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.

Lanes of Light Twin Lakes Community Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · BURLINGTON, NC BURLINGTON

Road Lanes of Light Twin Lakes Community Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Winter 2026/2027 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

Sun, Dec 6 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Winter 2026/2027 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

From $75 Open

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Downtown Jingle Jog 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Road Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

Road Elf Run 1kCarolina's Ugly Sweater 5K

From $12 Open

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William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K

Sun, Dec 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Student/Coach GOTR and STRIDE5KGirls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Charlotte, NC

Sat, Dec 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual Jingler5k Timed5k Untimed +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Dash 5K & 1 Mile Walk Presented By Fleet Feet

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Jolly Jog 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Santa's 5K Run/Walk - Official NC Bigfoot Christmas Reunion Presented by Global Contact Services

Sat, Dec 12 · Mt. Ulla, NC Mt. Ulla

Road Fun Run5K Run / Walk

From $10 Open

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SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

Sat, Dec 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Trail Run

From $45 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +5

From $5 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Virtual Virtual 5kIndividual 5KTeam 5K +2

From $10 Open

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Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Lights & Sirens Fun Run/WalkLights & Sirens 5K

From $20 Open

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Jingle Bell LEAP 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual 5K Run or Walk (Youth 12 & Under)Virtual 5K5K Run or Walk

From $20 Open

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Dashing Thru The Glow

Sat, Dec 12 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile1 Mile - Codington Students5K +1

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Santa's Soccer Sprint

Sat, Dec 12 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k

From $15 Open

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Santa Shuffle 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual Santa Shuffle - 5k /1 MileSanta Shuffle 5K & 1 Mile VIRTUAL OPTION

From $45 Open

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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $55 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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16th Annual Twinkle Toes 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Star, NC Star

Road 1 Mile Fun RunTwinkle Toes 5K

From $20 Open

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Jingle Jingle Jingle All The Way 5k

Sun, Dec 13 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road Jingle Jingle Jingle All The Way 1 MileJingle Jingle Jingle All The Way 5k

From $0 Open

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13th Annual Jingle Run 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road Jingle Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Be the Light 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Road 5KFun Run

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Lillington, NC Lillington

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Snowman DashSanta Run 5KSANTA 8K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 17 spots left

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Frosty 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road Frosty 5k

From $40 Open

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Shortest Day of the Year, Longest Run of Your Life

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Choose Your Own Distance

From $40 Open 40 spots left

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Jingle Jog 5K

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

Road Santa Strut Fun Walk & Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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MOTM and MWC Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Mebane, NC Mebane

Road MWC & MOTM Reindeer Run 5K Run / Walk - AdultsMWC & MOTM Reindeer Run 5K Run / Walk - Ages 12 and under

From $25 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Santa Shuffle

Sat, Dec 19 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Virtual Santa ShuffleSanta Shuffle- VIRTUAL OPTION

From $45 Open

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Suggly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Last Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Virtual 2 MileVirtual 2 Mile4 Mile +5

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Fifty 5Ks Finisher Party - FINALE!

Wed, Dec 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Open

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Finish Well Timing

Thu, Dec 31 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Finish Well Timing

From $0 Open

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NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5KKids Dash

From $16 Open 30 spots left

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v72 Testing

Fri, Jan 1 · test, NC test

Ultra test43TESTNEW

From $0 Open

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Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Virtual 1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkEconomy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual Fun Run or 5K +2

From $20 Open

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5KKids Dash

From $15 Open 39 spots left

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Wrightsville Plunge

Fri, Jan 1 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

After Party TicketsPlunge - Yogi BundleWrightsville Plunge

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

Fri, Jan 1 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Virtual Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K +2

From $17 Open

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