Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 689 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 212 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.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Pinehurst, NC

Sun, Oct 18 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 1Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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First Annual Roger B Lim Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road First Annual Roger B Lim Memorial Run 5KFirst Annual Roger B Lim Memorial Run 10K

From $25 Open

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Let's Make Pink Just a Color

Sun, Oct 18 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Road 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5 K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Monster MileZombie Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Barley Chase

Sun, Oct 18 · Newport, NC Newport

Road 5k10k

From $35 Open 82 spots left

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Feed Your Neighbor 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Road Feed Your Neighbor 1-mile Fun Run/WalkFeed Your Neighbor 5K

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Apex, NC

Sun, Oct 18 · Apex, NC Apex

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +23

From $15 Open

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Cape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®

Sun, Oct 18 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Road Cape Fear Half MarathonCape Fear Marathon

From $169 Open

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Hilly Chantilly 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Surf to Sound 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Virtual 5K Virtual Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Freaky 5k ( kids 0-4 )Freaky 5k ( kids 5-12 )Freaky 5k

From $0 Open

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Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Road Volunteer 9:00am-10:30am and RunVolunteer 7:30am-9:00am and Run5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · CONCORD, NC CONCORD

Road Jack O' Lantern Jaunt Fun RunJack O' Lantern Jaunt 5k

From $10 Open

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Neck of the Woods Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Adventure Race

From $40 Open

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Triple Lakes Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Trail 5 Mile - Economy5 Mile Ruck5 Mile +14

From $0 Open

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Possum Scurry 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

Road Pinkie Possums 1K - Combined Boys & Girls - (ages 8 and under)Joey Possums 2K - Combined Boys & Girls - (ages 9-10)Jill Possums 3K - Girls - (intermediate - middle school) +2

From $15 Open

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Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 5K5K +4

From $19 Open 41 spots left

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The NCANA Run for Joy 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 5K Stroller5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Warlick Family YMCA Trick or Trail 5 K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Good Samaritan 5K Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5KCross Training 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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United We Run 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®

Sat, Oct 24 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Virtual Buddy Walk (Participate From Anywhere)Family Registration (Up to 4 Walkers)Individual Walker Registration

From $25 Open

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Flat & Fast Rural Hall 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Rural Hall, NC Rural Hall

Road 5K Race

From $25 Open

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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Emerald Isle, NC Emerald Isle

Road Emerald Isle 5KEmerald Isle Half MarathonEmerald Isle Marathon

From $35 Open

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Dare to Scare 5k & Sweet Treat Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Manteo, NC Manteo

Virtual Sweet Treat Fun RunVIRTUAL Dare to Scare 5kDare to Scare 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Happy Valley Humdinger

Sat, Oct 24 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road 5KKids Fun Run Presented By UNC Ortho

From $5 Open

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Seaside Shuffle

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Road Seaside Shuffle 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Apex Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Half Marathon

From $69 Open

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Monsters & Mimosas 5K - Golden Road

Sat, Oct 24 · State Road, NC State Road

Virtual Sip & StrollVirtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Monster Mash Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Murphy, NC Murphy

Road Monster Mash Dash 5k for Cherokee Co. Shop with a Cop

From $25 Open

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Walk to Remember by Hope in the Waiting

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

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Puppy Creek Fire Department “Run for a Cure” 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Raeford, NC Raeford

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Puppy Creek Fire Department "Run for a Cure" 5K

From $35 Open

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Hawg Run

Sat, Oct 24 · LEXINGTON, NC LEXINGTON

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Denver, NC Denver

Road Kids Fun Run 11 and Under5k Non Timed Run/Walk5k Timed

From $0 Open

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Red Oak Race Fest

Sun, Oct 25 · Whitsett, NC Whitsett

Road Beer Mile5k

From $10 Open

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14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop

Tue, Oct 27 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth5k Youth +1

From $6 Open 25 spots left

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Late Fall 2026 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - Apex

Tue, Oct 27 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Late Fall 2026 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - Apex

From $75 Open 30 spots left

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Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

Fri, Oct 30 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

From $30 Open

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8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K 2026

Fri, Oct 30 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K (LIVE RACE- Oct. 30th) Walk/Run 2026(ATL -VIRTUAL) Aggie Pride5K - *(Local N. Metro Atlanta Participants only)(VIRTUAL) 8th Annual Aggie Pride 5K 2026

From $30 Open

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Annual UCB Halloween Run/Walk 5K

Fri, Oct 30 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Road UCB Halloween Race

From $19.99 Open

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Bertie Spectacular 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Windsor, NC Windsor

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Move for Mental Health

Sat, Oct 31 · Anywhere you Like!, NC Anywhere you Like!

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5K Virtual Run10K Virtual Run +3

From $20 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road Virtual 5K5K Run

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual

Sat, Oct 31 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 1-Mile5K +2

From $25 Open

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Amberly Sugar Rush

Sat, Oct 31 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 3 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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