1M

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Chase the Dream 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

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B.E Fast for Carteret County Stroke Recovery

Sat, Jun 6 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Road 1 Mile Stroke Recovery Walk

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Yadkin River Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k10k

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Play It Forward Summer Season

Sat, Jun 6 · Durham, NC Durham

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Restoration Trail 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Woodleaf, NC Woodleaf

Road Timed Kids Fun Run (1 mile)Untimed 5K Trail WalkTimed 5K Trail Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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The Big Run 5K presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Jun 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road The Big Run for KidsThe Big Run

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ACSL Stride For Service 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Elon, NC Elon

Road Stride for Service 5K

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7th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5K (Sunday)Half Marathon (Saturday)Half Marathon (Saturday) + 5K Ruck (Sunday) +5

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10K13.1M

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CELEBRATION RUN

Sat, Jun 6 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

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NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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BK5K Greensboro NC

Sat, Jun 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5K Run/WalkKid's Fun Run

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Death By Segment

Sat, Jun 6 · Spindale, NC Spindale

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5k No Medal Option5K5K Virtual

From $15 Open Closing Soon 97 spots left

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Sun, Jun 7 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Road

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CELEBRATION RUN/WALK

Sun, Jun 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Open Closing Soon

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Into the Woods: Trail Training Program

Sun, Jun 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road Into the Woods: Summer 2026 Training Program

From $130 Open

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Summer 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

Sun, Jun 7 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Summer 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

From $70 Open

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CELEBRATION NIGHT RUN

Sun, Jun 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

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$5K - June

Tue, Jun 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - June

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 10, 2026

Wed, Jun 10 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

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2026 Eric Lacewell Memorial Golf Tournament

Thu, Jun 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Eric Lacewell Memorial Golf Tournament - TEAM

From $320 Open Closing Soon 23 spots left

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier June 11, 2026

Thu, Jun 11 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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FFTC Summer Track Series #1

Thu, Jun 11 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road 100 Meter Dash200 Meter4 x 400 Meter Relay +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 5K - Chariot Rider5K - Under 215k +4

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3rd Annual Equal Footing 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Waxhaw, NC Waxhaw

Road 5k Run / Walk

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Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

Sat, Jun 13 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1 Mile Run & Walk5K Run & Walk10K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Myles for a Mission 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road 1/2 Myler Fun Run (Ages 8 & Under)5K Run/Walk

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Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo

Sat, Jun 13 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road 5K

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DART Abersham Free 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road May 3k

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10K13.1M

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Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

Sat, Jun 13 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run5k Run WalkVirtual Run/Walk 5k with Shirt and Mailing!

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

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Flying Colors Charity 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Lewisville, NC Lewisville

Virtual Virtual 5k1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5k Run (Timed)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Healthy Achievement 5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck

Sat, Jun 13 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual HA5K Run | WalkVIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckHA8K Run | Walk +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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