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.

9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road 5K Run5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER +3

From $31 Open

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Belews Lake Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Stokesdale, NC Stokesdale

Virtual Olympic Distance Aquabike - RelayOlympic Distance AquabikeOlympic Distance Triathlon - Age Group +8

From $45 Open

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Runway 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Runway 5k

From $30 Open

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Pups & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K +7

From $5 Open

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Wild West Catamount 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

Road MAPHealth Annual 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K/1M

Sat, Sep 12 · Boone, NC Boone

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

From $20 Open

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Leading Edge Take Heart 5K X Kingdom Kickbacks

Sat, Sep 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Take Heart 5K X Kingdom Kickbacks

From $35 Open

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Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Virtual Single 10K Ruck (Nighttime)Single 10K Ruck (Daytime)Economy - Single 10K (Daytime) +19

From $35 Open

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Run for the Word 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Landis, NC Landis

Virtual Fun Run (1/2 mile)5K Run / WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Boone, NC Boone

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

From $20 Open

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Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Trail 10KHalf Marathon

From $60 Open

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Sunbare Whispering 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Road Sunbare Whispering 5k

From $35 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Child Registration 10 & UnderAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 11 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

OCR 1 Mile Fun RunTeam of FourIndividual

From $30 Open

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Joggin' for Frogmen - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road 5K Ruck5K Run - PUSHER5K Run - PUSHER +1

From $30 Open

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4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event

Sat, Sep 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual Virtual 5k5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Elijah Eller Tailgate for SUDC Awareness

Sat, Sep 12 · Concord, NC Concord

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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Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Whispering Pines, NC Whispering Pines

Road Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 1-Mile Fun RunMiles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K

From $20 Open

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Kandace Helms 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Run (Timed)Kids Fun Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Graham, NC Graham

Open

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Strides for WHA

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Strides for WHA

From $40 Open

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Breaking the Chains 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Moonlight Madness 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Monster Mile - TimedUntimed 1 Mile Fun Walk/RunThe Two-Headed Monster - Timed Monster Mile + Timed 5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Live Life in Color 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Race to Cure Sarcoma North Carolina

Sun, Sep 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run (Timed) - Adult +1

From $15 Open

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Donate Life NC Hero Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll5k Run/Walk/RollSleep In Superhero

From $20 Open

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Lake Davidson Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Triathlon Club CollegiateNoviceAge Group +3

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Fall 2026 Kids Fun Run & 3K - Holly Springs

Sun, Sep 13 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fall 2026 Kids Fun Run & 3K - Holly Springs

From $65 Open 40 spots left

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Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike

Sun, Sep 13 · Zirconia, NC Zirconia

Road Lake Summit 10 Mile

From $40 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Jacksonville, NC

Sun, Sep 13 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +21

From $15 Open

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Fall Half Marathon Training 2026

Tue, Sep 15 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road Half Marathon Training

From $110 Open

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NCATP 2026 AT Expo

Thu, Sep 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Open

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Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series

Thu, Sep 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road September 17th MeetOctober 13th MeetOctober 1st Meet

From $100 Open

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Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

Sat, Sep 19 · Danbury, NC Danbury

Virtual 50 Mile Relay50K50 Miler +3

From $50 Open

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CANNONBALL Course Preview & Countdown Event

Sat, Sep 19 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Colors of Courage 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road 1k Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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WishMaker 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Walk For All Mankind: Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 19 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

Road 3rd Annual Walk For All Mankind Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

From $25 Open

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Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blowing Rock, NC Blowing Rock

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

From $20 Open

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LET’S GET MOVING EVENT & 5K (4th Annual)

Sat, Sep 19 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual Virtual 5KActivity Adventure Course for non-runners1 Mile Buddy Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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2026 I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

Road I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Run For The Pils 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

Road I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Powells Point, NC Powells Point

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

From $15 Open

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The Roanoke Canal 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Roanoke Rapids, NC Roanoke Rapids

Road 5K1/2 Mile Fun Walk

From $10 Open

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Stars, Stripes, and Strides 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Monroe, NC Monroe

Road 5K Run and Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA

Sat, Sep 19 · Camp Lejeune, NC Camp Lejeune

Road Ainsley's AngelsHalf MarathonCrankarm

From $50 Open

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