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.

NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Pirates 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Road 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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Vibha Raleigh Dream Mile (10K, 5K, 1 Mile)

Sat, Aug 22 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Virtual 1 Mile (5 and Up)Virtual 5K5K +2

From $10 Open 100 spots left

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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Cape Fear Youth Triathlon Team (CFYTT) Kids Triathlon Race

Sun, Aug 23 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Triathlon Cape Fear Youth Triathlon Team Kids Triathlon

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Fall 2026 Kids 5K - Cary

Tue, Aug 25 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Fall 2026 Kids 5K - Cary

From $70 Open 40 spots left

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Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Tuesdays - Apex

Tue, Aug 25 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Tuesdays - Apex

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

Wed, Aug 26 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 26, 2026

Wed, Aug 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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2nd Annual Triple Nickle Remembrance Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Fort Bragg, NC Fort Bragg

Virtual 2nd Annual (Virtual) Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run2nd Annual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run

From $33.5 Open

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DDS Miles for Smiles 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Boone, NC Boone

Road DDS Miles for Smiles 5K

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Salisbury Rowan Runners - Prediction Run 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road 5k Prediction Run - New Salisbury Rowan Runners Club Individual Membership5k Prediction Run - New Salisbury Rowan Runners Club Family Membership5k Prediction Run - Current Salisbury Rowan Runners Club Member

From $0 Open

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Run at the Farm

Sat, Aug 29 · Denton, NC Denton

Road 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Bigfoot Dash 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Marion, NC Marion

Road Bigfoot Dash 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Zebulon B&G Club 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Zebulon, NC Zebulon

Road 5k (Ages 6-15)5k (Kids 5 and Under)5k (Ages 16 & up)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Ambleside Community 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Kinston, NC Kinston

Road Kids Fun Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Run for Recovery & Remembrance

Sat, Aug 29 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual 5KVirtual Runner - 5K10K +3

From $29.99 Open

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Boone & Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Siler City, NC Siler City

Road Boone & Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5k

From $30 Open 99 spots left

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Fall 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

Sun, Aug 30 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Fall 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

From $75 Open

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Virtual Teal Zebra Stampede for Rare Cervical Cancers

Mon, Aug 31 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual Level 1- Kids Virtual 5K no shirtLevel 2- Kids Virtual 5K with T-ShirtLevel 3- Virtual 5K Walk/Run no shirt +1

From $20 Open

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MRT 2026 1Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile

Tue, Sep 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2025 Distance Challenge Series Race #7 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile

From $8 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 2, 2026

Wed, Sep 2 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Take the Lake

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake Waccamaw, NC Lake Waccamaw

Road Take the Lake - 5K Run or Walk 🏃‍♂️Take the Lake - 16 Mile - Bike 🚲 and Hike 🥾 (14 mile bike and 2 mile hike through the state park)

From $0 Open

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PHS Marching Band 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Roxboro, NC Roxboro

Virtual PHS Marching Band Fun RunPHS Marching Band Virtual 5K RunPHS Marching Band 5K Run or Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships

Sat, Sep 5 · Fremont, NC Fremont

Road 5K for Members5K for Non-Members

From $20 Open

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Community 5K – 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Community 5K - 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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MCBC Fit Fellowship 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Road MCBC 2nd Annual Fit Fellowship 5K

From $25 Open

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The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Buxton, NC Buxton

Road The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

From $40 Open

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2026 HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh

Mon, Sep 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Team of 10)

From $20 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Matthews, NC Matthews

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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$5K - September

Tue, Sep 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - September

From $5 Open

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Around the World Run

Wed, Sep 9 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual 5K Virtual5K10K Virtual

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #4

Wed, Sep 9 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #4

From $60 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 9, 2026

Wed, Sep 9 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Lion Pride 5K

Thu, Sep 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 mile5K Run5K WALK (Untimed) +1

From $20 Open

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Blue Ridge Relay

Thu, Sep 10 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Blue Ridge Relay (7-12 Runners)Blue Ridge Relay (4-6 Runners)BRRuck

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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82nd Airborne Division Association's 3rd Annual 9/11 Run to Remember 5K (Run, Ruck, or Walk)

Fri, Sep 11 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road Trail 5K

From $35 Open

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New Hanover County Professional Firefighters Charity Golf Tournament

Fri, Sep 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

New Hanover County Professional Firefighters Charity Golf Tournament

From $135 Open 100 spots left

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10th Annual 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

10th Annual Sickle Cell Walk

From $25 Open

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White Lake Fall International & Double Sprint

Sat, Sep 12 · White Lake, NC White Lake

Triathlon International IndividualInternational AquabikeInternational Relay +3

From $60 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K/1M

Sat, Sep 12 · Boone, NC Boone

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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