Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 690 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 208 cities. The next upcoming race is the Your First Mud Run at Raleigh (NC) in Garner on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Calabash Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Virtual Mashed Potato 1 MilerVirtual Mashed Potato Miler5K Turkey Trot +5

From $19 Open

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Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

Thu, Nov 26 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5KFamily Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler NC

Fri, Nov 27 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Trail Virtual 7.5 Mile7.5 Mile - Economy Package7.5 Mile +5

From $33 Open

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Black Friday Relays Leftover Race

Fri, Nov 27 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K Race10K Relay Team10K Black Friday Relay +4

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Turkey Chase

Sat, Nov 28 · Cary, NC Cary

Trail Virtual 5K5KVirtual 10K +6

From $0 Open

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Brooks South XC Championships

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Youth Race 3K (Ages 11-12)Youth Race 3K (Ages 10 and Under)Open Race 5K (Non-HS Runners, includes Masters) +6

From $45 Open

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Kid's First Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

Road 1 Mile Family Fun RunTurkey Trot 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Leftovers Trail Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 5K10K

From $38 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

Tue, Dec 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5KHalf Marathon5K Ruck +2

From $30 Open

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Shakori 40 Running Festival

Fri, Dec 4 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Trail 4 mile Open Race40 mile Individual40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase +4

From $25 Open

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Mistletoe Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 1 Mile5KHalf Marathon

From $20 Open

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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC

Sat, Dec 5 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road FUN RUN

From $15 Open

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Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run, Walk, or Romp5k - "No Frills" Package +2

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!

Sat, Dec 5 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 4K Run Walk8K Run.4K Kids Run (by any size donation)

From $0 Open

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3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/Walk at Atlantic Beach, N.C.

Sat, Dec 5 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Road 3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/WalkKids Reindeer Dash (12 years and under)Student Run/Walk (12-18 years)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

Road 5K Run/WalkPhantom DasherKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual Wilmington Historic 5KWilmington Historic Virtual 5KWilmington Historic 10K +5

From $35 Open

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Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Trail Dog Friendly 5k Run/WalkCanicross 5k RaceJuniors Canicross Race (16 and under by race day) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road Chad Sittig Agency 5KCarolinaEast 10KTrader Construction Half Marathon

From $24 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Dec 5 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Kids Run5K Timed5K Untimed +1

From $25 Open

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Road Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open

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

Sun, Dec 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Girls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy RegistrationStudent/Coach GOTR and STRIDE5K +1

From $25 Open

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Santa Dash 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Presented By Fleet Feet & QC Kientix

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K +5

From $5 Open

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Trail Run

From $45 Open

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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $55 Open

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Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Lights & Sirens Fun Run/WalkLights & Sirens 5K

From $20 Open

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SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

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

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Virtual Virtual 5kIndividual 5KTeam 5K +2

From $10 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Charlotte, NC

Sat, Dec 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 5k UntimedVirtual Jingler5k Timed +1

From $25 Open

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Santa's Soccer Sprint

Sat, Dec 12 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Frosty 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road Frosty 5k

From $40 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Jingle Jog 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road Santa Strut Fun Walk & Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 70 spots left

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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Snowman DashSanta Run 5KSANTA 8K +1

From $20 Open 17 spots left

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

Sat, Dec 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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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Last Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Virtual 2 MileVirtual 2 Mile4 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 Closing Soon 30 spots left

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