10K Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 58 10K races in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Around the World Run in Fayetteville on September 9. North Carolina 10K races run primarily September through July.

Around the World Run

Wed, Sep 9 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

5K5K Virtual10K Virtual

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

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Pups & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lexington, NC Lexington

5k (18 and under)5k Adult10k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike

Sun, Sep 13 · Zirconia, NC Zirconia

Lake Summit 10 Mile

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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 Currituck, NC Powells Point Currituck

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 Closed

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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 Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K10K

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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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

From $10 Open

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First Annual Roger B Lim Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

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

From $25 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

1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 1-Mile5K +2

From $25 Open

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Move for Mental Health

Sat, Oct 31 · Anywhere you Like!, NC Anywhere you Like!

5K Virtual Run5K Virtual Run10K Virtual Run +3

From $20 Open

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Sasquatchilla 5K, 10K & Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K10K

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 Adult1 Mile Youth5k Youth +3

From $10 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 Closing Soon

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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

Fun Run/Walk5K10K +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K

Sun, Dec 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Student/Coach GOTR and STRIDE5KGirls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration +1

From $25 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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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K +5

From $5 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 10kStroller Child +2

From $0 Open

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KŌR Trail Run - Wilmington 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 6 · Winnabow, NC Winnabow

KŌR Trail Run 5KKŌR Trail Run 10K

From $40 Closed

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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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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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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K - Doubles +7

From $5 Open

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CUPID DASH 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Cupid Dash 5kCupid Dash 10KCupid Dash 1 Mile Run/Walk +2

From $15 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 Virtual 5K +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)5K +5

From $10 Open

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PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway

Sat, Apr 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Kids 100-Yard DashKids 100-Yard Dash1 Mile +6

From $5 Open

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Wendell 5K & 10K

Sat, Apr 3 · Wendell, NC Wendell

5K5K10K

From $35 Closed

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Run in the Park 5K • 10K & Virtual Race

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K | 10K10K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Reach, Rally, & Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Fun MileVirtual Fun MileFun Mile +13

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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