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.

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Charlotte 79 Raleigh 53 Wilmington 49 Greensboro 42 Cary 41 Winston-Salem 38 Durham 35 Concord 27 Statesville 26 Chapel Hill 25 Greenville 22 Jacksonville 21 Winston Salem 20 Holly Springs 20 Corolla 19 Hickory 19 Apex 15 Fayetteville 14 Rocky Mount 14 Boone 14 Albemarle 13 Asheville 12 New Bern 11 Nags Head 9 Clemmons 9 Salisbury 9 Ocean Isle Beach 9 Avon 8 Davidson 7 Carrboro 7

EmergeOrtho 5K

Sat, May 16 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington
Road Run Buddy RegistrationIn-person 5kStudent/Coach GOTR and STRIDE
From $25 Open
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The Bear Crawl OCR 2026

Sat, May 16 · Morganton, NC Morganton
Trail One Mile Cub Crawl Fun RunTwo Mile Cub Crawl Competitive RaceThree Mile Open 8:30 am Start +6
From $20 Open 25 spots left
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Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant (Spring 2026)

Sat, May 16 · High Point, NC High Point
Road GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (Fun Run + Caroline Core Match Ticket)GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (Community Runners Fun Run ONLY)GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (GO FAR Club Member Fun Run ONLY) +4
From $20 Open
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