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.

GHOE 5K Kickoff

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual GHOE 5k KickoffGHOE Virtual Race Option

From $10.91 Open Closing Soon

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Best Dam 5K Run/Walk in North Carolina

Sun, Oct 25 · Badin, NC Badin

Road 6th Annual Virtual Best Dam 5K(includes shipping)6h Annual Best Dam 5K Run/Walk In North Carolina

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tough as Trails Race Series

Sun, Oct 25 · Durham, NC Durham

Trail Tough as Trails Series

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Connor House "Think Pink" 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road Connor House "Think Pink" 5K

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Red Oak Race Fest

Sun, Oct 25 · Whitsett, NC Whitsett

Road Beer Mile5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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16th Annual Rowan Rotary Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Fun Run5K Entry

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Fall #BlackskyFitness 5K and 1 Mile Walk & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Open Closing Soon

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Round 2!- Woods Walk for Kerry

Sun, Oct 25 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road Woods Walk for Kerry

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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Dash for DVA 5K walk/run

Sun, Oct 25 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

Road Dash for DVA 5k walk/run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Eno River Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Durham, NC Durham

Trail 6-MILE11-MILE

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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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 Youth +1

From $6 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Late Fall 2026 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - Apex

Tue, Oct 27 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Late Fall 2026 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - Apex

From $75 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Run For You - Run Fit - October to December 2026

Tue, Oct 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Run Fit - Returning MemberRun Fit - New Member

From $80 Open

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Run, Walk & Give Back Barings 5K

Wed, Oct 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Mission 5K/2K

Thu, Oct 29 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Road Miles for Mission 2K Fun Run (non timed event)Miles for Mission 5K (timed event)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

Fri, Oct 30 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hallow-Run: Escape the Horde 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Camp Lejeune, NC Camp Lejeune

Road Hallow-Run: Escape the Horde 5K

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Annual UCB Halloween Run/Walk 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Road UCB Halloween Race

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Perseverance: The V Foundation 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Kids Run5K Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Costumes & Cardio 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Open Closing Soon

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8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K 2026

Fri, Oct 30 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K (LIVE RACE- Oct. 30th) Walk/Run 2026(VIRTUAL) 8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K 2026(ATL -VIRTUAL) Aggie Pride5K - *(Local N. Metro Atlanta Participants only)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pirates vs. Cancer Scare-O-Way Cancer 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Compass Pointe 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Leland, NC Leland

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Extra Mile Backyard Ultra

Sat, Oct 31 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Extra mile 2 mileExtra mile 4 mileExtra mile 10k +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Park CDC 5K Domestic Violence Awareness RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Couples 5KVirtual Runner5K (K-12) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hunter's 5K Your Way

Sat, Oct 31 · Linwood, NC Linwood

Virtual Hunter's 5K Your Way

From $26 Open

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Ghost & Goblins Beer Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Hope Mills, NC Hope Mills

Road Ghost & Goblins Beer Mile

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Running Scared 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Running Scared 5KVirtual 5KMonster Mile

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Faster Than Pastor 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Bertie Spectacular 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Windsor, NC Windsor

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road 5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Norwood Elementary Color Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Norwood, NC Norwood

Road Norwood Elementary Color Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Move for Mental Health

Sat, Oct 31 · Anywhere you Like!, NC Anywhere you Like!

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5K Virtual Run10K Virtual Run +3

From $20 Open

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Boo the Stigma 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Road Boo the Stigma 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Road Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road Virtual 5K5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Monster Mash Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual

Sat, Oct 31 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual Virtual 1-Mile1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K +2

From $25 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 Closing Soon

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Pirate Radio Game Day Run Club Presented by Fleet Feet

Sat, Oct 31 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Game Day Run Club - 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Dolphin Dash Trail 5K and Fun Run 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Dolphin Dash 5K Trail Run 2026Dolphin Dash Fun Run 2026

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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ATD 5K for Heroes

Sat, Oct 31 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road FSC AssociateFirst Responder and Family RegistrationRemote and Field ATD Associate +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Your Life 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Tarboro, NC Tarboro

Road Fun Run5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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LLCA Raptor 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Lake Lure, NC Lake Lure

Road Raptor 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bulldog 5K Run and Costume Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Winterville, NC Winterville

Road Bulldog 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Cary Academy 5k

Sun, Nov 1 · Cary, NC Cary

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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