Marathons in North Carolina — 2026

There are 29 marathons in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Trail Camp for Big Kids in Robinsville on July 23. North Carolina marathons run primarily July through April.

Trail Camp for Big Kids

Thu, Jul 23 · Robinsville, NC Robinsville

Death Before DNF Trail Camp

From $35 Open 45 spots left

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Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening - Apex

Sun, Aug 2 · Apex, NC Apex

Fall 2026 Adult Half Marathon Training PM - ApexFall 2026 Adult Full Marathon Training PM - Apex

From $85 Open

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Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Cary

Sun, Aug 2 · Apex, NC Apex

Fall 2026 Adult Half Marathon Training AM - CaryFall 2026 Adult Full Marathon Training AM - Cary

From $85 Open

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Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly Springs

Sun, Aug 2 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Fall 2026 Adult Half Marathon Training AM - Holly SpringsFall 2026 Adult Full Marathon Training AM - Holly Springs

From $85 Open

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Summer's Done 13.1

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

1/8 MarathonVirtual 1/8 MarathonVirtual 1/4 Marathon +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Single 10K Ruck (Daytime)Single 10K Ruck (Nighttime)Economy - Single 10K (Nighttime) +19

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

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

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Belews Lake Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Stokesdale, NC Stokesdale

Olympic Distance AquabikeOlympic Distance Aquabike - RelayVirtual Olympic Multisport Race +8

From $45 Open

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Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Nebo, NC Nebo

3 Person (price per racer)4 Person (price per racer)SOLO +1

From $150 Open

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12th Annual Ostomy 5k, Durham NC

Sun, Oct 4 · Durham, NC Durham

Ostomy 5k - OstomateOstomy 5k - OpenKid's 50 Meter Dash (Ages 2 to 8)

From $20 Open

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Cary Greenways Tour

Sun, Oct 4 · Cary, NC Cary

5KVirtual 5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Long Life Meal Prep Cannonball Running Festival - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5k Run/WalkDouble Barrel 10K + 5K Challenge10K +6

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Cape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®

Sun, Oct 18 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Cape Fear Half MarathonCape Fear Marathon

From $169 Open

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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Emerald Isle, NC Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle 5KEmerald Isle Half MarathonEmerald Isle Marathon

From $35 Open

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Neck of the Woods Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Adventure Race

From $40 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Chick-fil-A 5KHALF MARATHONHALF MARATHON - RUCKING DIVISION +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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The Derby 50k

Sat, Nov 28 · Ellerbe, NC Ellerbe

50k

Closed

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

Sat, Nov 28 · Boone, NC Boone

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · Ellerbe, NC Ellerbe

Half-MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open

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Run Oak Island

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

1 MilerVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +33

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

1 Miler5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +35

From $19 Open Closing Soon

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Valentine's Heartbreaker Marathon & Relay

Sun, Feb 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

2 Person Relay Team (Price per person)Solo Division5 - 8 Person Relay Team (Price per person) +1

From $45 Open

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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Fri, Feb 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

5KVirtual 5KVirtual 5K +13

From $20 Open 6 spots left

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Coast Guard Marathon

Thu, Apr 1 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

1K Kids Fun Run1K Kids Fun Run5K +22

From $15 Closed 50 spots left

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