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.

MRT 5k to 50k

Sat, Feb 20 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 5k5k10k +17

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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

Sat, Feb 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Ellington 4-Mile Run & Walk

Sat, Feb 20 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run4 Mile

From $20 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (08)

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

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 21 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road Hearts to A.C.E. 5K Run/WalkHearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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MRT 2027 2 Mile

Tue, Feb 23 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2027 2 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 2 MileMRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth) +1

From $8 Open

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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Fri, Feb 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 5K +13

From $20 Open 6 spots left

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Heart Strides 8K, 5K, and Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Kinston, NC Kinston

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5k +2

From $25 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (09)

Sat, Feb 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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North Buncombe Middle School Chilly Challenge 5K & 1-Mile Chili Chase

Sat, Feb 27 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

Road 1 Mile Chili ChaseVIRTUAL 5K Chilly Challenge or 1-mile Chili Chase - AdultADULT- 5K +5

From $0 Open

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, Feb 27 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Triathlon 8:00 AM Start9:00 AM Start9:00 AM Start +9

From $20 Open 8 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (09)

Sat, Feb 27 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run

Mon, Mar 1 · Liberty, NC Liberty

Virtual 5th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)6th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)5th Annual - Run with Lily 5K +3

From $15 Open

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Holly Springs Race Against the Sun

Sat, Mar 6 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Trail 4 MileHalf MarathonMarathon +13

From $45 Open

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

Sat, Mar 6 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K

Sat, Mar 6 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road Pusher 5KIn person 5KRider 5K +20

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (10)

Sat, Mar 6 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Mar 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon10K

From $30 Open

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5th Annual Rocket Man Pole Vault Lake Norman Half Marathon Wildman, 10K & 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Mooresville, NC Mooresville

Virtual 5K Ruck5K5K +6

From $20 Open

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Stride for Pride 5K & Relay

Sat, Mar 6 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K Relay5K Individual

From $25 Open

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CoopStrong Four Miler

Sat, Mar 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run (Untimed)1-Mile Fun Run (Untimed)4-Mile Ruck (Untimed) +7

From $25 Open

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Running of the Leprechauns

Sat, Mar 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkLeprechaun Stroll +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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2027 Shamrock Shuffle 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Lillington, NC Lillington

Road 2027 Shamrock Shuffle 5K2027 Shamrock Shuffle Leprechaun Chase

From $10 Open

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St. Paul Village Community Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Mar 6 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road St. Paul Village Community Walk & 5K RunSt. Paul Village Community Walk & 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Cary Greenways Half-Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +13

From $5 Open

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6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP

Sat, Mar 13 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Road 5K2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K

From $35 Open

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Waggin' Wild 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Waggin' Wild Fun Run 1-milerWaggin' Wild Fun Run 1-milerWaggin' Wild 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Fellowship of the Idiots 19.7-Mile Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Road FOTI Returning Idiot & Not Running the Whole DistanceFellowship of the Idiots First TimersFellowship of the Idiots First Timers

From $19.7 Open

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UltiMutt Race

Sat, Mar 13 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

OCR 5k Competitive @ 9:30am - Large Dog5k Competitive @ 9:00am - Large Dog5k Competitive @ 9:00am - Small Dog +17

From $75 Open 75 spots left

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Run Stubborn 25k and 50k

Sat, Mar 13 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Trail Run Stubborn 25kRun Stubborn 25kRun Stubborn 50k +1

From $40 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (11)

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

Road 5K5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (11)

Sat, Mar 13 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Lu Mil Wine Run 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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Pirate 5K &10K at Raleigh, NC (11)

Sat, Mar 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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We ❤️ Teachers 5K - Charlotte

Sat, Mar 13 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual We ♥️ Teachers - Educator EntryWe ♥️ Teachers - Under 18 Years Old EntryVirtual - We ♥️ Teachers 5K +5

From $20 Open

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The Free Run 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual The Free Run 5K (VIRTUAL)The Free Run 5K (In PERSON)

From $45 Open

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Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Road 5K Timed5K Not Timed5K Timed +3

From $25 Open

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Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual

Sun, Mar 14 · Locust, NC Locust

Road 5K5K

From $20 Open

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St Patrick's Day Go Green 3.17

Tue, Mar 16 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road St Patrick's Day Go Green 3.17St Patrick's Day Go Green 3.17

From $13.17 Open 35 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (12)

Sat, Mar 20 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +2

From $30 Open

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Badwater Cape Fear

Sat, Mar 20 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Ultra Badwater Cape Fear 50kmBadwater Cape Fear 50kmBadwater Cape Fear 51mi +1

From $229 Open

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Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay

Sat, Mar 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Virtual 100 Mile RelayVirtual 100K100k Chariot Rider +13

From $0 Open 8 spots left

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Chasing The Legend

Sat, Mar 20 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Road Chasing The Legend 1 Mile Fun RunChasing The Legend

From $20 Open

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USAA Frogman Bowhunters Challenge

Sat, Mar 20 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Bowhunters ChallengeBowhunters ChallengeKids Division (8-16 years) +1

From $10 Open

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Squirrel 5K, & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (12)

Sat, Mar 20 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (12)

Sat, Mar 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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USAA Frogman 5K Trail Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Trail 5k *No MedalVirtual 5k5k Trail Run Only +4

From $0 Open 61 spots left

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UltraTrax North Carolina

Sat, Mar 20 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

Road Level 1: 7-Mile CourseLevel 2: 14-Mile CourseLevel 3: 21-Mile Course +1

From $58 Open

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3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5KKids Fun Run +1

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Lucky 5K/10K/Half Marathon at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

Sat, Mar 20 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5K-No Shirt +15

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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