Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 709 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 203 cities. The next upcoming race is the Cary Rotary Golf Tournament in Cary on October 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (12)

Sat, Mar 20 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Winston Salem

Sun, Mar 21 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 5K5K-No Shirt5K-No Shirt +15

From $30 Open

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Rosman Rumble 2026/7

Sat, Mar 27 · Rosman, NC Rosman

Road Rosman Rumble 2026/7 - the flattest 5K in Transylvania - run or walk.

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (12)

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $30 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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Easter Rabbit Hop 5k

Sat, Mar 27 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road Easter Rabbit 1 MileEaster Rabbit 1 Mile (Youth) 17 and underEaster Rabbit 1 Mile +5

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (13)

Sat, Mar 27 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual Runner - 5 Miler5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 Miler +7

From $39.99 Open

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2027 Bunny Run 5k & Festival

Sat, Mar 27 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Fun RunFun Run5k +1

From $0 Open

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Coast Guard Marathon

Thu, Apr 1 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

Virtual 1K Kids Fun Run1K Kids Fun Run5K +23

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Greater Goldsboro Road Run - Run for a Child

Sat, Apr 3 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 1M Fun Run1M Fun Run5K Run +5

From $20 Open

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Bunny 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (14)

Sat, Apr 3 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (14)

Sat, Apr 3 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon10K

From $30 Open

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Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Virtual Run or Walk 5KRun or Walk 5KVirtual 5K +1

From $40 Open

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Sunrise Scramble

Sat, Apr 3 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +13

From $5 Open

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PT the Pirate 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Virtual In Person 5KVirtual 5KIn Person 5K

From $30 Open

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PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway

Sat, Apr 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 1 MileKids 100-Yard DashKids 100-Yard Dash +6

From $5 Open

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10th Annual Lions Club Vision 5k

Sat, Apr 3 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 1 Mile Vision Walk1 Mile Vision Walk5k +3

From $15 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (14)

Sat, Apr 3 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Jamestown Run for TD1

Sat, Apr 3 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

Road Jamestown Run for TD1 - 1-mile fun runJamestown Run for TD1 - 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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 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)Virtual Run +5

From $10 Open

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MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile

Tue, Apr 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2027 Last Runner Standing 1 MileMRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile +1

From $10 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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Healthy Soles 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road Healthy Soles 5KHealthy Soles 5K

From $30 Open

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Weymouth Woods 25K/50K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

Road 25K25K50K +1

From $70 Open 70 spots left

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The Landmark 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm

Sat, Apr 10 · Washington, NC Washington

Road 5K5K

From $35 Open

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Bunny 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (15)

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (15)

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

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $30 Open

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Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

Virtual 1 Mile1 MileVirtual 5K +11

From $19 Open 55 spots left

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Ville to Ville Relay

Sat, Apr 10 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Team Member RegistrationTeam Member RegistrationTeam Captain Registration +4

From $0 Open

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2027 Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (15)

Sat, Apr 10 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Relay For Ribbons 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Adult RegistrationYouth Registration

From $30 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 Closing Soon

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Pig Pounder Brewery 5k

Sun, Apr 11 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 5K - Chariot Rider5K - Chariot Runner5K - Chariot Rider +9

From $0 Open

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Band on the Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunBand on the Run 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open 46 spots left

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10th Annual South Mountain 10 Miler, 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5k +5

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K5K10K +2

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $30 Open

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ECU Oral Cancer 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5k5k

From $35 Open

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Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +2

From $25 Open

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Reach, Rally, & Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual Fun Mile +13

From $5 Open

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The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Kinston, NC Kinston

Road 1 Mile Walk4Life1 Mile Walk4Life5K - Timed +3

From $20 Open

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OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Road OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail RunOWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

From $35 Open

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Step Up 5K for JTF

Sat, Apr 17 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Step Up 5k For JTF

From $30 Open

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Angel Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +5

From $15 Open

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