Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 680 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 211 cities. The next upcoming race is the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener in Elon on September 4. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Wilson Doughnut Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road Wilson Doughnut Run or Run/Walk 5k

From $45 Open

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Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blowing Rock, NC Blowing Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Powells Point Currituck, NC Powells Point Currituck

Road Boardwalk 1-MilerSalt & Sound 5kSalt & Sound 10k

From $15 Open

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Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Road Liam Strong Beach Fun RunLiam Strong Beach 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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OBX GO FAR 2026 FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Mon, Sep 21 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road OBX GO FAR 1 Mile Fun Run Program Fall 2026OBX GO FAR 5K Program Fall 2026

From $48 Open Closing Soon

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Clove Hitch Oktoberfest Beer Mile presented by Fleet Feet Jacksonville

Fri, Sep 25 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road Men's Beer/Chocolate MileWomen's Beer/Chocolate Milk Mile

From $30 Open

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St. Ann St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Open

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Yetis 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Road Yetis 5K

From $30 Open

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YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Sep 26 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Triathlon AquabikeIndividualRelay +1

From $55 Open 27 spots left

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Sandhills Flyers 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Road Sandhills Flyers 5K

From $30 Open

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Chad Lovette Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilkesboro, NC Wilkesboro

Virtual 5K Timed Run5K Untimed Walk10K Timed Run +1

From $35 Open

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Stop Drop and Roll 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Summerfield, NC Summerfield

Road 5KSparky's Dash

From $15 Open

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Salem Lake Trail Runs         30K/7 Mile/5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Trail 5K7 Mile30K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

Sat, Sep 26 · Rockingham, NC Rockingham

Ultra 2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

From $35 Open

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Rhino Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Dallas, NC Dallas

Road 2K (no additional fees)5K (no additional fees)

From $20 Open

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Strides for STEM 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Non-UNC AffiliatesKids 10-17 (free under 10)UNC Affiliates

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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She ROCKS Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 1.5 Mile Fun Run1.5 Mile Virtual5K +1

From $20 Open

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4th Annual Mental Health Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

Road 4th Annual Mental Health Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Jace's 5K on the Runway 1K Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · New London, NC New London

Road Jace's 5k on the Runway, Fun Run, Kids Run, Walk

From $25 Open

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Run For The Hills 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Road 5k Timed

From $35 Open

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Wagfest Leashes and Laces 2 Mile Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Road 6-Legs Division (Hooman + Pupper)2-Legs Division (Hooman Only)

From $30 Open

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NCVAN 14th Annual Know Hope 5K Walk Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Garner, NC Garner

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Sisters in the Fight 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Fun Run (10 & Under)5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Jace's 5k on the Runway for Warrior Jace Thompson

Sat, Sep 26 · New London, NC New London

Virtual 1k WalkJace's 5kVirtual 5k

From $25 Open

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Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Oxford, NC Oxford

Road Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 5 km Run Walk (Women)Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 5 km Run Walk (Men)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Maternal Mental Health 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 5kFun Run

From $25 Open

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Run 4 Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Smithfield, NC Smithfield

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K RunVirtual 10K Run +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Vets To Vets United "The 5K9 Dog Jog"

Sat, Sep 26 · Cary, NC Cary

Vets To Vets United "The 5K9 Dog Jog"

From $40 Open

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14th Annual Heath Missions Run for Peru

Sat, Sep 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult5k Adult +2

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party

Sat, Sep 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 1-Mile4-Mile

From $20 Open

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11th Annual Shea's Chase 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Smiles For Miles Fun Run - All Ages1 Mile Run in Honor of Amanda Ireland Ward5k Run/Walk College Student5k Walk/Run 17 years & under +4

From $15 Open

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Ovarian Cancer 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Washington, NC Washington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KAdmission (No 5K, but includes a beverage and t-shirt)

From $25 Open

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"JJ5K"

Sat, Sep 26 · Stanley, NC Stanley

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Walk (Non Timed)5k Timed Run

From $10 Open

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Peter's Run 5K and The Bryant Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Robersonville (Bear Grass), NC Robersonville (Bear Grass)

Road The Bryant MilePeter's Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Stead Tread 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Asheville, NC

Sun, Sep 27 · Mills River, NC Mills River

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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She Tris Sprint Triathlon- Huntersville (NC)

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Virtual She Tris Youth 10-12 YOVirtual TriathlonShe Tris Youth 7-9 YO +12

From $35 Open

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7th Annual Hannah's Heroes of NC Glow Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Washington, NC Washington

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Fight the Flame 5k and 1k Family Roll & Stroll

Sun, Sep 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 1k Family Roll & StrollFight The Flame 5kVirtual Walker

From $20 Open

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New Bern Beer Mile 2026

Sun, Sep 27 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road Individual Beer Mile2-person Relay Beer Mile

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Recess at the Lake 5K and 1 Mile

Sun, Sep 27 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 MILE5K

From $30 Open

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I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Boots and Blooms 5K

Thu, Oct 1 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Faith in Motion Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Gold Hill, NC Gold Hill

Road Fun Run (1/2 mile)5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Belwood Run For Hunger

Sat, Oct 3 · Lawndale, NC Lawndale

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Hit the Staxx 10K/5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Hit the Staxx 5KHit the Staxx 10KDouble Staxx Challenge 15K +4

From $30 Open

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Run for the Ta Tas

Sat, Oct 3 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Not Timed5K Timed Chaser Race

From $30 Open

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Carrboro 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Carrboro 5KCarrboro 10K

From $35 Open

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