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.

Iredell Rise & Shine 5k / 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run Adult 18+Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run (Youth 0-17)Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run (Youth 0-17) +5

From $12 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (17)

Sat, Apr 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Burst of Color Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 5K - TimedRun/Walk 5k - Untimed

From $24 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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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 +1

From $175 Open 60 spots left

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Tobacco Road Relay

Sat, Apr 24 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Tobacco Road Relay (2-3 Runners)Tobacco Road Relay (4-6 Runners)Tobacco Road Relay (2-3 Runners) +1

From $15 Open

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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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Neuse River Bridge Run 2027

Fri, Apr 30 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual Super Kids Fun RunVirtual Super Kids Fun RunVirtual Super Kids Fun Run +13

From $20 Open

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Garmin Marathon Durham

Sat, May 1 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Garmin Marathon Durham – 5KGarmin Marathon Durham – 5KGarmin Marathon Durham – 10K +5

From $30 Open

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May The Course Be With You

Sat, May 1 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Galactic Dash One Mile Walk/RunMental Health Mile5K Race +3

From $20 Open

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WSE Titan UP 5K

Sat, May 1 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual Titan Up Fun RunVirtual 5KVirtual 5K +2

From $15 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (18)

Sat, May 1 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (18)

Sat, May 1 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K5K10K +2

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (18)

Sat, May 1 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Run For Holland 5K

Sat, May 1 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Road Fun RunFun RunSpeed For Need 5K Pushing Chair (F3 and FiA) +5

From $20 Open

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White Lake Pro-Am Half Triathlon

Sat, May 1 · White Lake, NC White Lake

Triathlon RelayIndividualRelay +7

From $125 Open

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Hanging Man

Sun, May 2 · Danbury, NC Danbury

Triathlon Hanging Man TriathlonHanging Man Triathlon

From $200 Open 75 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (19)

Sat, May 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (19)

Sat, May 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (19)

Sat, May 8 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Bloom & Zoom

Sat, May 8 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual Fun Mile +13

From $5 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (20)

Sat, May 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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HEROES 5K Run - Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, May 15 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road 5k Timed RunDefender Sponsorship Runner (inc. name on banner)5k Non-Timed Run/Walk +5

From $25 Open

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Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham

Sat, May 15 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual Lookin' For A Cure 5KVirtual Lookin' For A Cure 5KVirtual Lookin' For A Cure 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (20)

Sat, May 15 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K13.1M +1

From $30 Open

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The Bear Crawl OCR

Sat, May 15 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Trail One Mile Cub Crawl Fun RunOne Mile Cub Crawl Fun RunTwo Mile Cub Crawl Competitive Race +18

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (20)

Sat, May 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K5K10K +2

From $30 Open

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Stony Mountain Vineyard 5K

Sat, May 15 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Road 5K Run/Walk - No Shirt5K Run/Walk - With Shirt5K Run/Walk - With Shirt

From $15 Open 51 spots left

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (20)

Sat, May 15 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Copperhead Beer Run

Sat, May 15 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Trail Doughnut MileBeer Mile Men and Women OpenDonut Mile +16

From $35 Open 35 spots left

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Biltmore Kiwanis Classic

Sun, May 16 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual 5k5kVirtual Runner +3

From $60 Open 8 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series May 19, 2027

Wed, May 19 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile1 Mile5k +1

From $45 Open

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Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run

Sat, May 22 · Williamston, NC Williamston

Road 5K Run (Timed)5K5K Walk (Untimed)

From $25 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (21)

Sat, May 22 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Run to Remember

Sat, May 29 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 2 MileVirtual 2 MileVirtual 2 Mile +13

From $5 Open

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Beer City 20k Relay & 5k/10k

Sat, May 29 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual Single Runner 5kSingle Runner 10K20K 2-Person Team Relay +2

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (22)

Sat, May 29 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22)

Sat, May 29 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K13.1M +1

From $30 Open

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8th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5K (Sunday)Half MarathonHalf Marathon (Saturday) +8

From $30 Open

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2027 Healthy Achievement 5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck

Sat, Jun 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual VIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckHA5K Run | WalkVIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck +5

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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OUTLAST RALEIGH

Sat, Jun 5 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

Trail 6 Hour Challenge

From $90 Open

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Yadkin River Run

Sat, Jun 5 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5k +3

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K5K13.1M +1

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 5 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sun, Jun 6 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5K5k No Medal Option5K +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon 97 spots left

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Luau 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

Sat, Jun 12 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run1 Mile Fun Walk/Run5k Run Walk +3

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)

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

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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