Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 815 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 215 cities. The next upcoming race is the One in 5K & Fun Run in Salisbury on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

PAL Power Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lillington, NC Lillington

Road PAL Power Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Runway 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Runway 5k

From $30 Open

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Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Virtual Single 10K (Nighttime)Single 10K Ruck (Nighttime)Economy - Single 10K (Daytime) +19

From $35 Open

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4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event

Sat, Sep 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $15 Open

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Pups & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K +7

From $5 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Love Durham Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5k run/walk/roll

From $35 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders and Military RegistrationYouth Registration 11 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike

Sun, Sep 13 · Zirconia, NC Zirconia

Road Lake Summit 10 Mile

From $40 Open

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Lake Davidson Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Triathlon NCAA Draft LegalAge GroupNovice +3

From $65 Open

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Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series

Thu, Sep 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road September 17th MeetOctober 1st MeetOctober 13th Meet

From $50 Open

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Hit The Brixx 10K/6K presented by Novant Health

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Kids Mile10K6K

From $19 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

Sat, Sep 19 · Danbury, NC Danbury

Virtual 50 KVirtual 50 Mile50 Miler +2

From $50 Open

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Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $22 Open

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2026 I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

Road I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Powells Point, NC Powells Point

Road Boardwalk 1 MilerSalt & Sound 5kSalt & Sound 10k

From $15 Open

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Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road 5k5K WalkFun Run for Kids

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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WishMaker 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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XC Experience

Sat, Sep 19 · Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton

Road XC Experience 5k

From $25 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

Road I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Nebo, NC Nebo

SOLO2 Person (price per racer)3 Person (price per racer) +1

From $150 Open

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LET’S GET MOVING EVENT & 5K (4th Annual)

Sat, Sep 19 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual 1 Mile Buddy Run/WalkDecathlon Activity Adventure course for non-runnersVirtual 5K +1

From $10 Open

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Corolla Ten Miler & 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 5KCorolla 10 Miler

From $50 Open

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Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Road Liam Strong Beach Fun RunLiam Strong Beach 5K

From $15 Open

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2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

Sat, Sep 26 · Rockingham, NC Rockingham

Ultra 2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

From $35 Open

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Vets To Vets United "The 5K9 Dog Jog"

Sat, Sep 26 · Cary, NC Cary

Vets To Vets United "The 5K9 Dog Jog"

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ovarian Cancer 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Washington, NC Washington

Virtual Virtual 5K5KAdmission (No 5K, but includes a beverage and t-shirt)

From $25 Open

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14th Annual Heath Missions Run for Peru

Sat, Sep 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult1 Mile Fun Run/Walk YouthVirtual Runner +2

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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Peter's Run 5K and The Bryant Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Robersonville (Bear Grass), NC Robersonville (Bear Grass)

Road The Bryant MilePeter's Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Stop Drop and Roll 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Summerfield, NC Summerfield

Road 5KSparky's Dash

From $15 Open

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YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Sep 26 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Triathlon RelayYouth TriathlonIndividual +1

From $55 Open

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She Tris Sprint Triathlon- Huntersville (NC)

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Virtual Virtual TriathlonShe Tris Youth 13-14 YOVirtual Aquathlon +11

From $35 Open

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Fight the Flame 5k and 1k Family Roll & Stroll

Sun, Sep 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 1k Family Roll & StrollFight The Flame 5kVirtual Walker

From $20 Open

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Boots and Blooms 5K

Wed, Sep 30 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Carrboro 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Carrboro 5KCarrboro 10K

From $35 Open

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Nat Greene's Revenge Triathlons and Duathlon

Sat, Oct 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual On Road AquabikeOn Road RelayOn Road Age Group +11

From $45 Open

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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival

Sat, Oct 3 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Triathlon International - AquaBikeInternational - IndividualInternational - Relay +3

From $50 Open

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WoodCreek Cares Charity 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Apex, NC Apex

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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High Point Brat Trot 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Walk for Independence- Registration & sponsor a low vision team member to join the walk!Walk For IndependenceSupport Us From Home

From $25 Open

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Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual FUN RUNMEMORIAL 5KVIRTUAL 5K

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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