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.

Finish Well Timing

Thu, Dec 31 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Finish Well Timing

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Wrightsville Plunge

Fri, Jan 1 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

After Party TicketsWrightsville Plunge

From $15 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/WalkEconomy 5K Run/Walk +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 Virtual Fun MileFun MileDoggie Dash 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Trail 50KPRE-PURCHASE 50 MILE TEAM50 Mile Individual +2

From $55 Open

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Sat, Jan 16 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

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

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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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Mount Afton Challenge

Sat, Jan 16 · Concord, NC Concord

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Beat the Bridge 10k/5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Beat the Bridge 5kBeat the Bridge 10kStroller Child +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 MilerVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +35

From $19 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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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K - Individual +7

From $5 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

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Valentine's Heartbreaker Marathon & Relay

Sun, Feb 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 4 Person Relay Team (Price per person)Solo Division5 - 8 Person Relay Team (Price per person) +1

From $45 Open

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Queen Anne's Revenge Ultra

Sat, Feb 20 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Trail Queen Anne's Revenge 20kQueen Anne's Revenge 20kQueen Anne's Revenge 20k Relay +5

From $45 Open

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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Fri, Feb 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5K +13

From $20 Open 6 spots left

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, Feb 27 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Triathlon 8:00 AM Start8:30 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 5th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)6th 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 5KIn person 5KPusher 5K +20

From $0 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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Stride for Pride 5K & Relay

Sat, Mar 6 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K Relay5K Individual

From $25 Open

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Running of the Leprechauns

Sat, Mar 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

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

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Cary Greenways Half-Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +13

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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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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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 Fellowship of the Idiots First TimersFellowship of the Idiots First TimersFOTI Returning Idiot & Not Running the Whole Distance

From $19.7 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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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 ChariotVirtual 100 MileVirtual 100 Mile +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 Virtual Runner - 5 Miler5 Miler5 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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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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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 Closing Soon

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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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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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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm

Sat, Apr 10 · Washington, NC Washington

Road 5K5K

From $35 Open

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The Landmark 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed5k Timed

From $30 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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Ville to Ville Relay

Sat, Apr 10 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Waiting ListTeam Member RegistrationTeam Captain Registration +4

From $0 Open

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Reach, Rally, & Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual Fun Mile +13

From $5 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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ECU Oral Cancer 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5k5k

From $35 Open

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Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Ocracoke, NC Ocracoke

Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +7

From $35 Open 3 spots left

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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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SwimRun Lake James

Sat, Apr 24 · Nebo, NC Nebo

Triathlon SwimRun Lake James Short Course (SOLO Option)SwimRun Lake James Short CourseSwimRun Lake James Long Course (SOLO Option) +1

From $175 Open 60 spots left

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Smoky Mountain Relay

Fri, Apr 30 · Pisgah Forest, NC Pisgah Forest

Road 6 Person Team9 Person Team12 Person Team

From $990 Open

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