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.

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Charlotte 79 Raleigh 53 Wilmington 49 Greensboro 42 Cary 41 Winston-Salem 38 Durham 35 Concord 27 Statesville 26 Chapel Hill 25 Greenville 22 Jacksonville 21 Winston Salem 20 Holly Springs 20 Corolla 19 Hickory 19 Apex 15 Fayetteville 14 Rocky Mount 14 Boone 14 Albemarle 13 Asheville 12 New Bern 11 Nags Head 9 Clemmons 9 Salisbury 9 Ocean Isle Beach 9 Avon 8 Davidson 7 Carrboro 7

Bengal Dash

Sat, Apr 18 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro
Road Kids' 1-Mile Obstacle Course Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K for GDS Teachers & Staff Only
From $15 Open Closing Soon
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Run the Wave

Sat, Apr 18 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia
Road Ashbrook Foundation 1 mile Fun WalkAshbrook Foundation 5k Trail Race
From $30 Open Closing Soon
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Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Apr 18 · Stokesdale, NC Stokesdale
Virtual Sprint Distance AquabikeSprint Distance Triathlon - RelaySprint Distance Triathlon - Collegiate +7
From $45 Open Closing Soon
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Rise & Run 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines
Road Kids Fun Run (10 & Under)5K Trail Run
From $22 Open Closing Soon
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Isaiah 40:31 Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Erwin, NC Erwin
Road Bundle - 1 Mile Color Run and 100 Yard Dash1 Mile Color Run5K +3
From $5 Open Closing Soon
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Hanging Man

Sun, Apr 19 · Danbury, NC Danbury
Triathlon Hanging Man Triathlon
From $200 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left
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Race for the Planet

Sun, Apr 19 · Kure Beach, NC Kure Beach
Virtual Run for the Planet VIRTUAL 5KRun for the Planet 5K1 Mile Fun Run (Not Timed)
From $25 Open Closing Soon
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Kids Run Durham

Sun, Apr 19 · Durham, NC Durham
Road Kids Run Durham - Spring 2026 - 3:00pm STARTKids Run Durham - Spring 2026 - 4:00pm START
From $60 Open 75 spots left
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