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.

Seaside Shuffle

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Road Seaside Shuffle 5K

From $25 Open

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Triple Lakes Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Trail 1/2 Marathon - Economy OptionHalf Marathon - Virtual1/2 Marathon Ruck +11

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop

Tue, Oct 27 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult5k Adult +1

From $6 Open 25 spots left

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road Virtual 5K5K Run

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Compass Pointe 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Leland, NC Leland

Virtual 5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Park CDC 5K VIRTUAL Domestic Violence Awareness RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 5KVirtual RunnerCouples 5K +1

From $15 Open

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Bertie Spectacular 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Windsor, NC Windsor

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road 5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Amberly Sugar Rush

Sat, Oct 31 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 3 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Salty Turtle Cycling Club Haunted Hundred

Sun, Nov 1 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Haunted Hundred Ride - 27 Mile RouteHaunted Hundred Ride - 100K (62 Mile) Route

From $70 Open 65 spots left

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The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Trail Kids 1-Mile Option (includes kids pack)5k Option1-Mile Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut

Sat, Nov 7 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1+ Mile Dog Strut (untimed)Beaufort Bridge Run 5K

From $35 Open

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JMB Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Deep Run, NC Deep Run

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cape Fear River Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road Cape Fear 10kCape Fear Half MarathonRiver Rage Double

From $63 Open 75 spots left

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Westerwood 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Westerwood 5K - Chariot RiderWesterwood 5KWesterwood 5K - Chariot Runner

From $0 Open

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Reidsville Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5kVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Little Pink LaRue Run - Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Little Pink LaRue 5K Walk (untimed)Little Pink LaRue Run 5KKids Fun Run

From $5 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gold Mine River Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Marion, NC Marion

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Warren Rives Heart to Heart 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 5KKids' Dash

From $0 Open

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Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run Presented by Echo Sierra Tactical

Sat, Nov 14 · Monroe, NC Monroe

Virtual Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run5K Virtual Run

From $20 Open

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Stars, Stripes, & Strides

Sat, Nov 14 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Chick-fil-A 5KHALF MARATHON - RUCKING DIVISIONHALF MARATHON +1

From $35 Open 70 spots left

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I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Dunn, NC Dunn

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5k10K +4

From $30 Open

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Greensboro Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k5K - Chariot Rider +8

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road 5KRuck - 5k10K +3

From $45 Open

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Pinehurst Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Road The Little Gobbler - 1 Mile Fun RunThe Pinehurst Turkey Trot 5K

From $37 Open

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Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Boiling Springs, NC Boiling Springs

Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk ParticipantPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Adult1 Mile Youth5k Youth +3

From $10 Open

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Birds of a Feather Trail Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 2 Mile Fun Run (untimed)5K10K +1

From $32 Open

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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Virtual Wishbone 1 MilerVirtual 5k/ No live participationTurkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

Thu, Nov 26 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5KFamily Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Road Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk (All Ages)Cold Turkey 5K (Not Timed)Cold Turkey 5K

From $20 Open

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