Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 733 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 207 cities. The next upcoming race is the She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC) in Chapel Hill on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Neuse River Bridge Run 2027

Fri, Apr 30 · New Bern, NC New Bern

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

From $20 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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Run For Holland 5K

Sat, May 1 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Road Fun RunFun RunSpirit Runner (No Race, Just Swag) +5

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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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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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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White Lake Pro-Am Half Triathlon

Sat, May 1 · White Lake, NC White Lake

Triathlon PRO WOMENRelayIndividual +7

From $125 Open

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WSE Titan UP 5K

Sat, May 1 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual Titan Up Fun RunTitan Up 5KTitan Up 5K +2

From $15 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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Hanging Man

Sun, May 2 · Danbury, NC Danbury

Triathlon Hanging Man TriathlonHanging Man Triathlon

From $200 Open 75 spots left

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Bloom & Zoom

Sat, May 8 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual Fun Mile +13

From $5 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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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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Stony Mountain Vineyard 5K

Sat, May 15 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

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

From $15 Open 51 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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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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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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HEROES 5K Run - Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, May 15 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road 5k Non-Timed Run/Walk5k Non-Timed Run/WalkDefender Sponsorship Runner (inc. name on banner) +5

From $25 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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Copperhead Beer Run

Sat, May 15 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Trail Beer Mile Men and Women OpenDoughnut MileBeer Mile Clydesdale and Athena +16

From $35 Open 35 spots left

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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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Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham

Sat, May 15 · Durham, NC Durham

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

From $25 Open

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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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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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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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Run to Remember

Sat, May 29 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 2 MileVirtual 2 Mile2 Mile +13

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

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

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

Sat, Jun 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

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

From $30 Open

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OUTLAST CHARLOTTE

Sat, Jun 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Trail 6 Hour Challenge6 Hour Challenge

From $80 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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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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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 at Raleigh, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

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

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K13.1M +1

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K5K10K +2

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (26)

Sat, Jun 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 3 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 3 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K5K13.1M +1

From $30 Open

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Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run

Sun, Jul 4 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunLittle Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunSUN Realty Freedom 1 Mile +3

From $35 Open

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