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.

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MRT 2026 5k

Tue, Oct 13 · Statesville, NC Statesville
Road MRT 2026 5k (Youth)MRT 2026 5k

Deerfly Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville
Trail 6KLil Pup 6k (Dogs only)Big Dog 11K (Dogs only) +1

Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville
Virtual Free Kids 5 and Under (No shirt/No medal)5K Breast Cancer Warrior (If you are a breast cancer survivor or current warrior and want to be recognized)5K +2