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.

Warren Rives Heart to Heart 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 5KKids' Dash

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Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, NC Washington

Trail 10K Hike10K Trail RaceHalf Marathon Trail Race +1

From $30 Open 18 spots left

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DART Abersham Free 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road May 3k

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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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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Hearts of Hope 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road Hearts of Hope Community 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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5K Run / Walk for Clean Water

Sat, Nov 14 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Water Droplet 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $5 Open

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Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant (Fall)

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road GO FAR 1- Mile Fun RunGO FAR 5K (NON-CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)GO FAR 5K (CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5K Run (all ages)

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rollin Stonehaven 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Open

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Stars, Stripes, & Strides

Sat, Nov 14 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 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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Faith, Miles & Memories-The David Doyle Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · North Wilkesboro, NC North Wilkesboro

Road Faith, Miles & Memories- The David Doyle Memorial 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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St. James Elementary 10th Annual Royal Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Denver, NC Denver

Road One Mile Fun Run/WalkOne Mile Fun Run/Walk5k (Timed) +5

From $0 Open

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Robin Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road Robin Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Blackhawk Bolt 5K & Fun Run at North Buncombe High School

Sat, Nov 14 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunADULT- 5KVirtual 5k +2

From $15 Open

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Heart of a Lion 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Road Heart of a Lion

From $30 Open

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Hope In Motion

Sat, Nov 14 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Hope in Motion Row/Bike Challenge

From $50 Open 60 spots left

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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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Loaves and Fishes and Veterans Services of the Carolinas Run for Recovery

Sat, Nov 14 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 5K Walk (untimed)5K Run (timed)

From $25 Open

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Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5kVirtual 10K +4

From $30 Open

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CLA Golden Bulls Run 5K 2026

Sun, Nov 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 1.5 Mile5K Golden Bulls Run

From $40 Open

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Stroll Into Light

Sun, Nov 15 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Stroll into Light- Sponsor a WalkerStroll into Light - ADULT- Suggested price

From $10 Open

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series Pinehurst Golf Classic

Mon, Nov 16 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

SPONSORSHIP: Patriot SponsorSPONSORSHIP: Gold Star SponsorGolf Package- Golf w/Cart, Breakfast & Lunch and Pre Event Dinner +12

From $150 Open 1 spots left

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Turkey Leg 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

Road Turkey Leg 5K

From $20 Open

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Maxton Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Maxton, NC Maxton

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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NO WAKE HASH HOUSE HARRIERS BACKYARD ULTRA

Sat, Nov 21 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Santa Scramble 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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17th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Efland, NC Efland

Virtual 1 mile Fun Run / Walk5K Trail Run8 mile Trail Run +1

From $25 Open

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Fall Frenzy 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road Fall Frenzy 5K

From $35 Open

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10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road 5KRuck - 5k10K +3

From $45 Open

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Our 3 Winners 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Our Three Winners 5k

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pinehurst Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Road The Little Gobbler - 1 Mile Fun RunThe Pinehurst Turkey Trot 5K

From $37 Open

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Run With Compassion 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Boonville, NC Boonville

Road Run with Compassion: 5K Run/WalkRun with Compassion: Pastor Dash

From $25 Open

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Stuart Cramer Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Belmont, NC Belmont

Road Turkey Trot 5k, sponsored by the McAdenville Women's ClubDressing Dash 800m Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Road KIDS SPRINT2 MILE8K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Youth Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Virtual Phantom 5K5K Run/WalkPhantom 10K +2

From $15 Open

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Keep Going; Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Gatesville, NC Gatesville

Road 10 & under Fun RunKeep Going; Turkey Trot 5k

From $10 Open

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Sampson Shuffle

Sat, Nov 21 · Clinton, NC Clinton

Virtual Sampson Shuffle 1 MileSampson Shuffle 5KSampson Shuffle - Virtual 5K Option

From $25 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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FitForLiberty Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Liberty, NC Liberty

Road FitForLiberty Turkey Trot 5K 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gobble Waddle 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Smithfield, NC Smithfield

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut

Sat, Nov 21 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Virtual 5K RunDIY 5KKids Fun Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Blue Comet Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Chestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · King, NC King

Road Chestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k StudentChestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k Adult

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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