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.

Breaking Barriers 5k Fundraiser

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Breaking Barriers 5k

From $35 Open

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Greensboro Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5k - Economy Registration5k +8

From $0 Open

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Maxton Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Maxton, NC Maxton

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Winter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Cary

Sun, Nov 22 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Winter 2026/2027 Adult Half Marathon Training AM - CaryWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full Marathon Training AM - Cary

From $85 Open

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NCFC ECNL Girls Glow Run Chasing Goals, Changing Lives

Sun, Nov 22 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road NCFC ECNL Girls 5K Glow Run

From $25 Open

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Merry Fitness 5k

Sun, Nov 22 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Winter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly Springs

Sun, Nov 22 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Winter 2026/2027 Adult Half Marathon Training AM - Holly SpringsWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full Marathon Training AM - Holly Springs

From $85 Open

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Winter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening - Apex

Sun, Nov 22 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Winter 2026/2027 Adult Half Marathon Training PM - ApexWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full Marathon Training PM - Apex

From $85 Open

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Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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Goldsboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K- Timed

From $25 Open

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Louisburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Cape Carteret Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Road 1 Mile Holiday Costume Fun Run5k Holiday Costume Fun Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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OBX 2026 TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Southern Shores, NC Southern Shores

Virtual OBX Trot Childrens 1/2 -Mile Fun RunOBX Trot 1-Mile Run/WalkOBX Trot 5K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1/4 Mile Fun Run 10 & Under1 Mile5k

From $30 Open

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Birds of a Feather Trail Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 2 Mile Fun Run (untimed)5K10K +1

From $32 Open

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Flowers Stampede 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road 5k RunFun RunKids Fun Run – FREE (13 & under) +1

From $0 Open

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15th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run

Thu, Nov 26 · New London, NC New London

Road 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Youth1 Mile Adult5k Youth +3

From $10 Open

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Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road OCO Giblet 1 MilerOCO Turkey Trot 5K"ish"Extra Servings Challenge - 5K"ish" & GIblet 1-Miler

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Harris Teeter 1 MileCPI Security 5KCPI Security 8K

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

Thu, Nov 26 · DUCK, NC DUCK

Road 2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5KFun Run/Walk10K +1

From $30 Open

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Laurel Park Turkey Day 5K/Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkShirt Only

From $20 Open

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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Virtual Wishbone 1 MilerTurkey Trot 5kVirtual 5k/ No live participation

From $25 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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TWIN RIVERS YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10k

Thu, Nov 26 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road Timed 5kUntimed 5k, Dog Jog 5k, & Stroller Jog 5kTimed Stroller 5k +3

From $16 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Burner AND Mimosa Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Mimosa WalkTurkey Burner-Run/Workout

From $35 Open

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19th Annual Butterball 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Butterball 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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GRIT Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road GRIT Turkey Trot 5K

From $30 Open

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15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Hatteras, NC Hatteras

Road 15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K

From $40 Open

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Wobble Down Front 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $28 Open

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NorthStone Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road 5k Timed Run/WalkKids Fun Run with Shirt

From $12 Open

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Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K

From $35 Open

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A.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Road 1-Mile Fun RunA.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5KSpirit Runner (Just Swag, No Running)

From $15 Open

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2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 2026 University City Turkey Trot Fun Run2026 University City Turkey Trot

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Davidson Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Chick-Fil-A Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

Open

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2026 Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Road Family Fun Run - 5kCompetitive Run - 5k (30 min time limit)Diaper Dash - 50m Run +1

From $10 Open

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Chick-fil-A Flowers Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road 5k Run

From $10 Open

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Calabash Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Virtual Virtual Mashed Potato MilerMashed Potato 1 Miler5K Turkey Trot +5

From $19 Open

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Turkey Strut 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 1 MileAinsley's Angels 5K +2

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Gallop & Gorge 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road Gallop & Gorge 8K

From $35 Open

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Canned Cranberry Sauce 10k

Thu, Nov 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Open

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Asheville Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun RunAsheville Turkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Mooresville, NC Mooresville

Road Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5KMooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot - Kids FUN RUN

From $15 Open Closing Soon 96 spots left

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Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Hendersonville's 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hendersonville, NC Hendersonville

Road Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Garner, NC Garner

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $15 Open

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20th Annual IDNutrition Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · cornelius, NC cornelius

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Boiling Springs, NC Boiling Springs

Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk ParticipantPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

Thu, Nov 26 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5KFamily Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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