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.

Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Common Rush Trail Run

Sat, Jul 18 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 1 Mile5K - Ambulatory (TBI, Intellectual or developmental disability, etc)5K - Pushrim +8

From $0 Open

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MRT 2026 2 Mile

Tue, Jul 21 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 2 Mile

From $8 Open 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 22, 2026

Wed, Jul 22 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access July 23, 2026

Thu, Jul 23 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Trail Camp for Big Kids

Thu, Jul 23 · Robinsville, NC Robinsville

Road Death Before DNF Trail Camp

From $35 Open 45 spots left

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 24, 2026

Fri, Jul 24 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Kids for Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Triathlon 11-15 Age Group7-10 Age Group

From $39 Open

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SOCKSQUATCH 8K

Sat, Jul 25 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

Road SOCKSQUATCH 8K

From $20 Open

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Biltmore Forest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 25 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road 5k10K

From $40 Open

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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Road Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

From $25 Open

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Smiley Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Triathlon AquabikeRelay TeamAssisted Athlete +4

From $84 Open

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #3

Wed, Jul 29 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #3

From $60 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 29, 2026

Wed, Jul 29 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 31, 2026

Fri, Jul 31 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road NCCU Charlotte Alumni Scholarship 5k

From $25 Open

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80s Flashback 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Road 80’s Flashback 5K (Not Timed)80s Flashback 5K (Competitive/Timed)

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wild Bill 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Kids Race (~1/2 Mile, 10 and under)5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Humans of Steel: Harris Lake Sprint & Olympic Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Triathlon Harris Lake Reverse Aquabike SprintHarris Lake Reverse Sprint TriathlonHarris Lake Reverse Olympic Triathlon RELAY +2

From $50 Open 25 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series Tuesday August 4, 2026

Tue, Aug 4 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Running with the Law 5K/10K - Sunset Pursuit

Tue, Aug 4 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road One Mile Fun Run5K Walk/Run10K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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MRT 2026 1 Mile

Tue, Aug 4 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1 Mile2 Mile NI CC (17 and under)

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier August 6 , 2026

Thu, Aug 6 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Old Baldy Run for the Light

Fri, Aug 7 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Road 1 Mile5K10K

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 7, 2026

Fri, Aug 7 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Let Your Light Shine 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Let Your Light Shine 5K 2026

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Run4More - The Education Over Debt Foundation

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Run4More 5K

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Spin & Dye 8k

Sat, Aug 8 · Erwin, NC Erwin

Road 8k

From $30 Open

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High Point Sprint Triathlon and Youth Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · High Point, NC High Point

Virtual Youth Short Course Triathlon (Ages 7-10)Youth Long Course Triathlon (Ages 11-15)Aquabike +7

From $40 Open

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50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace

Sat, Aug 8 · Valdese, NC Valdese

Road 5,000 Meter Run10,000 meter Run

From $20 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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$5K - August

Tue, Aug 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - August

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 12, 2026

Wed, Aug 12 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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

Thu, Aug 13 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 14, 2026

Fri, Aug 14 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Southern Sundown 4 Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Kids Fun Run Presented by UNC OrthoWhippersnapper Sprint4 Miler

From $5 Open

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The Pirate 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Slam the Dam 10K Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Lure, NC Lake Lure

Road Individual

From $40 Open

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