Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 681 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 202 cities. The next upcoming race is the Team Melissa & Marty in Jacksonville on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Mission 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road 1 Mile Fun RunTimed 5K

From $15 Open

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Pink Cupcake Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Pink Cupcake Walk

From $35 Open

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Edenton Nut Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road 5k Nut Run/Walk10k Nut Run/Walk15k Nutty Challenge(10k+5k=15k)

From $35 Open

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WoodCreek Cares Charity 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Apex, NC Apex

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run for the Ta Tas

Sat, Oct 3 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Not Timed5K Timed Chaser Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Movin' Mullet 5k Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Swansboro, NC Swansboro

Virtual Mullet 5k RunMullet Virtual 5k

From $20 Open

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Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival

Sat, Oct 3 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Triathlon International - IndividualInternational - RelaySprint - AquaBike +3

From $50 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual FUN RUNVIRTUAL 5KMEMORIAL 5K

From $20 Open

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Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Walk for Independence- Registration & sponsor a low vision team member to join the walk!Walk For IndependenceSupport Us From Home

From $25 Open

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Cary Greenways Tour

Sun, Oct 4 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Road 5K Registration5K Registration - No ShirtHalf Marathon Registration - No Shirt +1

From $20 Open

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Divine Llama Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · East Bend, NC East Bend

Road 5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 10:30am to 12:00pm

From $15 Open 12 spots left

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12th Annual Ostomy 5k, Durham NC

Sun, Oct 4 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Ostomy 5k - OstomateOstomy 5k - OpenKid's 50 Meter Dash (Ages 2 to 8)

From $20 Open

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Pink Ribbon Run 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 2026 Pink Ribbon Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Catawba County Hunger Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Newton, NC Newton

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MRT 2026 5k

Tue, Oct 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 5kMRT 2026 5k (Youth)

From $8 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Virtual The Ouch 2 MileAche Around the Lake 8KVIRTUAL RACE 8k

From $30 Open

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2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 10.10.26

Sat, Oct 10 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Triathlon Sprint Swim (400 yards)5KOlympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 40km bike, 10km run) +23

From $23.86 Open

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Feel the Burn 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 10 · Princeton, NC Princeton

Road 5K10K

From $25 Open

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Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road Burke Day For Life Fun RunBurke Day For Life 5KBurke Day for Life Event T-Shirt

From $20 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Virtual Bit of Hope 2K WalkBit of Hope 5K Trail Run 2K WalkBit of Hope 5K Virtual Run +1

From $15 Open

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St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day

Sat, Oct 10 · Cary, NC Cary

Road St. Paul 1 Mile Color Run - Sponsored by Alpha PitaSt. Paul 5K Run/Walk Registration (includes 1 mile color run)St. Paul T-Shirt and Family Day Admission (Non-Runners)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road One Mile Family Fun Run5K Zombie Run

From $10 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Virtual The Ouch 2 MileVIRTUAL RACE 8kAche Around the Lake 8K

From $30 Open

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She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC)

Sun, Oct 11 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Virtual TriathlonVirtual Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run)Duathlon Individual +4

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Mumfest MUMosa 5k & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 5k Run/WalkDouble Barrel 10K + 5K Challenge10K +6

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Mint Hill Lions Club - Madness 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Mint Hill, NC Mint Hill

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45 Open

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Angel Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Stanley, NC Stanley

Road 5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Deerfly Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Trail Lil Pup 6k (Dogs only)6K11K +1

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Marine Corps League Semper 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Graham, NC Graham

Road Marine Corps League Semper 5K

From $25 Open

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Miles for Mammos 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Virtual 5K5KFree Kids 5 and Under (No shirt/No medal) +2

From $0 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Rock the Block 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road Rock the Block 5K

From $30 Open

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Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Kinston, NC Kinston

Road 5kHalf-Marathon

From $45 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Road GRAVEYARD GALLOP 5K

From $40 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Ultra HKY 100 - 8 and 10 person teamsHKY 100 - 4 and 6 person teamsHKY 100 - Soloists +1

From $125 Open 99 spots left

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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Warrior Wolf Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Warrior Wolf Challenge

From $89 Open 40 spots left

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Night Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton, NC Newton

Road Night Crawl 5kT-shirt OnlyNight Crawl 5k Student

From $20 Open

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The Barley Chase

Sun, Oct 18 · Newport, NC Newport

Road 5k10k

From $35 Open 82 spots left

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