Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 681 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 202 cities. The next upcoming race is the Team Melissa & Marty in Jacksonville on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Trail Canicross 5k RaceDog Friendly 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $30 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 5KStudent/Coach GOTR and STRIDEGirls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration +1

From $25 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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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $55 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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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Trail Run

From $45 Open

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Santa Dash 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 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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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +5

From $5 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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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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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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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, 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 & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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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Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5KHalf MarathonVirtual Run +2

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

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 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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Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Virtual 1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkEconomy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual Fun Run or 5K +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Wrightsville Plunge

Fri, Jan 1 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville PlungeAfter Party Tickets

From $15 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 MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Trail 50K50 Mile Age Graded RelayPRE-PURCHASE 50 MILE TEAM +2

From $55 Open

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Sat, Jan 16 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

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

From $40 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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Mount Afton Challenge

Sat, Jan 16 · Concord, NC Concord

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Run Oak Island

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile1 MilerVirtual 5K +33

From $20 Open

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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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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K - Individual +7

From $5 Open

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Valentine's Heartbreaker Marathon & Relay

Sun, Feb 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5 - 8 Person Relay Team (Price per person)Solo Division4 Person Relay Team (Price per person) +1

From $45 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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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Fri, Feb 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +13

From $20 Open 6 spots left

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, Feb 27 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Triathlon 10:30 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 5th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)6th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)5th 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 Pusher 5KIn person 5KRider 5K +20

From $0 Open

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Cary Greenways Half-Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 5K +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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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 Kilometer100 Mile100 Kilometer +11

From $15 Open 8 spots left

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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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