Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 681 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 202 cities. The next upcoming race is the Team Melissa & Marty in Jacksonville on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Where the Wild Things Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Denton, NC Denton

Road Where the Wild Things Run 5K

From $30 Open

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WishMaker 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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XC Experience

Sat, Sep 19 · Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton

Road XC Experience 5k

From $25 Open

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Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run for Awareness

Sat, Sep 19 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run For AwarenessNon-Profit Vendor Registration Only/Community Resource FairFor-Profit Vendor Registration Only/Community Resource Fair

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

Road I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Marine Corps Half Marathon presented by FirstLight Home Care & USAA

Sat, Sep 19 · Camp Lejeune, NC Camp Lejeune

Road Half MarathonAinsley's AngelsCrankarm

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Selma, NC Selma

Road BGC 5K

From $25 Open

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Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

Sat, Sep 19 · Danbury, NC Danbury

Virtual 50 K50 MilerVirtual 50K +2

From $50 Open

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Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Nebo, NC Nebo

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

From $150 Open

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LET’S GET MOVING EVENT & 5K (4th Annual)

Sat, Sep 19 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual Virtual 5KDecathlon Activity Adventure course for non-runners1 Mile Buddy Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Swansboro, NC

Sat, Sep 19 · Swansboro, NC Swansboro

Road Adult RegistrationVirtual RunChild Registration 12 & Under +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road 5k5K WalkFun Run for Kids

From $25 Open

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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Powells Point, NC Powells Point

Road Boardwalk 1 MilerSalt & Sound 5kSalt & Sound 10k

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Athena's Run for GYN Cancer

Sat, Sep 19 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road Athena's Run for GYN Cancer 5KProud in the Crowd (Non Timed Runner/Walkers)

From $25 Open

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Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $22 Open

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Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Road Liam Strong Beach Fun RunLiam Strong Beach 5K

From $15 Open

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Corolla Ten Miler & 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 5KCorolla 10 Miler

From $50 Open

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OBX GO FAR 2026 FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Mon, Sep 21 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road OBX GO FAR 1 Mile Fun Run Program Fall 2026OBX GO FAR 5K Program Fall 2026

From $48 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Miles for Maternal Mental Health 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Fun Run5k

From $25 Open

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Vets To Vets United "The 5K9 Dog Jog"

Sat, Sep 26 · Cary, NC Cary

Vets To Vets United "The 5K9 Dog Jog"

From $40 Open

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Yetis 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Road Yetis 5K

From $30 Open

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YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Sep 26 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Triathlon IndividualAquabikeYouth Triathlon +1

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Stop Drop and Roll 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Summerfield, NC Summerfield

Road 5KSparky's Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ovarian Cancer 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Washington, NC Washington

Virtual Virtual 5K5KAdmission (No 5K, but includes a beverage and t-shirt)

From $25 Open

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Peter's Run 5K and The Bryant Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Robersonville (Bear Grass), NC Robersonville (Bear Grass)

Road The Bryant MilePeter's Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Run 4 Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Smithfield, NC Smithfield

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K Run10K +1

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Salem Lake Trail Runs         30K/7 Mile/5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Trail 5K7 Mile30K

From $25 Open

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2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

Sat, Sep 26 · Rockingham, NC Rockingham

Ultra 2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

From $35 Open

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Sandhills Flyers 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Road Sandhills Flyers 5K

From $30 Open

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Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Oxford, NC Oxford

Road Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 5 km Run Walk (Women)Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 5 km Run Walk (Men)

From $20 Open

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14th Annual Heath Missions Run for Peru

Sat, Sep 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult5k Adult +2

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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She Tris Sprint Triathlon- Huntersville (NC)

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Virtual IndividualAquathlon IndividualShe Tris Youth 10-12 YO +11

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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7th Annual Hannah's Heroes of NC Glow Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Washington, NC Washington

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $15 Open

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Fight the Flame 5k and 1k Family Roll & Stroll

Sun, Sep 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 1k Family Roll & StrollFight The Flame 5kVirtual Walker

From $20 Open

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Boots and Blooms 5K

Wed, Sep 30 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $30 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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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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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

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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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-ShirtVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk - With T-Shirt +1

From $20 Open

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High Point Brat Trot 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 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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Nat Greene's Revenge Triathlons and Duathlon

Sat, Oct 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual On Road AquabikeVirtual Multisport EventOn Road Triathlon Collegiate +11

From $45 Open

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

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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