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.

Restoration Trail 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Woodleaf, NC Woodleaf

Road Timed Kids Fun Run (1 mile)Timed 5K Trail RunUntimed 5K Trail Walk

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Yadkin River Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k10k

From $15 Open

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Lake Norman Forest Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5K (Sunday)Half Marathon (Saturday)5K Ruck (Sunday) +5

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Chase the Dream 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (In-person)A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (Virtual)

From $40 Open

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Badin Lake Triathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Badin, NC Badin

Triathlon All Male Relay TeamAthena (Females 160+)Age Group +3

From $85 Open

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ACSL Stride For Service 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Elon, NC Elon

Road Stride for Service 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Silo Sprint 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Silo Sprint Fun Run/WalkSilo Sprint 5k

From $10 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Big Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Timed 5K: Heat 1 (Sub 30 Minutes)Timed 5K: Heat 2 (25 Minutes +) +1

From $0 Open

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BK5K Greensboro NC

Sat, Jun 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5K Run/WalkKid's Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Marine Corps League Mud Run hosted by the Percy John Fulton Detachment of Winston Salem

Sat, Jun 6 · Pinnacle, NC Pinnacle

OCR Competitive Individual Wave #1, 5k Mud RunOpen Team Mud Run Wave #3, 5k Mud RunOpen Team Mud Run Wave #2, 5k Mud Run +4

From $15 Open

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Death By Segment

Sat, Jun 6 · Spindale, NC Spindale

Open

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Spring SOTA Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Spring SOTA virtual 10kSpring SOTA Virtual 5kSpring SOTA 5k +1

From $30 Open

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Run With The Bears 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Plymouth, NC Plymouth

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open

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The Big Run 5K presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Jun 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road The Big Run for KidsThe Big Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Flying Squirrel Ten Miler

Sat, Jun 6 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Flying Squirrel Ten Miler

From $60 Open

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National Trails Day 5K and 3K

Sat, Jun 6 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Road 3K5K

From $25 Open

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Gold Rush Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Marion, NC Marion

Road 5KKids Gold Rush Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Into the Woods: Trail Training Program

Sun, Jun 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road Into the Woods: Summer 2026 Training Program

From $130 Open

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Summer 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

Sun, Jun 7 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Summer 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

From $70 Open

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Sun, Jun 7 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road

Open

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5K5K Virtual

From $15 Open

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$5K - June

Tue, Jun 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - June

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 10, 2026

Wed, Jun 10 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier June 11, 2026

Thu, Jun 11 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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2026 Eric Lacewell Memorial Golf Tournament

Thu, Jun 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Eric Lacewell Memorial Golf Tournament - TEAM

From $320 Open 26 spots left

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Flying Colors Charity 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Lewisville, NC Lewisville

Virtual 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)Virtual 5k5k Run (Timed)

From $20 Open

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Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

Sat, Jun 13 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk/RunVirtual Run/Walk 5k with Shirt and Mailing!5k Run Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Healthy Achievement 5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck

Sat, Jun 13 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual HA5K Run | WalkVIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckHA8K Run | Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

Sat, Jun 13 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1 Mile Run & Walk5K Run & Walk10K Run

From $25 Open

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Myles for a Mission 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road 1/2 Myler Fun Run (Ages 8 & Under)5K Run/Walk

From $5 Open

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Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo

Sat, Jun 13 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Coastal Center for Hope & Healing's Run for Shelter

Sat, Jun 13 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Run Global 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 1.3 Mile5K Virtual5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Equal Footing 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Waxhaw, NC Waxhaw

Road 5k Run / Walk

From $20 Open

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Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 5k5k - Economy Package5K - Chariot Runner +4

From $0 Open

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Bull City Fit Fun Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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The BIG Run

Sun, Jun 14 · Cary, NC Cary

Open

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She Tris Sprint Triathlon - South Charlotte (NC)

Sun, Jun 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual AquathlonVirtual TriathlonDuathlon Individual +4

From $80 Open

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Every Step Counts 5K

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Every Step Counts 5K

From $35 Open

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Every Step Counts Charity Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Every Step Counts Charity Children's runEvery Step Counts Charity 5K

From $25 Open

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Move for Mental Health

Mon, Jun 15 · Anywhere you Like!, NC Anywhere you Like!

Virtual 5K Virtual Run10K Virtual RunFun Walk/Run - 1 mile+

From $20 Open

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #2

Wed, Jun 17 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #2

From $60 Open

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Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty

Thu, Jun 18 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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