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.

Lighthouse 5k Series May 20, 2026

Wed, May 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Walk The Line - 24 hours for our First Responders

Fri, May 22 · Seven Springs, NC Seven Springs

Trail 3 hour Individual6 Hour Individual12 Hour Individual (night start time) +4

From $46 Open 33 spots left

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Sunset River Run

Sat, May 23 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Sunset River Run 5KKids Fun Run Presented By Quest 4 Life

From $5 Open

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Memorial Day 5k

Sat, May 23 · Siler City, NC Siler City

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Stony Mountain Vineyard 5K

Sat, May 23 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Road 5K Run/Walk - With Shirt5K Run/Walk - No Shirt

From $15 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (21)

Sat, May 23 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5k

Sat, May 23 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road 5k Run (Timed)5k Non Timed Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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8th Annual Beautiful Feet 5K/10K

Sat, May 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Beautiful Feet 5KBeautiful Feet 10K

From $35 Open 50 spots left

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Run to Remember

Sat, May 23 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 2 MileVirtual 2 Mile4 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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Shootout for Soldiers Jacksonville, NC

Sat, May 23 · Cedar Point, NC Cedar Point

Team RegistrationVeterans Game OnlyFull Field Registration +1

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (21)

Sat, May 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Chillin' to the Bare Bones Ice Cream 5K & Fun Run - Presented by Cathy Griffin, Century 21 Towne & Country

Sat, May 23 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Fun Run5K Run / Walk

From $10 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Hope Mills, NC

Sat, May 23 · Hope Mills, NC Hope Mills

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Chris Lockett Memorial Run

Sun, May 24 · Murphy, NC Murphy

Virtual Sgt Christopher Lockett virtual raceSgt Christopher Lockett Memorial Run

From $20 Open

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Summer 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Tuesdays - Apex

Tue, May 26 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Summer 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Tuesdays - Apex

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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Summer 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

Wed, May 27 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Summer 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series May 27, 2026

Wed, May 27 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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TCTC Summer Track Series

Wed, May 27 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road Summer Track Series #3Summer Track Series #2Summer Track Series #4

From $0 Open

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Firefly 5K

Wed, May 27 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Open

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Warhorse Gallop 5K and Pony Trot

Sat, May 30 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Road Pony Trot 1K Kids Run (ages 10 & under)Warhorse Gallop 5K

From $10 Open

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Red White & Brews 5k

Sat, May 30 · Newport, NC Newport

Road 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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"JEREMIAH HOUSE OF HOPE 5K"

Sat, May 30 · Aberdeen, NC Aberdeen

Road "JEREMIAH HOUSE OF HOPE" 5K Fun Run

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wayne Crime Stoppers Caper Chase

Sat, May 30 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +2

From $20 Open

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Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race (Boat & Hike )

Sat, May 30 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

2 Person (price per racer)4 Person (price per racer)3 Person (price per racer) +1

From $90 Open

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Team Melissa & Marty

Sat, May 30 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road 5k Color Run

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Stomp the Stigma 5K

Sat, May 30 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

Road Kids Dash1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K

From $0 Open

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Triangle Sprint & Mini-Sprint

Sat, May 30 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Triathlon Mini Sprint IndividualSprint IndividualSprint Relay +2

From $50 Open

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Outrun Violence 5K

Sat, May 30 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Tri for Fun Multi-Sport Youth Event

Sat, May 30 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Triathlon Tri for Fun Multi-Sport Youth Event

From $40 Open

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ECU Oral Cancer 5k

Sat, May 30 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Philippians Place 5k "Road to Reentry"

Sat, May 30 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5k Rn/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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NC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Race to Protect the Wild

Sat, May 30 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road NC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Run to Protect the Wild YouthNC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Run to Protect the Wild Adult

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Uwharrie 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026

Sat, May 30 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Solo4 Person Team (price per racer)3 Person Team (price per racer) +1

From $150 Open

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5K Walk to SOAR

Sat, May 30 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Kids Fun Run5K Walk to SOAR

From $15 Open

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Running of the Bulls 8K

Sat, May 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Kids Run (Age 0-6)Kids Run (Age 7-12)8K Road Race

From $10 Open

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Caswell Center Foundation Community Champion 5K

Sat, May 30 · Kinston, NC Kinston

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike)

Sat, May 30 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

4 Person (price per racer)3 Person (price per racer)2 Person (price per racer) +1

From $90 Open

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JJ's Journey for a Cause

Mon, Jun 1 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5 Miler

From $20.26 Open

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The Big Run 5K

Mon, Jun 1 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road The Big Run 5KThe Big Run 5k - White BibThe Big Run 5k- Child Entry

From $20 Open

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Sunrise Run Before the Sundown

Tue, Jun 2 · Cherry Point, NC Cherry Point

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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MRT 2026 2 Mile

Tue, Jun 2 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 2 MileMRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth)

From $8 Open 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 3, 2026

Wed, Jun 3 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Matt's Run to Fight Hunger/The Big Run

Wed, Jun 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Road 5K Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Wilmington Global Running Day

Wed, Jun 3 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Open

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The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Virtual The Big Run 5K presented by BrooksThe Big Run 5K - Virtual

From $30 Open

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Hickory Summer Track Series

Thu, Jun 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Summer Track Series Race 4Summer Track Series-All RacesSummer Track Series Race 1 +2

From $10 Open

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Triangle Run Smart 2026 Youth Run Form Clinic

Fri, Jun 5 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Triangle Run Smart 2026 Youth Run Form Clinic

From $25 Open 20 spots left

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