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.

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Charlotte 89 Raleigh 71 Wilmington 60 Durham 52 Greensboro 52 Cary 49 Winston-Salem 45 Concord 37 Chapel Hill 33 Greenville 28 Statesville 28 Winston Salem 28 Holly Springs 27 Jacksonville 23 Fayetteville 22 Corolla 19 Albemarle 19 Hickory 19 Rocky Mount 18 Apex 17 Boone 17 Salisbury 14 New Bern 14 Kill Devil Hills 12 Carrboro 11 Clemmons 11 Asheville 11 Beaufort 11 Goldsboro 10 Avon 9

Patriot 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Morganton, NC Morganton
Road 1 Mile Fun RunPatriot 5K
From $10 Open 100 spots left
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She ROCKS Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington
Virtual 1.5 Mile Fun Run1.5 Mile Virtual5K Virtual +1
From $20 Open
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Rhino Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Dallas, NC Dallas
Road 2K (no additional fees)5K (no additional fees)
From $20 Open
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Ovarian Cancer 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Washington, NC Washington
Virtual Virtual 5K5KAdmission (No 5K, but includes a beverage and t-shirt)
From $25 Open
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11th Annual Shea's Chase 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro
Virtual Smiles For Miles Fun Run - All Ages1 Mile Run in Honor of Amanda Ireland Ward5K Run/Walk First Responders5k Run/Walk Veterans & Active Duty Military +4
From $15 Open
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