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.

Pink Cupcake Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Pink Cupcake Walk

From $35 Open

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Edenton Nut Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road 5k Nut Run/Walk10k Nut Run/Walk15k Nutty Challenge(10k+5k=15k)

From $35 Open

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Movin' Mullet 5k Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Swansboro, NC Swansboro

Virtual Mullet 5k RunMullet Virtual 5k

From $20 Open

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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Run, Walk, & Roll for Rehab

Sat, Oct 3 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Hand Crank Bike- 1 Mile Fun Roll1 Mile Fun RunWheelchair- 1 Mile Fun Roll +4

From $0 Open

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The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2026)

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Divine Llama Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · East Bend, NC East Bend

Road 5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 10:30am to 12:00pm

From $15 Open 12 spots left

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9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Road 5K Registration5K Registration - No ShirtHalf Marathon Registration +1

From $20 Open

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Catawba County Hunger Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Newton, NC Newton

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Cary Greenways Tour

Sun, Oct 4 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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MRT 2026 5k

Tue, Oct 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 5k (Youth)MRT 2026 5k

From $8 Open

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Virtual The Ouch 2 MileAche Around the Lake 8KVIRTUAL RACE 8k

From $30 Open

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Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Virtual Bit of Hope 2K WalkBit of Hope 5K Trail Run 2K WalkBit of Hope 5K Virtual Run +1

From $15 Open

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St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day

Sat, Oct 10 · Cary, NC Cary

Road St. Paul 1 Mile Color RunSt. Paul 5K Run/Walk Registration (includes 1 mile color run)St. Paul T-Shirt and Family Day Admission (Non-Runners)

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (41)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Virtual The Ouch 2 MileVIRTUAL RACE 8kAche Around the Lake 8K

From $30 Open

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5K Zombie Run & One Mile Family Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road One Mile Family Fun Run5K Zombie Run

From $10 Open

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Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road Burke Day For Life Fun RunBurke Day For Life 5KBurke Day for Life Event T-Shirt

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC)

Sun, Oct 11 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Aquathlon IndividualVirtual Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run)Virtual Aquathlon (Swim, Run) +4

From $80 Open

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Novant Health Lake Norman 15K & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

Road 5K15K

From $29 Open

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Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 5k Run/WalkDouble Barrel 10K + 5K Challenge10K +6

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (42)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Road GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

From $40 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Kinston, NC Kinston

Road 5kHalf-Marathon

From $45 Open

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Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Virtual 5K5KFree Kids 5 and Under (No shirt/No medal) +1

From $0 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Warrior Wolf Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Warrior Wolf Challenge

From $89 Open 40 spots left

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HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Ultra HKY 100 - 4 and 6 person teamsHKY 100 - 8 and 10 person teamsHKY 100 - Soloists +1

From $125 Open 99 spots left

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Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45 Open

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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Monster MileZombie Run

From $20 Open

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Cape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®

Sun, Oct 18 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Road Cape Fear Half MarathonCape Fear Marathon

From $169 Open

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The Barley Chase

Sun, Oct 18 · Newport, NC Newport

Road 5k10k

From $35 Open 82 spots left

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Let's Make Pink Just a Color

Sun, Oct 18 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Road 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5 K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Freaky 5kFreaky 5k ( kids 0-4 )Freaky 5k ( kids 5-12 )

From $0 Open

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Neck of the Woods Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Adventure Race

From $40 Open

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Puppy Creek Fire Department “Run for a Cure” 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Raeford, NC Raeford

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®

Sat, Oct 24 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Individual Walker RegistrationFamily Registration (Up to 4 Walkers)Virtual Buddy Walk (Participate From Anywhere)

From $25 Open

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Apex Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Half Marathon

From $69 Open

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Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Glow Run 1 Mile WalkGlow Run 5k

From $15 Open

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Happy Valley Humdinger

Sat, Oct 24 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road 5KKids Fun Run Presented By UNC Ortho

From $5 Open

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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Emerald Isle, NC Emerald Isle

Road Emerald Isle 5KEmerald Isle Half MarathonEmerald Isle Marathon

From $35 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Road Volunteer 7:30am-9:00am and RunVolunteer 9:00am-10:30am and Run5k

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 5K5K +4

From $19 Open

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Running Scared 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Running Scared 5KVirtual 5K

From $33 Open

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