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.

Harvest Hustle 5K /1 Mile Fun Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

Road 300 Meter Dash | Ages 5 and underHero Hustle - Ages 6 to 125K +2

From $15 Open

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Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run Presented by Echo Sierra Tactical

Sat, Nov 14 · Monroe, NC Monroe

Virtual 5K Virtual RunUnion County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run

From $20 Open

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Run for Outreach - Tryon Half Marathon and Fall for the Foothills 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Road Fall for the Foothills 5KTryon Half Marathon - Run for Outreach

From $35 Open

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Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant (Fall)

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road GO FAR 1- Mile Fun RunGO FAR 5K (CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)GO FAR 5K (NON-CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)

From $20 Open

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Stroll Into Light

Sun, Nov 15 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Stroll into Light- Sponsor a WalkerStroll into Light - ADULT- Suggested price

From $10 Open

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Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual Virtual 5k5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series Pinehurst Golf Classic

Mon, Nov 16 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

SPONSORSHIP: Welcoming Gift Bag SponsorSPONSORSHIP: Two Tee Signs SponsorSPONSORSHIP: Beverage Cart Sponsor +12

From $150 Open 1 spots left

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Fall Frenzy 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road Fall Frenzy 5K

From $35 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Greensboro Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k5k - Chariot Runner +8

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sampson Shuffle

Sat, Nov 21 · Clinton, NC Clinton

Virtual Sampson Shuffle 1 MileSampson Shuffle 5KSampson Shuffle - Virtual 5K Option

From $25 Open 8 spots left

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10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Ruck - 5k5KRuck - 10k +3

From $45 Open

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Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Youth Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Virtual Phantom 5K5K Run/WalkPhantom 10K +2

From $15 Open

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Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut

Sat, Nov 21 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Virtual 5K RunDIY 5KKids Fun Run

From $5 Open

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FitForLiberty Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Liberty, NC Liberty

Road FitForLiberty Turkey Trot 5K 2026

From $20 Open

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Pinehurst Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Road The Little Gobbler - 1 Mile Fun RunThe Pinehurst Turkey Trot 5K

From $37 Open

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Breaking Barriers 5k Fundraiser

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Breaking Barriers 5k

From $35 Open

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NO WAKE HASH HOUSE HARRIERS BACKYARD ULTRA

Sat, Nov 21 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Open

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Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road OCO Giblet 1 MilerOCO Turkey Trot 5K"ish"Extra Servings Challenge - 5K"ish" & GIblet 1-Miler

From $15 Open

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2026 Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Road Competitive Run - 5k (30 min time limit)Family Fun Run - 5kDiaper Dash - 50m Run +1

From $10 Open

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Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Mooresville, NC Mooresville

Road Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5KMooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot - Kids FUN RUN

From $15 Open 96 spots left

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High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5KFun Run/Walk10K +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Harris Teeter 1 MileCPI Security 5KCPI Security 8K

From $27 Open

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NorthStone Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road 5k Timed Run/WalkKids Fun Run with Shirt

From $12 Open

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Turkey Dash Charlotte

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk4-Mile Run/Walk

From $23 Open

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Running of the Turkeys

Thu, Nov 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Family Fun Walk & Run (Untimed)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $10 Open

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Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Garner, NC Garner

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $15 Open

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Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1/4 Mile Fun Run 10 & Under1 Mile5k

From $30 Open

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Calabash Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Virtual Mashed Potato 1 MilerVirtual Mashed Potato Miler5K Turkey Trot +5

From $19 Open Closing Soon

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OBX 2026 TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Southern Shores, NC Southern Shores

Virtual OBX Trot 1-Mile Run/WalkOBX Trot 5K VirtualOBX Trot 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · cornelius, NC cornelius

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Boiling Springs, NC Boiling Springs

Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk ParticipantPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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19th Annual Butterball 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Butterball 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Cape Carteret Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Road 1 Mile Holiday Costume Fun Run5k Holiday Costume Fun Run

From $40 Open

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10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Adult1 Mile Youth5k Adult +3

From $10 Open

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A.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Road 1-Mile Fun RunA.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5KSpirit Runner (Just Swag, No Running)

From $15 Open

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Gobble Gobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Locust, NC Locust

Road Gobble Gobble 5K

From $0 Open

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Beau's Buddies Turkey Trot for Tots

Thu, Nov 26 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5KFamily Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Virtual Wishbone 1 MilerTurkey Trot 5kVirtual 5k/ No live participation

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Dog Stroll

Thu, Nov 26 · Pine Knoll Shores, NC Pine Knoll Shores

Open

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Asheville Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun RunAsheville Turkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (48TR)

Thu, Nov 26 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Gallop & Gorge 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road Gallop & Gorge 8K

From $35 Open

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2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

Thu, Nov 26 · DUCK, NC DUCK

Road 2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

From $65 Open

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