Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 777 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 211 cities. The next upcoming race is the Davidson College Run As One Community 5k in Davidson on April 12. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Highlands, NC Highlands

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Stroller Race

From $35 Open

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Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Race to the Rock - 5K Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Chimney Rock, NC Chimney Rock

Road Individual

From $30 Open

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MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile

Tue, Aug 18 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile

From $10 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 19, 2026

Wed, Aug 19 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access August 20, 2026

Thu, Aug 20 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Summer's Done 13.1

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 1/8 MarathonVirtual 1/8 MarathonVirtual 1/4 Marathon +8

From $0 Open

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Back 2 School 5k Color Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Back 2 School Color Run 5k

From $20 Open

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Back in the Day 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Thomasville, NC Thomasville

Road 5K RunKids Run 1/2K

From $5 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Lions Roar 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLions Roar 5k

From $15 Open

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Rosman Rumble 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Rosman, NC Rosman

Road Rosman Rumble 2026 - the flattest 5K in Transylvania - run or walk.

From $30 Open

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Twin Anchors Copperhead Beer Relay 20K and Beer Mile

Sat, Aug 22 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Trail Donut MileBeer Mile Clydesdale and AthenaBeer Mile Men and Women Open +6

From $35 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Road PREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Aug 22 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

Trail Dark Horse 10kDark Horse Half MarathonDark Horse Marathon

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 26, 2026

Wed, Aug 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health

Sat, Aug 29 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Kid's Mile5K5K (K-12)

From $19 Open

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Zebulon B&G Club 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Zebulon, NC Zebulon

Road 5k (Ages 16 & up)5k (Ages 6-15)5k (Kids 5 and Under)

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Triple Nickle Remembrance Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Fort Bragg, NC Fort Bragg

Virtual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile RunVirtual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual Virtual Runner - 5K5KVirtual Runner - 10K +3

From $29.99 Open

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Bigfoot Dash 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Marion, NC Marion

Road Bigfoot Dash 5K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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MRT 2026 1Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile

Tue, Sep 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 MileMRT 2025 Distance Challenge Series Race #7 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile (Youth)

From $8 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 2, 2026

Wed, Sep 2 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Take the Lake

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake Waccamaw, NC Lake Waccamaw

Road Take the Lake - 5K Run or Walk 🏃‍♂️Take the Lake - 16 Mile - Bike 🚲 and Hike 🥾 (14 mile bike and 2 mile hike through the state park)

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships

Sat, Sep 5 · Fremont, NC Fremont

Road 5K for Non-Members5K for Members

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Share the Harvest – 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Share the Harvest 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh

Mon, Sep 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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$5K - September

Tue, Sep 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - September

From $5 Open

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #4

Wed, Sep 9 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #4

From $60 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 9, 2026

Wed, Sep 9 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Lion Pride 5K

Thu, Sep 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 mile5K WALK (Untimed)5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Blue Ridge Relay

Fri, Sep 11 · Asheville, NC Asheville

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

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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White Lake Fall International & Double Sprint

Sat, Sep 12 · White Lake, NC White Lake

Triathlon Double Sprint IndividualDouble Sprint RelayInternational/Double Sprint Combo +3

From $60 Open

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Love Durham Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5k run/walk/roll

From $35 Open

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LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Live Life in Color 5K

From $15 Open

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Belews Lake Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Stokesdale, NC Stokesdale

Virtual Olympic Distance AquabikeOlympic Distance Aquabike - RelayVirtual Olympic Multisport Race +8

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Trail 10KHalf Marathon

From $60 Open

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9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Graham, NC Graham

Open

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Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

OCR 1 Mile Fun RunIndividualTeam of Four

From $30 Open

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Sunbare Whispering 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Road Sunbare Whispering 5k

From $35 Open

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Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Whispering Pines, NC Whispering Pines

Road Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 1-Mile Fun RunMiles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K

From $20 Open

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Pups & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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