Running Races in Charlotte, North Carolina — 2026

There are 46 running races in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2026. The next is the Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25) on June 20. Distances include 5K races.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10K13.1M

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4 on the Fourth presented by Novant Health

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 4 MilerKids Mile

From $19 Closed

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10K13.1M

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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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 - Duo Team +8

From $0 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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Melted Snowman 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Melted Snowman 5K

From $40 Open

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NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Yiasou Greek Festival 5K presented by Novant Health

Sat, Aug 29 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Kid's Mile5K5K (K-12)

From $19 Closed

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Share the Harvest – 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Share the Harvest 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Hit The Brixx 10K/6K presented by Novant Health

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Kids Mile10K6K

From $19 Closed

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Fight the Flame 5k and 1k Family Roll & Stroll

Sun, Sep 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 1k Family Roll & StrollFight The Flame 5kVirtual Walker

From $20 Open

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Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Walk for Independence- Registration & sponsor a low vision team member to join the walk!Support Us From HomeWalk For Independence

From $25 Open

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Pink Cupcake Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Pink Cupcake Walk

From $35 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Remembrance WalkVirtual 5kCompetitive 5k

From $40 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

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

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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

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

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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The Park CDC 5K Domestic Violence Awareness RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Couples 5K5K5K (K-12) +1

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Chick-fil-A 5KHALF MARATHON - RUCKING DIVISIONHALF MARATHON +1

From $35 Open 75 spots left

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

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Harris Teeter 1 MileCPI Security 5KCPI Security 8K

From $27 Closed

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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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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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Brooks South XC Championships

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Youth Race 3K (Ages 11-12)Youth Race 3K (Ages 10 and Under)Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12) +6

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5KKids Dash

From $16 Open 30 spots left

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5KKids Dash

From $15 Open 39 spots left

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The Big Game Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual The Big Game 4 Miler100 yard kid's dashVirtual 4 Miler

From $7.99 Open

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Run the Creek 5K & Family Fun Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Family Fun RunFamily Fun RunRun the Creek 5K +1

From $12 Closed

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Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 Miler5 Miler +7

From $39.99 Open

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ATRIUM HEALTH: Trauma Survivors Network's Race to Rebuild: 1 mile Run/Walk/Cycle/Roll

Sat, May 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual VIRTUAL- Atrium Health TRAUMA SURVIVORS NETWORK: RACE TO REBUILD 2026VIRTUAL- Atrium Health TRAUMA SURVIVORS NETWORK: RACE TO REBUILD 2026

From $40 Closed

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2027 Healthy Achievement 5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck

Sat, Jun 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual VIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckVIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckHA5K Run | Walk +5

From $30 Open

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