Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 681 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 202 cities. The next upcoming race is the Team Melissa & Marty in Jacksonville on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

The Big Run 5K presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Jun 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road The Big Run for KidsThe Big Run

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B.E Fast for Carteret County Stroke Recovery

Sat, Jun 6 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Road 1 Mile Stroke Recovery Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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National Trails Day 5K and 3K

Sat, Jun 6 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Road 3K5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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ACSL Stride For Service 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Elon, NC Elon

Road Stride for Service 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Restoration Trail 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Woodleaf, NC Woodleaf

Road Timed Kids Fun Run (1 mile)Timed 5K Trail RunUntimed 5K Trail Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Chase the Dream 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10K13.1M

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Yadkin River Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k10k

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Silo Sprint 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Silo Sprint Fun Run/WalkSilo Sprint 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual A2Z Race at Your Pace TeamA2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (In-person)A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (Virtual)

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Spring SOTA Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Spring SOTA virtual 10kSpring SOTA 5kSpring SOTA Virtual 5k +1

From $30 Open

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Play It Forward Summer Season

Sat, Jun 6 · Durham, NC Durham

Open Closing Soon

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7th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Gold Rush Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Marion, NC Marion

Road 5KKids Gold Rush Fun Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5k No Medal Option5K5K Virtual

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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CELEBRATION RUN/WALK

Sun, Jun 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Open Closing Soon

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Summer 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

Sun, Jun 7 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Summer 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Sun, Jun 7 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Road

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Into the Woods: Trail Training Program

Sun, Jun 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road Into the Woods: Summer 2026 Training Program

From $130 Open

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$5K - June

Tue, Jun 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - June

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 10, 2026

Wed, Jun 10 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Eric Lacewell Memorial Golf Tournament

Thu, Jun 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Eric Lacewell Memorial Golf Tournament - TEAM

From $320 Open Closing Soon 26 spots left

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier June 11, 2026

Thu, Jun 11 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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2026 Healthy Achievement 5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck

Sat, Jun 13 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual VIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckHA5K Run | WalkHA8K Run | Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10K13.1M

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 13 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk/RunVirtual Run/Walk 5k with Shirt and Mailing!5k Run Walk

From $30 Open

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DART Abersham Free 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road May 3k

From $0 Open

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Run Global 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 1.3 Mile5K5K Virtual

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Myles for a Mission 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road 5K Run/Walk1/2 Myler Fun Run (Ages 8 & Under)

From $5 Open

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Coastal Center for Hope & Healing's Run for Shelter

Sat, Jun 13 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo

Sat, Jun 13 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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Flying Colors Charity 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Lewisville, NC Lewisville

Virtual Virtual 5k1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5k Run (Timed)

From $20 Open

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Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

Sat, Jun 13 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1 Mile Run & Walk5K Run & Walk10K Run

From $25 Open

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3rd Annual Equal Footing 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Waxhaw, NC Waxhaw

Road 5k Run / Walk

From $20 Open

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Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 5k5K - Chariot Rider5K - Chariot Runner +4

From $0 Open

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She Tris Sprint Triathlon - South Charlotte (NC)

Sun, Jun 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual IndividualAquathlon IndividualRelay Team +4

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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The BIG Run

Sun, Jun 14 · Cary, NC Cary

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Every Step Counts Charity Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Every Step Counts Charity Children's runEvery Step Counts Charity 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Every Step Counts 5K

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Every Step Counts 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Move for Mental Health

Mon, Jun 15 · Anywhere you Like!, NC Anywhere you Like!

Virtual 5K Virtual Run10K Virtual RunFun Walk/Run - 1 mile+

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Without Limits Track Series

Tue, Jun 16 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 mile1 mile200m Dash +2

From $5 Open

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #2

Wed, Jun 17 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #2

From $60 Open

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Possumfest All Comers Meet #1

Thu, Jun 18 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

Possumfest All Comers Meet #1

From $10 Open

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

Thu, Jun 18 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 19, 2026

Fri, Jun 19 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Footsteps to Foundation 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

Road 1M Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Big Mack Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Jun 20 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Virtual Sprint Distance AquabikeSprint Distance Triathlon - ClydesdaleSprint Distance Triathlon - Masters Clydesdale +7

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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