Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 680 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 211 cities. The next upcoming race is the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener in Elon on September 4. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Last Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Virtual Virtual 2 Mile2 MileVirtual 4 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5KKids Dash

From $16 Open 30 spots left

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Finish Well Timing

Thu, Dec 31 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Finish Well Timing

From $0 Open

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Wrightsville Plunge

Fri, Jan 1 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

After Party TicketsWrightsville Plunge

From $15 Open

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New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

Fri, Jan 1 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Virtual Sip & StrollVirtual 5K5K +2

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Virtual Economy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual Fun Run or 5K +2

From $20 Open

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5KKids Dash

From $15 Open 39 spots left

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

Fri, Jan 8 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 5K Night Race12.5K25K +4

From $0 Open

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Mutts & Marshmallows

Sat, Jan 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Trail Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K +7

From $5 Open

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Trail 50 Mile Age Graded Relay50K50 Mile Individual +2

From $55 Open

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7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · Ellerbe, NC Ellerbe

Road Half-MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Sat, Jan 16 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

Virtual 5 Mile (Economy Package)Virtual 5 Mile5 Mile Ruck +6

From $40 Open

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Mount Afton Challenge

Sat, Jan 16 · Concord, NC Concord

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Tsali Ultra

Sat, Jan 16 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Trail 8K30K50K

From $75 Open 70 spots left

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Beat the Bridge 10k/5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Beat the Bridge 5kBeat the Bridge 10kBeat the Bridge Virtual 10k +2

From $0 Open

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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 Miler5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +35

From $19 Open

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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K - Individual +7

From $5 Open

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Run Oak Island

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile1 Miler5K Run/Walk +33

From $20 Open

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The Big Game Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

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

From $7.99 Open Closing Soon

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Valentine's Heartbreaker Marathon & Relay

Sun, Feb 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Solo Division2 Person Relay Team (Price per person)4 Person Relay Team (Price per person) +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Queen Anne's Revenge Ultra

Sat, Feb 20 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Trail Queen Anne's Revenge 20k RelayQueen Anne's Revenge 20k RelayQueen Anne's Revenge 20k +5

From $45 Open

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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Fri, Feb 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +13

From $20 Open 6 spots left

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, Feb 27 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Triathlon 9:30 AM Start10:30 AM Start10:00 AM Start +9

From $20 Open 8 spots left

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Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run

Mon, Mar 1 · Liberty, NC Liberty

Virtual 6th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)5th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)6th Annual - Run with Lily 5K +3

From $15 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K

Sat, Mar 6 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road Rider 5KPusher 5KIn person 5K +20

From $0 Open

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Running of the Leprechauns

Sat, Mar 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkLeprechaun Dash +3

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Stride for Pride 5K & Relay

Sat, Mar 6 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K Relay5K Individual

From $25 Open

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Holly Springs Race Against the Sun

Sat, Mar 6 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Trail 4 MileHalf MarathonMarathon +13

From $45 Open

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2027 Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Lillington, NC Lillington

Road 2027 Shamrock Shuffle 5K2027 Shamrock Shuffle Leprechaun Chase

From $10 Open

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Cary Greenways Half-Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +13

From $5 Open

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Lu Mil Wine Run 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP

Sat, Mar 13 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Road 5K2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K

From $35 Open

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Fellowship of the Idiots 19.7-Mile Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Road FOTI Returning Idiot & Not Running the Whole DistanceFellowship of the Idiots First TimersFellowship of the Idiots First Timers

From $19.7 Open

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Waggin' Wild 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Waggin' Wild Fun Run 1-milerWaggin' Wild Fun Run 1-milerWaggin' Wild 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual

Sun, Mar 14 · Locust, NC Locust

Road 5K5K

From $20 Open

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Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay

Sat, Mar 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Virtual 100 Mile Relay- No AwardsVirtual 100KVirtual 100K +11

From $15 Open 8 spots left

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Badwater Cape Fear

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

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

From $229 Open

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Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 Miler +7

From $39.99 Open

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Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center 5K Run & 1 Mile Cancer Survivor Walk

Sat, Mar 27 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1 Mile Survivor Walk1 Mile Survivor Walk5K Run +1

From $40 Open

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Coast Guard Marathon

Thu, Apr 1 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

Virtual 1K Kids Fun Run1K Kids Fun Run5K +22

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Crazy One Mile (Timed)Crazy One Mile (Timed)5K Run/Walk +7

From $10 Open Closing Soon 37 spots left

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Core Sound Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Harkers Island, NC Harkers Island

Virtual 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

Road Kids 100-Yard Dash1 MileKids 100-Yard Dash +6

From $5 Open

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Sunrise Scramble

Sat, Apr 3 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +13

From $5 Open

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2027 Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

Virtual 1 Mile5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +4

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Virtual Virtual 5K | 10K5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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THE PERIWINKLE BEER MILE FUNDRAISER EVENT

Sat, Apr 10 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road THE PERIWINKLE BEER MILE FUNDRAISER EVENT

From $28 Open

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Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K Run/Walk +11

From $19 Open 55 spots left

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