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.

Monster Mash Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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The Compass Pointe 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Leland, NC Leland

Virtual 5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Road Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Running Scared 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Running Scared 5KVirtual 5KMonster Mile

From $19.99 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road 5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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The Park CDC 5K Domestic Violence Awareness RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 5KVirtual Runner5K (K-12) +1

From $15 Open

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Moving Mountains 5K for Adoption

Sun, Nov 1 · Aberdeen, NC Aberdeen

Open

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Sasquatchilla 5K, 10K & Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K10K

From $25 Open

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Salty Turtle Cycling Club Haunted Hundred

Sun, Nov 1 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Haunted Hundred Ride - 27 Mile RouteHaunted Hundred Ride - 100K (62 Mile) Route

From $70 Open 65 spots left

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GRIT 100

Sun, Nov 1 · Anywhere, NC Anywhere

Virtual GRIT 100: Accumulate 100 MILES in November

From $40 Open

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FAM JAM 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Locust, NC Locust

Road FAM JAM 5K

From $25 Open

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Cures for the Colors Glow Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run5K (Timed)Virtual 5k +1

From $20 Open

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Hog Run at the Yadkin River

Sat, Nov 7 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $15 Open

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Miles for Montagnard - 5K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Miles for Montagnard 5K Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

From $30 Open

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JMB Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Deep Run, NC Deep Run

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Trail Kids 1-Mile Option (includes kids pack)5k OptionVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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The Horneytown 5K - RUN for HOSPICE

Sat, Nov 7 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 5K"I Don't Run, But I Support Hospice!" - 0.0 Virtual Runner

From $25 Open

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Sgt. Ruff's Color Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Family Bundle Pup Run (Fun Run)Pup Run (Fun Run)Family Bundle Big Dawg (5K) +2

From $40 Open

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Marine Corps League Semper 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Road Marine Corps League Semper 5K

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

From $30 Open

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Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Road Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Meals 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road 5KCovenant Partner

From $29 Open

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Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut

Sat, Nov 7 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1+ Mile Dog Strut (untimed)Beaufort Bridge Run 5K

From $35 Open

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2026 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K Presented by: American Legion Post 51

Sat, Nov 7 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Veterans Salute 5kVeterans Salute 10k

From $20 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Jodi 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual VIRTUAL 5K Run / Walk5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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Cape Fear River Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road Cape Fear 10kCape Fear Half MarathonRiver Rage Double

From $63 Open 75 spots left

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Westerwood 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Westerwood 5KWesterwood 5K - Chariot RunnerWesterwood 5K - Chariot Rider

From $0 Open

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Friday The 13K - Winston Salem

Fri, Nov 13 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 6.5 K13KVirtual 13K

From $40 Open

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Reidsville Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5kVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Stars, Stripes, & Strides

Sat, Nov 14 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K +7

From $5 Open

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I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Dunn, NC Dunn

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Nov 14 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Glow Run 1 Mile WalkGlow Run 5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Gold Mine River Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Marion, NC Marion

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Warren Rives Heart to Heart 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 5KKids' Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Chick-fil-A 5KHALF MARATHONHALF MARATHON - RUCKING DIVISION +2

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Heart of a Lion 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Road Heart of a Lion

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Loaves and Fishes and Veterans Services of the Carolinas Run for Recovery

Sat, Nov 14 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 5K Walk (untimed)5K Run (timed)

From $25 Open

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Little Pink LaRue Run - Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Little Pink LaRue Run 5KLittle Pink LaRue 5K Walk (untimed)Kids Fun Run

From $5 Open

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5K Run / Walk for Clean Water

Sat, Nov 14 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Water Droplet 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $5 Open

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Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, NC Washington

Trail 10K Hike10K Trail RaceHalf Marathon Trail Race +1

From $30 Open 20 spots left

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Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent

Sat, Nov 14 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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