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.

Trantham Tot Trot

Sun, Nov 1 · Brevard, NC Brevard

Virtual The Tiny Tot Trot 1KTrantham Tot Trot 5KVirtual Trantham Tot Trot 5k

From $10 Open

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Sasquatchilla 5K, 10K & Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Moving Mountains 5K for Adoption

Sun, Nov 1 · Aberdeen, NC Aberdeen

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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Mini-Milers: Fall/Winter 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Mini-Milers: Fall/Winter 2026 Season

From $75 Open

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Miles for Montagnard - 5K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Miles for Montagnard 5K Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Veterans 5K - Run for the Brave

Sat, Nov 7 · Benson, NC Benson

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM

Sat, Nov 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road DOUBLES...Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Non-MembersNot Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / MembersNot Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Non-Members +1

From $25 Open

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JMB Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Deep Run, NC Deep Run

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Trail Kids 1-Mile Option (includes kids pack)5k Option1-Mile Walk +1

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Sgt. Ruff's Color Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Family Bundle Pup Run (Fun Run)Pup Run (Fun Run)Family Bundle Big Dawg (5K) +2

From $40 Open

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Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

From $30 Open

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UNCW I Am CHHS 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5K5K Virtual - UNCW Student5K - Virtual +1

From $5 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Road Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

From $30 Open

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Franklin All Nighter

Sat, Nov 7 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Franklin All Nighter - All Night Run for Mental Health

From $35 Open

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2026 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K Presented by: American Legion Post 51

Sat, Nov 7 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Veterans Salute 5kVeterans Salute 10k

From $20 Open

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Run for 100‑4‑HOPE 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

Road Run for 100‑4‑HOPE 5K

From $35 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hog Run at the Yadkin River

Sat, Nov 7 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Ache Around the Lake - NEW DATE

Sat, Nov 7 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Virtual The Ouch 2 MileAche Around the Lake 8KVIRTUAL RACE 8k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Meals 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road 5KCovenant Partner

From $29 Open

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Race to Adopt - Race to Foster

Sat, Nov 7 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Open Closing Soon

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Cures for the Colors Glow Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual 1-Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k5K (Untimed) +1

From $20 Open

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Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

From $30 Open

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FAM JAM 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Locust, NC Locust

Road FAM JAM 5K

From $25 Open

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The Horneytown 5K - RUN for HOSPICE

Sat, Nov 7 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 5K"I Don't Run, But I Support Hospice!" - 0.0 Virtual Runner

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut

Sat, Nov 7 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1+ Mile Dog Strut (untimed)Beaufort Bridge Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Trail 10KHalf Marathon

From $60 Open

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Conquer the Coaster 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Bostic, NC Bostic

Road 5K OpenSleeping But Supporting

From $30 Open

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Jodi 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K Run / Walk5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education

Sun, Nov 8 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Virtual 5K Participant5K In-Person ParticipantCommemorative T-Shirt Only

From $25 Open

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Cape Fear River Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road Cape Fear 10kCape Fear Half MarathonRiver Rage Double

From $63 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Westerwood 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Westerwood 5K - Chariot RiderWesterwood 5KWesterwood 5K - Chariot Runner

From $0 Open

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Saucony "Find Fast Friends" Relay

Tue, Nov 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Open

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Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 12 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run / In-Person5K / In-Person5K Virtual Run +1

From $15 Open

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Friday The 13K - Winston Salem

Fri, Nov 13 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 6.5 KVirtual 13K13K

From $40 Open

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Reidsville Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5kVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Nov 14 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Glow Run 1 Mile WalkGlow Run 5k

From $15 Open

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Harvest Hustle 5K /1 Mile Fun Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

Road 300 Meter Dash | Ages 5 and underHero Hustle - Ages 6 to 125K +2

From $15 Open

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Run for Outreach - Tryon Half Marathon and Fall for the Foothills 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Road Fall for the Foothills 5KTryon Half Marathon - Run for Outreach

From $35 Open

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Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run Presented by Echo Sierra Tactical

Sat, Nov 14 · Monroe, NC Monroe

Virtual Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run5K Virtual Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent

Sat, Nov 14 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Elves & Bells 5K 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Spindale, NC Spindale

Road Elves & Bells 5K 2026

From $30 Open

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Uptown Hounds 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Road Uptown Hounds 5KUptown Hounds Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Chick-fil-A 5KHALF MARATHON - RUCKING DIVISIONHALF MARATHON +2

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Dunn, NC Dunn

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Farm City Week 5K Trail Day

Sat, Nov 14 · Hurdle Mills, NC Hurdle Mills

Road Farm City Week 5K Trail Day

From $40 Open

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