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.

New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Jan 2 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $33 Open

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Winter 2027 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - Apex

Tue, Jan 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Winter 2027 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - Apex

From $75 Open 30 spots left

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Winter 2027 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

Wed, Jan 6 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Winter 2027 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay

Fri, Jan 8 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 5K Night Race12.5K25K +4

From $0 Open

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Mutts & Marshmallows

Sat, Jan 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Trail Virtual Fun MileFun MileDoggie Dash 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Little River Trail Runs 2027

Sat, Jan 9 · Rougemont, NC Rougemont

Trail Little River Trail Run 7kLittle River Trail Run 10mi

From $45 Open

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Newton Resolution 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Newton, NC Newton

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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New Year 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (01)

Sat, Jan 9 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (02)

Sat, Jan 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (02)

Sat, Jan 9 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Winter 2027 Kids Speed & Conditioning Sundays - Holly Springs

Sun, Jan 10 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Winter 2027 Kids Speed & Conditioning Sundays - Holly Springs

From $65 Open 30 spots left

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Trail PRE-PURCHASE 50 MILE TEAM50 Mile Individual50K +2

From $55 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M, Raleigh, NC (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Mount Afton Challenge

Sat, Jan 16 · Concord, NC Concord

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · Ellerbe, NC Ellerbe

Road Half-MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tsali Ultra

Sat, Jan 16 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Trail 8K30K50K

From $75 Open 75 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Sat, Jan 16 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

Virtual 5 Mile5 Mile (Economy Package)5 Mile Ruck +6

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Beat the Bridge 10k/5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Beat the Bridge 5kBeat the Bridge 10kStroller Child +2

From $0 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Frosty 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K Angel Pusher5K Athlete RiderVirtual +1

From $0 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (04)

Sat, Jan 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (04)

Sat, Jan 23 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (05)

Sat, Jan 30 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (05)

Sat, Jan 30 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Viking 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (06)

Sat, Feb 6 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Miles for Marv: A Memorial 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run in Memory of Marvin Jarman

Sat, Feb 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K5K Ruck

From $20 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (06)

Sat, Feb 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (06)

Sat, Feb 6 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 Miler5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +35

From $19 Open Closing Soon

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Run Oak Island

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile1 Miler5K Run/Walk +33

From $20 Open

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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K - Individual +7

From $5 Open

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Cupid's Crawl 5K & 10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +5

From $25 Open

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Love on the Run 5k/1 Mile 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Jarvisburg, NC Jarvisburg

Road 1 Mile5kSpectator Party Ticket

From $45 Open

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SURF Board Popsicle 5K 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

Road 2027 SURF Board Popsicle 5K2026 SURF Board Popsicle 5KZero K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Beads & Bubbles 5K - Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

Sat, Feb 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Virtual Virtual 5K5KSip & Stroll

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (07)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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CUPID DASH 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Cupid Dash 5kCupid Dash 10KCupid Dash Virtual +2

From $15 Open

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The Big Game Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual The Big Game 4 Miler100 yard kid's dashVirtual 4 Miler

From $7.99 Open

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Valentine's Heartbreaker Marathon & Relay

Sun, Feb 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5 - 8 Person Relay Team (Price per person)2 Person Relay Team (Price per person)4 Person Relay Team (Price per person) +1

From $45 Open

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Run for the Roses 5K

Sun, Feb 14 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Queen Anne's Revenge Ultra

Sat, Feb 20 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Trail Queen Anne's Revenge 20kQueen Anne's Revenge 20k RelayQueen Anne's Revenge 20k +5

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Viking 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (08)

Sat, Feb 20 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Viking 5K, 10k & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (08)

Sat, Feb 20 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K5K10K +2

From $30 Open

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