Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 777 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 211 cities. The next upcoming race is the Davidson College Run As One Community 5k in Davidson on April 12. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Good Hops 5k'ish Beer Run 2026

Sat, Jun 20 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Trail Good Hops Brewing Beer Run 2026

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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CORDUSA- 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Cary, NC Cary

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Juneteenth Celebration 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual 5k VIRTUAL5k Run

From $33 Open

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NC Blueberry Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Burgaw, NC Burgaw

Road 1 MILE5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Braveheart 5K of NC

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Road 5KRob Roy Fun Run (10 and Under)

From $15 Open

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Big Mack Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Jun 20 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Virtual Sprint Distance AquabikeSprint Distance Triathlon - AthenaSprint Distance Triathlon - Collegiate +7

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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E3 Endurance 7.03 Super-Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Jun 21 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Triathlon Junior RELAY TriathlonSplash & DashE3 Endurance 7.03 SUPER SPRINT Triathlon +1

From $25 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access June 25, 2026

Thu, Jun 25 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 26, 2026

Fri, Jun 26 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Dirty Grass Soul Rockin’ and Running 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Fallston, NC Fallston

Road 5k TimedStudent 5k

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The North Carolina 4th of July Festival Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Southport, NC Southport

Road 1 mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Defender of Men 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Road Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Rainbow Run 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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The Independence 1 Mile Beer Run

Sun, Jun 28 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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Straightening The Path 5K

Sun, Jun 28 · Cary, NC Cary

Road 5K - Untimed5KVirtual Supporter

From $35 Open

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Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunSUN Realty Freedom 1 MileSUN Realty Freedom 5k

From $35 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fun Fourth Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Four on the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Four on the Fourth

From $35 Open

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The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run White & Blue

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Virtual Fun Run (1.76 mile)7.4 VIRTUAL7.4 Kilometer +1

From $20 Open

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4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 4 MilerKids Mile

From $19 Open

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Kiwanis Club of Pembroke 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Pembroke, NC Pembroke

Road 5k Timed

From $25 Open

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Firecracker 5K/10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Road Firecracker 5kFirecracker 10K

From $42 Open

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Firecracker 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road 4 Miler1 Mile

From $18 Open 50 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 8, 2026

Wed, Jul 8 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier July 9, 2026

Thu, Jul 9 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 10, 2026

Fri, Jul 10 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Streetlight 5K & Frolic

Sat, Jul 11 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Fun Run5K

From $0 Open

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Coon Dog Day 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Saluda, NC Saluda

Road Coon Puppies' Fun RunCoon Dog Day 5K

From $15 Open

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Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Crack Of Dawn Dash

Sat, Jul 11 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Crack Of Dawn Dash 5KCrack Of Dawn Dash 10K (Foothills Run Series Race #2)

From $30 Open

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Cantaloupe 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Norlina, NC Norlina

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Sizzling Soles Half-marathon

Sat, Jul 11 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 6.55 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tri-Span 5K, 10K and LiveStrong Mile

Sat, Jul 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road LIVESTRONG MILE5K10K

From $20 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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$5K - July

Tue, Jul 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - July

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 15, 2026

Wed, Jul 15 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5kLittle Elf Fun Run

From $30 Open

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

Thu, Jul 16 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 17, 2026

Fri, Jul 17 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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The Fleet Feet Pickle

Sat, Jul 18 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 16 Mile Fun Run/Relay

From $40 Open

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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road Family Fun RunBeat the Heat 5K RaceElite 5K Race

From $10 Open 60 spots left

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Eagle 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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