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.

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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Louisburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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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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Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K

From $35 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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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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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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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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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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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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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler NC

Fri, Nov 27 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Trail 7.5 Mile - Economy PackageVirtual 7.5 Mile7.5 Mile +5

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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Black Friday Relays Leftover Race

Fri, Nov 27 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K Race10K Relay Team10K Black Friday Relay +4

From $0 Open

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Brooks South XC Championships

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Youth Race 3K (Ages 11-12)Youth Race 3K (Ages 10 and Under)Open Race 5K (Non-HS Runners, includes Masters) +6

From $45 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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5th Annual Old Fort Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Old Fort, NC Old Fort

Open

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Vision of Hope 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Kenly, NC Kenly

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run The Fort

Sat, Nov 28 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Leftovers Trail Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 5K10K

From $38 Open

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Burn The Bird

Sat, Nov 28 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Road Burn The Bird

From $40 Open

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Cape Fear Christmas Wine Run 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Road Volunteer 7:30am-9:00am and Run5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Kid's First Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

Road 1 Mile Family Fun RunTurkey Trot 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Chase

Sat, Nov 28 · Cary, NC Cary

Trail Virtual 5K5KVirtual 10K +6

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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ChristmasTown 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · McAdenville, NC McAdenville

Road 2026 ChristmasTown 5KChristmasTown 5K Reserved Entry

From $50 Open

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Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

Tue, Dec 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5KHalf Marathon10K Run +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Saved Not Soft 110-Mile Challenge

Tue, Dec 1 · Cameron, NC Cameron

Virtual Saved Not Soft 110-Mile Challenge

From $20 Open

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Jingle Bell Trot

Thu, Dec 3 · Trent Woods, NC Trent Woods

Road 5K5K Bangert Students/StaffFun Run/Walk Bangert Students/Staff +1

From $20 Open

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Shakori 40 Running Festival

Fri, Dec 4 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Trail 4 mile Open Race40 Mile Team Relay40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase +4

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Dec 5 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Kids Run5K Timed5K Untimed +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC

Sat, Dec 5 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road FUN RUN

From $15 Open

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Jingle Bell Jaunt Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Mount Gilead, NC Mount Gilead

Road Jingle Bell Jaunt 1.5 MileJingle Bell Jaunt 5k

From $25 Open

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Randolph County Young Life Winter Sprinter 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road Kid's Discount (16 years old and under)5k Run5k Dog Jog

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/Walk at Atlantic Beach, N.C.

Sat, Dec 5 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Road 3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/WalkKids Reindeer Dash (12 years and under)Student Run/Walk (12-18 years)

From $0 Open

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Robeson County Holiday 5k and Fun Mile

Sat, Dec 5 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

Road Robeson County Holiday 5K

From $25 Open

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The Center for Women's 21st Annual 5K Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Brevard, NC Brevard

Road The Center for Women's 21st Annual 5K Reindeer Run

From $27 Open

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Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

Road Phantom Dasher5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Mistletoe Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 1 Mile5KHalf Marathon

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!

Sat, Dec 5 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 4K Run Walk8K Run.4K Kids Run (by any size donation)

From $0 Open

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3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 1M & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 1M3rd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Friends Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road Vealey Group 5KCarolinaEast 10KTrader Construction Half Marathon

From $24 Open

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Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k5k Run, Walk, or Romp +2

From $12 Open

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Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual Wilmington Historic Virtual 5KWilmington Historic 5KWilmington Historic 10K +5

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Rise Run For Missions

Sat, Dec 5 · Nashville, NC Nashville

Road 1 Mile - Kids Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Trail Canicross 5k RaceJuniors Canicross Race (16 and under by race day)Dog Friendly 5k Run/Walk +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Reindeer Stampede 5k/Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Richlands, NC Richlands

Virtual one mile Fun Run5kReindeer Stampede Virtual Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Jingle All the Way 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Mint Hill, NC Mint Hill

Road Jingle All the Way 5K

From $25 Open

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Running of the Elves

Sun, Dec 6 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Road 1 Mile Race

From $20 Open

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