Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 815 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 215 cities. The next upcoming race is the One in 5K & Fun Run in Salisbury on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

May The Course Be With You

Sat, May 2 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Mental Health Mile5K Race10K Race

From $20 Open

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ALS RUN EVENT AND FUNDRAISER

Sat, May 2 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Miles Cupcake 5k and Fun Run 2026

Sat, May 2 · Manteo, NC Manteo

Virtual Miles Cupcake Fun RunMiles Cupcake 5KMiles Cupcake 5K Virtual

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Teal Diva 5k for Gynecologic Cancers

Sat, May 2 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 12 and under - Event RegistrationVirtual Event - All AgesIn Person Event Registration +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - Apex Ruck Club

Sat, May 2 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Manion WOD Ruck Workout

From $40 Open

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B.E Fast for Carteret County Stroke Recovery

Sat, May 2 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Road 1 Mile Stroke Recovery Walk

From $30 Open

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Cameron's Run For Hope

Sat, May 2 · Indian Trail, NC Indian Trail

Road Cameron's Run For Hope

From $30 Open

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5k for 5p-

Sat, May 2 · Pikeville, NC Pikeville

Road 5k for 5p-

From $30 Open

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2026 Manion WOD - Raleigh Chapter

Sat, May 2 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Manion WOD WorkoutManion WOD Ruck Workout

From $34 Open

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Center for Family Violence Prevention

Sat, May 2 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Fun Run/Walk(Untimed)5K10K

From $25 Open

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Home Run 5K

Sat, May 2 · Middlesex, NC Middlesex

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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16th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K

Sat, May 2 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Virtual Leader of the Pack 5KDIY 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cardinal Color Run

Sat, May 2 · Monroe, NC Monroe

Road 5K - Age 12 and under5k - Stroller Participant with t-shirt5K - Age 13+

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra

Sat, May 2 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Open

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Run For Holland 5K

Sat, May 2 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Road Fun Run5K RunSpeed For Need 5K Pushing Chair (F3 and FiA) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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HFFA 5K

Sat, May 2 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road HFFA 5K

From $25 Open

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The Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes Presented by A.S.A.P. Personal Training

Sat, May 2 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road 1 Mile5K10K

From $25 Open

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Moonlight Bootlegger 5k - Greensboro, NC

Sat, May 2 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Trail 5K Ruck5k - Under 215k +1

From $20 Open

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Garmin Marathon Durham

Sat, May 2 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Garmin Marathon Durham – 5KGarmin Marathon Durham – 10KGarmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Jogging For Josh

Sat, May 2 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Road Jogging for Josh 5K

From $40 Open

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Watermelon 5k Family Fest

Sat, May 2 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5k Walk/RunStudent ParticipantVirtual Run (donation)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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WSE Titan UP 5K

Sat, May 2 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual Titan Up Fun RunTitan Up 5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Katie Bunch Memorial 5k Run Walk

Sat, May 2 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Virtual The Katie Bunch Memorial 5K Run/WalkAHS StudentsThe Katie Bunch Memorial 5k Run Walk Kids +1

From $20 Open

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Pisgah 5k Run

Sat, May 2 · Candler, NC Candler

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Summit Coffee Spartan 5K

Sat, May 2 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road 5K Student - May 2nd, 20265K - May 2nd, 2026

From $20 Open

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The Colors of Hope Walk

Sat, May 2 · Dobson, NC Dobson

Road The Colors of Hope Walk

From $35 Open

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Davie County Young Life 5K

Sat, May 2 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

Road Davie County Young Life 5K

From $30 Open

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Timmy Belcher Memorial: Rainbow Kidz Run

Sat, May 2 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5k10kVirtual Participant

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills

Sat, May 2 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K Trail Race

From $40 Open

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Fiddlin' 5k Run/Walk for the Arts

Sat, May 2 · Mars Hill, NC Mars Hill

Road Fiddlin' 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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SAMURAI SPRINT 5K AND DOJO DASH FUN RUN

Sat, May 2 · Newton, NC Newton

Road Dojo Dash Fun RunSamurai Sprint 5KT Shirt Only

From $10 Open

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PFS Brunch Run

Sat, May 2 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5kPancake Breakfast

From $10 Open

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Stingray Stride 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K - Family Members (3 or More)5K

From $18 Open

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2026 Racing for Rescues

Sun, May 3 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Racing for Rescues 2026

From $35 Open

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White Lake Spring International & Sprint

Sun, May 3 · White Lake, NC White Lake

Triathlon Sprint RelaySprint AquaBikeInternational Individual +3

From $50 Open

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MRT 2026 8k

Tue, May 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunMRT 2026 8k (Youth)MRT 2026 8k

From $5.55 Open Closing Soon

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #1

Wed, May 6 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #1

From $60 Open 80 spots left

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WILMA Dash

Thu, May 7 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5K5K Virtual

From $40 Open

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China Grove 5K Main Street Challenge

Fri, May 8 · China Grove, NC China Grove

Road 5K ChallengeTot Trot (200 Meters)Fun Run (1/2 Mile)

From $10 Open

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Light The Way 5K

Fri, May 8 · Hudson, NC Hudson

Road Light The Way 5KLight The Way Fitness Walk/Stroll

From $15 Open

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, May 9 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Triathlon 10:30 AM Start10:00 AM Start9:30 AM Start +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Bloom & Zoom

Sat, May 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K +5

From $5 Open

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Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K

Sat, May 9 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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The ROCC Sunnyside Ministry 5K

Sat, May 9 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road The ROCC Sunnyside Ministry 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Parkinson's Beat It 5K

Sat, May 9 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Kids and Cops: Glow Run

Sat, May 9 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Run the Branch 5k

Sat, May 9 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road 5kTot Trot (Ages 6 & under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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