Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 763 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 214 cities. The next upcoming race is the Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41) in Raleigh on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

2026 Track Attack 5k

Fri, Oct 9 · Denver, NC Denver

Road 4th or 5th Grade Timed 5kAdult 5k Timed6th thru 8th Grade Timed 5k +1

From $25 Open

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2026 Cal Tri Charlotte - 10.10.26

Sat, Oct 10 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Triathlon Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 40km bike, 10km run)Sprint SwimRunSprint Swim (400 yards) +23

From $23.86 Open Closing Soon

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Feel the Burn 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 10 · Princeton, NC Princeton

Road 5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Virtual The Ouch 2 MileAche Around the Lake 8KVIRTUAL RACE 8k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road Burke Day For Life Fun RunBurke Day For Life 5KBurke Day for Life Event T-Shirt

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Richlands, NC Richlands

Road Halloween Hustle 5k - UntimedHalloween Hustle 5k - Timed

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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World Mental Health Day 5K - Carrboro, NC

Sat, Oct 10 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road 5K - Commemorative Collection5K - Basic Registration

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Mutt Strut

Sat, Oct 10 · Swansboro, NC Swansboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run with Dog - untimed1 Mile Fun Run without Dog - untimed5k with Dog +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Avon, NC Avon

Road Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Spooky 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Three Little Pigs 5K Trail Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Trail 5K Trail RunFun Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Outer Banks, NC

Sat, Oct 10 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Platoon 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Open Closing Soon

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Ache Around the Lake

Sat, Oct 10 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Virtual The Ouch 2 MileVIRTUAL RACE 8kAche Around the Lake 8K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day

Sat, Oct 10 · Cary, NC Cary

Road St. Paul 1 Mile Color Run - Sponsored by Alpha PitaSt. Paul 5K Run/Walk Registration (includes 1 mile color run)St. Paul T-Shirt and Family Day Admission (Non-Runners)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Virtual Bit of Hope 2K WalkBit of Hope 5K Virtual RunBit of Hope 5K Trail Run 2K Walk +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road 10th Annual Wicked Fast 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mount Olive Wag, Walk, and Run!

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Olive, NC Mount Olive

Road 1 Mile Run & Walk5k With Dog5K Without Dog

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Whiteville, NC Whiteville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile Virtual5K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Ulla, NC Mount Ulla

Road Fun Run (1/2-mile) - Ages 9 & Under5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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LLCA Raptor 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lake Lure, NC Lake Lure

Road Raptor 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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DART Abersham Free 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road May 3k

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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CRH Run for Recovery 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1.5 Mile5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road One Mile Family Fun Run5K Zombie Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Mumfest MUMosa 5k & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Wilmington, NC

Sun, Oct 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 4th & 5th Grade - 1 MilePreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Bright Futures Fun Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Bright Futures 1-Mile Run & WalkBright Futures 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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HowlOWeen 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Cary, NC Cary

Road 5k Fun Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Trail 10KHalf Marathon

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lake Norman, NC

Sun, Oct 11 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC)

Sun, Oct 11 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Virtual TriathlonRelay TeamIndividual Triathlon +4

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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MRT 2026 5k

Tue, Oct 13 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 5k (Youth)MRT 2026 5k

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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

Fri, Oct 16 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

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

From $5 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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2026 Pinnacle Virtual 5K

Fri, Oct 16 · Anywhere, NC Anywhere

Open

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Red, White & Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Halifax, NC Halifax

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 17 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Trail Monster Dash

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Race to the River 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Spencer, NC Spencer

Road Race to the River Fun RunRace to the River 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Miles for Mammos 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk presented by Live Oak Med Spa

Sat, Oct 17 · Southport, NC Southport

Virtual Miles for Mammos 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkMiles for Mammos 5K Run/WalkMiles for Mammos Virtual 5K or 1 Mile

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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WMPCS 5K @ Smoke on the Water

Sat, Oct 17 · Washington, NC Washington

Road 5K Recreational5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Stronger Together DV Awareness 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Start It, Stanly! Hike It! Fall 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Open

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Kenneth Brown Memorial Scholarship

Sat, Oct 17 · Wadesboro, NC Wadesboro

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Night Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton, NC Newton

Road Night Crawl 5kNight Crawl 5k StudentT-shirt Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - The Triangle, NC

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Mint Hill Lions Club - Madness 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Mint Hill, NC Mint Hill

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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