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.

Let's Make Pink Just a Color

Sun, Oct 18 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Road 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5 K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Monster MileZombie Run

From $20 Open

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Cape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®

Sun, Oct 18 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Road Cape Fear Half MarathonCape Fear Marathon

From $169 Open

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DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®

Sat, Oct 24 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Family Registration (Up to 4 Walkers)Individual Walker RegistrationVirtual Buddy Walk (Participate From Anywhere)

From $25 Open

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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Emerald Isle, NC Emerald Isle

Road Emerald Isle 5KEmerald Isle Half MarathonEmerald Isle Marathon

From $35 Open

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Happy Valley Humdinger

Sat, Oct 24 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road 5KKids Fun Run Presented By UNC Ortho

From $5 Open

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Neck of the Woods Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Adventure Race

From $40 Open

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Puppy Creek Fire Department “Run for a Cure” 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Raeford, NC Raeford

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Puppy Creek Fire Department "Run for a Cure" 5K

From $35 Open

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Soles for Souls 5k (formerly hustle for the homeless)

Sat, Oct 24 · Denver, NC Denver

Road Kids Fun Run 11 and Under5k Non Timed Run/Walk5k Timed

From $0 Open

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The NCANA Run for Joy 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Flat & Fast Rural Hall 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Rural Hall, NC Rural Hall

Road 5K Race

From $25 Open

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Seaside Shuffle

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Road Seaside Shuffle 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Road Volunteer 9:00am-10:30am and RunVolunteer 7:30am-9:00am and Run5k

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Freaky 5k ( kids 0-4 )Freaky 5k ( kids 5-12 )Freaky 5k

From $0 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 5K5K +4

From $19 Open

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Apex Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Half Marathon

From $69 Open

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Triple Lakes Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Trail 1/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon - Economy Option1/2 Marathon Ruck +11

From $0 Open

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Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Glow Run 1 Mile WalkGlow Run 5k

From $15 Open

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14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop

Tue, Oct 27 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth5k Youth +1

From $6 Open 25 spots left

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Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

Fri, Oct 30 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

From $30 Open

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Running Scared 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Running Scared 5KVirtual 5K

From $33 Open

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The Park CDC 5K VIRTUAL Domestic Violence Awareness RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual Runner5K5K (K-12) +1

From $15 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road 5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Bertie Spectacular 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Windsor, NC Windsor

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual

Sat, Oct 31 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual Virtual 1-Mile1 Mile Fun Run5K +2

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road Virtual 5K5K Run

From $35 Open

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Amberly Sugar Rush

Sat, Oct 31 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 3 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Compass Pointe 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Leland, NC Leland

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Salty Turtle Cycling Club Haunted Hundred

Sun, Nov 1 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Haunted Hundred Ride - 27 Mile RouteHaunted Hundred Ride - 100K (62 Mile) Route

From $70 Open Closing Soon 65 spots left

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Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

From $30 Open

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Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Road Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sgt. Ruff's Color Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Pup Run (Fun Run)Family Bundle Pup Run (Fun Run)VIP Big Dawg (5k) +2

From $40 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Trail Kids 1-Mile Option (includes kids pack)5k OptionVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut

Sat, Nov 7 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1+ Mile Dog Strut (untimed)Beaufort Bridge Run 5K

From $35 Open

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JMB Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Deep Run, NC Deep Run

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

From $30 Open

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Cape Fear River Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road Cape Fear 10kCape Fear Half MarathonRiver Rage Double

From $63 Open 75 spots left

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Westerwood 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Westerwood 5K - Chariot RiderWesterwood 5KWesterwood 5K - Chariot Runner

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Loaves and Fishes and Veterans Services of the Carolinas Run for Recovery

Sat, Nov 14 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 5K Run (timed)5K Walk (untimed)

From $25 Open

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Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, NC Washington

Trail 10K Trail Race10K HikeHalf Marathon Trail Race +1

From $30 Open 20 spots left

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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