Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 690 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 208 cities. The next upcoming race is the Your First Mud Run at Raleigh (NC) in Garner on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent

Sat, Nov 14 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run Presented by Echo Sierra Tactical

Sat, Nov 14 · Monroe, NC Monroe

Virtual 5K Virtual RunUnion County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run

From $20 Open

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5K Run / Walk for Clean Water

Sat, Nov 14 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Water Droplet 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $5 Open

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Warren Rives Heart to Heart 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 5KKids' Dash

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

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

From $25 Open

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I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Dunn, NC Dunn

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Reidsville Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5kVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, NC Washington

Trail 10K Hike10K Trail RaceHalf Marathon Trail Race +1

From $30 Open 20 spots left

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Stars, Stripes, & Strides

Sat, Nov 14 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Nov 14 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Glow Run 1 Mile WalkGlow Run 5k

From $15 Open

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Gold Mine River Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Marion, NC Marion

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Run for Outreach - Tryon Half Marathon and Fall for the Foothills 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Road Fall for the Foothills 5KTryon Half Marathon - Run for Outreach

From $35 Open

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Heart of a Lion 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Road Heart of a Lion

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5kVirtual 10K +4

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series Pinehurst Golf Classic

Mon, Nov 16 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

SPONSORSHIP: Welcoming Gift Bag SponsorSPONSORSHIP: Scoring SponsorDinner Only +12

From $150 Open 1 spots left

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Fall Frenzy 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road Fall Frenzy 5K

From $35 Open

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Pinehurst Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Road The Little Gobbler - 1 Mile Fun RunThe Pinehurst Turkey Trot 5K

From $37 Open

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NO WAKE HASH HOUSE HARRIERS BACKYARD ULTRA

Sat, Nov 21 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Breaking Barriers 5k Fundraiser

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Breaking Barriers 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Greensboro Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k5K - Chariot Rider +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut

Sat, Nov 21 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Virtual 5K RunKids Fun RunDIY 5K

From $5 Open

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Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Youth Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Virtual Phantom 5K5K Run/WalkPhantom 10K +2

From $15 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Ruck - 5k5KRuck - 10k +3

From $45 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sampson Shuffle

Sat, Nov 21 · Clinton, NC Clinton

Virtual Sampson Shuffle 1 MileSampson Shuffle 5KSampson Shuffle - Virtual 5K Option

From $25 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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FitForLiberty Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Liberty, NC Liberty

Road FitForLiberty Turkey Trot 5K 2026

From $20 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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Gallop & Gorge 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road Gallop & Gorge 8K

From $35 Open

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Cape Carteret Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Road 1 Mile Holiday Costume Fun Run5k Holiday Costume Fun Run

From $40 Open

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20th Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · cornelius, NC cornelius

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Garner, NC Garner

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open

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Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Road Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk (All Ages)Cold Turkey 5K (Not Timed)Cold Turkey 5K

From $20 Open

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Running of the Turkeys

Thu, Nov 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Family Fun Walk & Run (Untimed)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $10 Open

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Onslow Community Outreach-Moore Buick GMC Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road OCO Giblet 1 MilerOCO Turkey Trot 5K"ish"Extra Servings Challenge - 5K"ish" & GIblet 1-Miler

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Boiling Springs, NC Boiling Springs

Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk ParticipantPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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Corolla Thanksgiving Day Wild Turkey 5k/1 Mile 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1/4 Mile Fun Run 10 & Under1 Mile5k

From $30 Open

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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Virtual Wishbone 1 MilerVirtual 5k/ No live participationTurkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Cape Fear Habitat Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K

From $35 Open

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Gobble Gobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Locust, NC Locust

Road Gobble Gobble 5K

From $0 Open

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2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 2026 University City Turkey Trot Fun Run2026 University City Turkey Trot

From $32 Open

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Asheville Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun RunAsheville Turkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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Birds of a Feather Trail Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 2 Mile Fun Run (untimed)5K10K +1

From $32 Open

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10th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Thanksgiving Turkey Chase 5k / 10k / Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Adult1 Mile Youth5k Adult +3

From $10 Open

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Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

From $35 Open

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High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5KFun Run/Walk10K +1

From $30 Open

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