Marathons in North Carolina — 2026

There are 26 marathons in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina in Pleasant Garden on September 12. North Carolina marathons run primarily September through May.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Single 10K Ruck (Daytime)Single 10K (Nighttime)Single 10K Ruck (Nighttime) +19

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Belews Lake Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Stokesdale, NC Stokesdale

Olympic Distance AquabikeOlympic Distance Aquabike - RelayOlympic Distance Triathlon - Masters Clydesdale +8

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Nebo, NC Nebo

4 Person (price per racer)3 Person (price per racer)2 Person (price per racer) +1

From $150 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Ostomy 5k, Durham NC

Sun, Oct 4 · Durham, NC Durham

Ostomy 5k - OstomateOstomy 5k - OpenKid's 50 Meter Dash (Ages 2 to 8)

From $20 Open

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Cary Greenways Tour

Sun, Oct 4 · Cary, NC Cary

5KVirtual 5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Long Life Meal Prep Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5k Run/WalkDouble Barrel 10K + 5K Challenge10K +6

From $5 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Cape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®

Sun, Oct 18 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Cape Fear Half MarathonCape Fear Marathon

From $169 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Emerald Isle, NC Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle 5KEmerald Isle Half MarathonEmerald Isle Marathon

From $35 Open

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Neck of the Woods Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Adventure Race

From $40 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Chick-fil-A 5KHALF MARATHON - RUCKING DIVISIONHALF MARATHON +2

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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The Derby 50k

Sat, Nov 28 · Ellerbe, NC Ellerbe

50k

Closed

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Gobbler 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · Ellerbe, NC Ellerbe

Half-MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open

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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

1 MilerVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +35

From $19 Open

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Run Oak Island

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

1 MilerVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +33

From $20 Open

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Valentine's Heartbreaker Marathon & Relay

Sun, Feb 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

2 Person Relay Team (Price per person)Solo Division4 Person Relay Team (Price per person) +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Fri, Feb 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +13

From $20 Open 6 spots left

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Coast Guard Marathon

Thu, Apr 1 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

1K Kids Fun Run1K Kids Fun Run5K +22

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Garmin Marathon Durham

Sat, Apr 24 · Durham, NC Durham

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

From $30 Closed

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New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Fri, May 14 · Todd, NC Todd

New River 5KNew River 5KNew River Half Marathon +7

From $28 Closed

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