Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 690 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 208 cities. The next upcoming race is the Your First Mud Run at Raleigh (NC) in Garner on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening - Apex

Sun, Aug 2 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Fall 2026 Adult Half Marathon Training PM - ApexFall 2026 Adult Full Marathon Training PM - Apex

From $85 Open Closing Soon

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Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly Springs

Sun, Aug 2 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fall 2026 Adult Half Marathon Training AM - Holly SpringsFall 2026 Adult Full Marathon Training AM - Holly Springs

From $85 Open Closing Soon

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Running with the Law 5K/10K - Sunset Pursuit

Tue, Aug 4 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road One Mile Fun Run5K Walk/Run10K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series Tuesday August 4, 2026

Tue, Aug 4 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier August 6 , 2026

Thu, Aug 6 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Old Baldy Run for the Light

Fri, Aug 7 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Road 1 Mile5K10K

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 7, 2026

Fri, Aug 7 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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High Point Sprint Triathlon and Youth Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · High Point, NC High Point

Virtual Youth Short Course Triathlon (Ages 7-10)Youth Long Course Triathlon (Ages 11-15)Aquabike +7

From $40 Open

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50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace

Sat, Aug 8 · Valdese, NC Valdese

Road 5,000 Meter Run10,000 meter Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Let Your Light Shine 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Let Your Light Shine 5K 2026

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (32)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Spin & Dye 8k

Sat, Aug 8 · Erwin, NC Erwin

Road 8k

From $30 Open

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Run4More - The Education Over Debt Foundation

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Run4More 5K

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Hobby Trails To You!

Sat, Aug 8 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Trail 5K - Hobby Trails10K - Hobby Trails

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 West Cabarrus YMCA Kids Tri

Sun, Aug 9 · Concord, NC Concord

Triathlon Kids Tri - RelayKids Tri - Individual

From $40 Open

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MRT 2026 1 Mile

Tue, Aug 11 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1 MileMRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)2 Mile NI CC (17 and under)

From $5 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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$5K - August

Tue, Aug 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - August

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 12, 2026

Wed, Aug 12 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty

Thu, Aug 13 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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COR3 After Dark

Fri, Aug 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 14, 2026

Fri, Aug 14 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Flunk Cancer 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 1 MileVirtual Race5K

From $20 Open

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Paws with a Purpose 5k

Sat, Aug 15 · Waxhaw, NC Waxhaw

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Pirate 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Highlands, NC Highlands

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Stroller Race

From $35 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Slam the Dam 10K Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Lure, NC Lake Lure

Road Individual

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Shoestock 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Open

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Southern Sundown 4 Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Kids Fun Run Presented by UNC OrthoWhippersnapper Sprint4 Miler

From $5 Open

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Mini-Milers: Early Fall 2026

Sun, Aug 16 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Mini-Milers: Early Fall 2026 Season

From $95 Open

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Race to the Rock - 5K Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Chimney Rock, NC Chimney Rock

Road Individual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile

Tue, Aug 18 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2MileMRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile (Youth)

From $10 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 19, 2026

Wed, Aug 19 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access August 20, 2026

Thu, Aug 20 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Lions Roar 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLions Roar 5k

From $15 Open

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Summer's Done 13.1

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual 1/8 Marathon1/8 Marathon1/4 Marathon +8

From $0 Open

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Tri-Warriors Youth Triathlon

Sat, Aug 22 · Pembroke, NC Pembroke

Triathlon Tri-Warriors Youth Triathlon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Foothills Tri Fest

Sat, Aug 22 · Spindale, NC Spindale

Triathlon Foothills 5KPod Relay Super Sprint TriathlonDolphin Dash Super Sprint Triathlon

From $35 Open

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CARA RUN For Their Lives! 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Sanford, NC Sanford

Virtual 5k10kCHALLENGE Run! (Both 5k and 10k) 2026 +3

From $10 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Road PREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Aug 22 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

Trail Dark Horse 10kDark Horse Half MarathonDark Horse Marathon

From $25 Open

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Pirates 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Rescue Run 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Virtual The Rescue Run 5kVirtual Rescue Run 5k

From $30 Open

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2026 Run for Refugees 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Twin Anchors Copperhead Beer Relay 20K and Beer Mile Presented by Wicked Weed

Sat, Aug 22 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Trail Beer Mile Clydesdale and AthenaBeer Mile Men and Women OpenDonut Mile +6

From $35 Open

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