Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 680 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 211 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.

Black Friday Relays Leftover Race

Fri, Nov 27 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K Race10K Black Friday Relay10K Relay Team +4

From $0 Open

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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler NC

Fri, Nov 27 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Trail 7.5 Mile - Economy Package7.5 Mile - Ruck7.5 Mile +5

From $33 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Leftovers Trail Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 5K10K

From $38 Open

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Burn The Bird

Sat, Nov 28 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Road Burn The Bird

From $40 Open

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Kid's First Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

Road 1 Mile Family Fun RunTurkey Trot 5K

From $15 Open

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Brooks South XC Championships

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Youth Race 3K (Ages 11-12)Youth Race 3K (Ages 10 and Under)Open Race 5K (Non-HS Runners, includes Masters) +6

From $45 Open

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Turkey Chase

Sat, Nov 28 · Cary, NC Cary

Trail 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +6

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ChristmasTown 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · McAdenville, NC McAdenville

Road ChristmasTown 5K Reserved Entry2026 ChristmasTown 5K

From $50 Open

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Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

Tue, Dec 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5KHalf Marathon31 Day Virtual Challenge - Any Distance +2

From $30 Open

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Shakori 40 Running Festival

Fri, Dec 4 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Trail 4 mile Open Race40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase40K Individual Open +4

From $25 Open

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The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!

Sat, Dec 5 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 4K Run Walk8K Run.4K Kids Run (by any size donation)

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Stubborn Spirits 24hr Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Weldon, NC Weldon

Ultra 24 Hour Run

From $100 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual Wilmington Historic 5KWilmington Historic Virtual 5KWilmington Historic Virtual 10K +5

From $35 Open

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Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Trail Dog Friendly 5k Run/WalkJuniors Canicross Race (16 and under by race day)Canicross 5k Race +2

From $25 Open

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Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road Visit New Bern 5KCarolinaEast 10KTrader Construction Half Marathon

From $24 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Dec 5 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Kids Run5K Untimed5K Timed +1

From $25 Open

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Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

Road 5K Run/WalkPhantom DasherKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run, Walk, or Romp5k - "No Frills" Package +2

From $12 Open

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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC

Sat, Dec 5 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road FUN RUN

From $15 Open

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Mistletoe Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 1 Mile5KHalf Marathon

From $20 Open

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3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/Walk at Atlantic Beach, N.C.

Sat, Dec 5 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Road 3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/WalkKids Reindeer Dash (12 years and under)Student Run/Walk (12-18 years)

From $0 Open

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William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K

Sun, Dec 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Student/Coach GOTR and STRIDEGirls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration5K +1

From $25 Open

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Road Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open

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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Shuffle 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual Santa Shuffle 5K & 1 Mile VIRTUAL OPTIONSanta Shuffle - 5k /1 Mile

From $45 Open

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Santa's Soccer Sprint

Sat, Dec 12 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k

From $15 Open

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Santa Dash 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Presented By Fleet Feet & QC Kinetix

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open

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SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

Sat, Dec 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Charlotte, NC

Sat, Dec 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 5k TimedVirtual JinglerKids Run +1

From $25 Open

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Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Virtual School Team 5kVirtual 5kIndividual 5K +2

From $10 Open

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K +5

From $5 Open

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Trail Run

From $45 Open

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Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Lights & Sirens Fun Run/WalkLights & Sirens 5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Snowman DashSanta Run 5KSANTA 8K +1

From $20 Open 17 spots left

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Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Lillington, NC Lillington

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Jingle Jog 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road Santa Strut Fun Walk & Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 70 spots left

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Santa Shuffle

Sat, Dec 19 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Road Santa Shuffle

From $45 Open

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Frosty 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road Frosty 5k

From $40 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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