Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 690 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 208 cities. The next upcoming race is the Your First Mud Run at Raleigh (NC) in Garner on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual I AM Too Sexy Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Boots and Blooms 5K

Thu, Oct 1 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges 8k

Sat, Oct 3 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road NC Seafood Festival Twin Bridges Race

From $45 Open

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Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Walk for Independence- Registration & sponsor a low vision team member to join the walk!Walk For IndependenceSupport Us From Home

From $25 Open

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Run for the Ta Tas

Sat, Oct 3 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Not Timed5K Timed Chaser Race

From $30 Open

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Carrboro 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Carrboro 5KCarrboro 10K

From $35 Open

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Run, Walk, & Roll for Rehab

Sat, Oct 3 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunWheelchair- 1 Mile Fun RollHand Crank Bike- 1 Mile Fun Roll +4

From $0 Open

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Lacing Up for Cancer Care 5k & 1mile run/walk & rock

Sat, Oct 3 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk (untimed)Virtual Run/Walk (t-shirt at an additional cost)5k Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open 50 spots left

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-Shirt5K Run/Walk - With T-ShirtVirtual 5K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pink Cupcake Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Pink Cupcake Walk

From $35 Open

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Belwood Run For Hunger

Sat, Oct 3 · Lawndale, NC Lawndale

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Weekday Preschool 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Weekday Preschool 5KKIDS Fun Run

From $0 Open

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High Point Brat Trot 5k Presented By Blaze

Sat, Oct 3 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2026)

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual Virtual Run/WalkRun/Walk

From $40 Open

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Nat Greene's Revenge Triathlons and Duathlon

Sat, Oct 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual On Road AquabikeOn Road RelayOn Road Clydesdale +11

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Mission 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road 1 Mile Fun RunTimed 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Fayetteville Freedom Run: Money Box 5K (Walk/Run)

Sat, Oct 3 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road VIP Registration5k General RegistrationChild Registration

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual FUN RUNVIRTUAL 5KMEMORIAL 5K

From $20 Open

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Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem

Sat, Oct 3 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual Virtual Scaredy Cat 5KScaredy Cat 5K-No ShirtScaredy Cat 5K +5

From $30 Open

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Edenton Nut Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road 5k Nut Run/Walk10k Nut Run/Walk15k Nutty Challenge(10k+5k=15k)

From $35 Open

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WoodCreek Cares Charity 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Apex, NC Apex

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Faith in Motion Liberty 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Gold Hill, NC Gold Hill

Road Fun Run (1/2 mile)5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival

Sat, Oct 3 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Triathlon Sprint - AquaBikeSprint - RelayInternational - Relay +3

From $50 Open

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Movin' Mullet 5k Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Swansboro, NC Swansboro

Virtual Mullet Virtual 5kMullet 5k Run

From $20 Open

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Maddie's Miles

Sat, Oct 3 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road Maddie's Miles 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 UNC SHAC 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road 2026 UNC SHAC 5K

From $25 Open

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Pink Ribbon Run 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 2026 Pink Ribbon Run 5K

From $35 Open

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12th Annual Ostomy 5k, Durham NC

Sun, Oct 4 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Ostomy 5k - OpenOstomy 5k - OstomateKid's 50 Meter Dash (Ages 2 to 8)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - South Fayetteville, NC

Sun, Oct 4 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +23

From $15 Open

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All Mounds Matter 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunALL MOUNDS MATTER 5K

From $20 Open

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Catawba County Hunger Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Newton, NC Newton

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Cary Greenways Tour

Sun, Oct 4 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Road 5K Registration5K Registration - No ShirtHalf Marathon Registration - No Shirt +1

From $20 Open

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Divine Llama Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · East Bend, NC East Bend

Road 5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 10:30am to 12:00pm

From $15 Open 12 spots left

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MRT 2026 5k

Tue, Oct 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 5k (Youth)MRT 2026 5k

From $8 Open

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St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day

Sat, Oct 10 · Cary, NC Cary

Road St. Paul 1 Mile Color Run - Sponsored by Alpha PitaSt. Paul 5K Run/Walk Registration (includes 1 mile color run)St. Paul T-Shirt and Family Day Admission (Non-Runners)

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Outer Banks, NC

Sat, Oct 10 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Adult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Virtual The Ouch 2 MileVIRTUAL RACE 8kAche Around the Lake 8K

From $30 Open

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Virtual The Ouch 2 MileVIRTUAL RACE 8kAche Around the Lake 8K

From $30 Open

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Richlands, NC Richlands

Road Early Bird 5k - TimedEarly Bird 5k - Untimed

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rosman Rumble 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Rosman, NC Rosman

Road Rosman Rumble 2026 - the flattest 5K in Transylvania - run or walk.

From $30 Open

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2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 10.10.26

Sat, Oct 10 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Triathlon 5KOlympic SwimRunOlympic Swim (1640 yards) +23

From $23.86 Open

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Three Little Pigs 5K Trail Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Trail 5K Trail RunKids' Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Spooky 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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The Run Cabarrus Invitational

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Elementary 2k (Boys and Girls)Girls 3kBoys 3k +2

From $15 Open

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CRH Run for Recovery 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1.5 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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