Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 681 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 202 cities. The next upcoming race is the Team Melissa & Marty in Jacksonville on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

MRT 2026 1 Mile

Tue, Aug 4 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1 MileMRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)2 Mile NI CC (17 and under)

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series Tuesday August 4, 2026

Tue, Aug 4 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Running with the Law 5K/10K - Sunset Pursuit

Tue, Aug 4 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road One Mile Fun Run5K Walk/Run10K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier August 6 , 2026

Thu, Aug 6 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 7, 2026

Fri, Aug 7 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Old Baldy Run for the Light

Fri, Aug 7 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Road 1 Mile5K10K

From $45 Open

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Let Your Light Shine 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Let Your Light Shine 5K 2026

From $30 Open

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Run4More - The Education Over Debt Foundation

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Run4More 5K

From $25 Open

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50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace

Sat, Aug 8 · Valdese, NC Valdese

Road 5,000 Meter Run10,000 meter Run

From $20 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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High Point Sprint Triathlon and Youth Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · High Point, NC High Point

Virtual Youth Short Course Triathlon (Ages 7-10)Youth Long Course Triathlon (Ages 11-15)Aquabike +7

From $40 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Spin & Dye 8k

Sat, Aug 8 · Erwin, NC Erwin

Road 8k

From $30 Open

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2026 West Cabarrus YMCA Kids Tri

Sun, Aug 9 · Concord, NC Concord

Triathlon Kids Tri - IndividualKids Tri - Relay

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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$5K - August

Tue, Aug 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - August

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 12, 2026

Wed, Aug 12 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty

Thu, Aug 13 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 14, 2026

Fri, Aug 14 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Flunk Cancer 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 1 Mile5KVirtual Race

From $20 Open

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Shoestock 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Pirate 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Highlands, NC Highlands

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Stroller Race

From $35 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Southern Sundown 4 Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Kids Fun Run Presented by UNC OrthoWhippersnapper Sprint4 Miler

From $5 Open

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Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Slam the Dam 10K Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Lure, NC Lake Lure

Road Individual

From $40 Open

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Race to the Rock - 5K Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Chimney Rock, NC Chimney Rock

Road Individual

From $30 Open

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MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile

Tue, Aug 18 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile

From $10 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 19, 2026

Wed, Aug 19 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access August 20, 2026

Thu, Aug 20 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Road VIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Back 2 School 5k Color Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Back 2 School Color Run 5k

From $20 Open

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Run for Refugees 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Summer's Done 13.1

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual 1/8 Marathon1/8 MarathonVirtual 1/4 Marathon +8

From $0 Open

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Mountain Valley Mile

Sat, Aug 22 · Waynesville, NC Waynesville

Road WalkersWomen's Elite Race (Sub 6:00 Predicted Time)Masters Race (All Master Athletes 40+) +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Aug 22 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

Trail Dark Horse 10kDark Horse Half MarathonDark Horse Marathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rosman Rumble 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Rosman, NC Rosman

Road Rosman Rumble 2026 - the flattest 5K in Transylvania - run or walk.

From $30 Open

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Lions Roar 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLions Roar 5k

From $15 Open

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Back in the Day 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Thomasville, NC Thomasville

Road 5K RunKids Run 1/2K

From $5 Open 20 spots left

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Twin Anchors Copperhead Beer Relay 20K and Beer Mile Presented by Wicked Weed

Sat, Aug 22 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Trail Donut MileBeer Mile Men and Women OpenBeer Mile Clydesdale and Athena +6

From $35 Open

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Rescue Run 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Virtual The Rescue Run 5kVirtual Rescue Run 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 26, 2026

Wed, Aug 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Boone & Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Siler City, NC Siler City

Road Boone & Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5k

From $30 Open 99 spots left

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Bigfoot Dash 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Marion, NC Marion

Road Bigfoot Dash 5K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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