Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 744 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 213 cities. The next upcoming race is the Mebane Dogwood Festival Family 5K in Mebane on April 24. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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WishMaker 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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XC Experience

Sat, Sep 19 · Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton

Road XC Experience 5k

From $25 Open

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Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

Sat, Sep 19 · Danbury, NC Danbury

Virtual 50 Miler50 KVirtual 50 Mile +2

From $50 Open

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The Northern Outer Banks Salt & Sound Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Powells Point, NC Powells Point

Road Boardwalk 1 MilerSalt & Sound 5kSalt & Sound 10k

From $15 Open

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2026 I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

Road I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road 5k5K WalkFun Run for Kids

From $25 Open

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Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Nebo, NC Nebo

4 Person (price per racer)3 Person (price per racer)2 Person (price per racer) +1

From $150 Open Closing Soon

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The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Selma, NC Selma

Road BGC 5K

From $25 Open

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Corolla Ten Miler & 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 5KCorolla 10 Miler

From $50 Open

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Liam Strong Charity Beach Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Road Liam Strong Beach Fun RunLiam Strong Beach 5K

From $15 Open

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14th Annual Heath Missions Run for Peru

Sat, Sep 26 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth1 Mile Fun Run/Walk AdultVirtual Runner +2

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Stop Drop and Roll 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Summerfield, NC Summerfield

Road 5KSparky's Dash

From $15 Open

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Peter's Run 5K and The Bryant Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Robersonville (Bear Grass), NC Robersonville (Bear Grass)

Road The Bryant MilePeter's Run 5K

From $20 Open

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Vets To Vets United "The 5K9 Dog Jog"

Sat, Sep 26 · Cary, NC Cary

Vets To Vets United "The 5K9 Dog Jog"

From $40 Open

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2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

Sat, Sep 26 · Rockingham, NC Rockingham

Ultra 2026 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

From $35 Open

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Ovarian Cancer 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Washington, NC Washington

Virtual Virtual 5K5KAdmission (No 5K, but includes a beverage and t-shirt)

From $25 Open

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YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Sep 26 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Triathlon Youth TriathlonAquabikeIndividual +1

From $55 Open

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Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Oxford, NC Oxford

Road Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival 6 km Run WalkCentral Children's Home Cross Country Festival 8 km Run Walk

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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She Tris Sprint Triathlon- Huntersville (NC)

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Virtual She Tris Youth 4-6 YODuathlonIndividual +11

From $35 Open

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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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Boots and Blooms 5K

Wed, Sep 30 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Nat Greene's Revenge Triathlons and Duathlon

Sat, Oct 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual On Road AquabikeOn Road ClydesdaleOn Road Relay +11

From $45 Open

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Sandling Beach Triathlon Festival

Sat, Oct 3 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Triathlon International - IndividualSprint - IndividualSprint - Relay +3

From $50 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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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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High Point Brat Trot 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2026)

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Run, Walk, & Roll for Rehab

Sat, Oct 3 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunWheelchair- 1 Mile Fun RollHand Crank Bike- 1 Mile Fun Roll +4

From $0 Open

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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-ShirtVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk - With T-Shirt +1

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!Walk For IndependenceSupport Us From Home

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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Camp CARE Annual Memorial 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual FUN RUNVIRTUAL 5KMEMORIAL 5K

From $20 Open

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Carrboro 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Carrboro 5KCarrboro 10K

From $35 Open

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Movin' Mullet 5k Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Swansboro, NC Swansboro

Virtual Mullet 5k RunMullet Virtual 5k

From $20 Open

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Run for the Ta Tas

Sat, Oct 3 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Not Timed5K Timed Chaser Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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WoodCreek Cares Charity 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Apex, NC Apex

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Edenton Nut Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road 5k Nut Run/Walk10k Nut Run/Walk15k Nutty Challenge(10k+5k=15k)

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Oct 3 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Divine Llama Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · East Bend, NC East Bend

Road 5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 10:30am to 12:00pm

From $15 Open 12 spots left

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9th Annual Historic Hillsborough Half Marathon and 5K - 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Road 5K Registration - No Shirt5K RegistrationHalf Marathon Registration +1

From $20 Open

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Catawba County Hunger Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Newton, NC Newton

Open

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Cary Greenways Tour

Sun, Oct 4 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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MRT 2026 5k

Tue, Oct 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

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

From $8 Open

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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

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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

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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