Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 733 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 207 cities. The next upcoming race is the She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC) in Chapel Hill on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Rosman Rumble 2026/7

Sat, Mar 27 · Rosman, NC Rosman

Road Rosman Rumble 2026/7 - the flattest 5K in Transylvania - run or walk.

From $30 Open

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Easter Rabbit Hop 5k

Sat, Mar 27 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road Easter Rabbit 1 MileEaster Rabbit 1 Mile (Youth) 17 and underEaster Rabbit 1 Mile +5

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (13)

Sat, Mar 27 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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Coast Guard Marathon

Thu, Apr 1 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

Virtual 1K Kids Fun Run1K Kids Fun Run5K +23

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Bunny 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (14)

Sat, Apr 3 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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CraftHalf Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Crazy One Mile (Timed)Crazy One Mile (Timed)5K Run/Walk +7

From $10 Open Closing Soon 37 spots left

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PT the Pirate 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Virtual In Person 5KIn Person 5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Core Sound Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Harkers Island, NC Harkers Island

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk(Untimed)1-Mile Fun Run/Walk(Untimed)Virtual Run +5

From $10 Open

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PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway

Sat, Apr 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Kids 100-Yard Dash1 MileKids 100-Yard Dash +6

From $5 Open

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Sunrise Scramble

Sat, Apr 3 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 5K +13

From $5 Open

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10th Annual Lions Club Vision 5k

Sat, Apr 3 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 1 Mile Vision Walk1 Mile Vision Walk5k +3

From $15 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (14)

Sat, Apr 3 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Jamestown Run for TD1

Sat, Apr 3 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

Road Jamestown Run for TD1 - 1-mile fun runJamestown Run for TD1 - 5K

From $40 Open

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Greater Goldsboro Road Run - Run for a Child

Sat, Apr 3 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 1M Fun Run1M Fun Run5K Run +5

From $20 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (14)

Sat, Apr 3 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon10K

From $30 Open

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MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile

Tue, Apr 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2027 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2027 Last Runner Standing 1 Mile +1

From $10 Open

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THE PERIWINKLE BEER MILE FUNDRAISER EVENT

Sat, Apr 10 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road THE PERIWINKLE BEER MILE FUNDRAISER EVENT

From $28 Open

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Bunny 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (15)

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Weymouth Woods 25K/50K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

Road 25K25K50K +1

From $70 Open 70 spots left

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Healthy Soles 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road Healthy Soles 5KHealthy Soles 5K

From $30 Open

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The Landmark 5k

Sat, Apr 10 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed5k Timed

From $30 Open

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2027 Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open

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Run in the Park 5K • 10K & Virtual Race

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Virtual Virtual 5K | 10K5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm

Sat, Apr 10 · Washington, NC Washington

Road 5K5K

From $35 Open

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Relay For Ribbons 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Youth RegistrationAdult Registration

From $30 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (15)

Sat, Apr 10 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (15)

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

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $30 Open

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Ville to Ville Relay

Sat, Apr 10 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Team Member RegistrationTeam Member RegistrationWaiting List +4

From $0 Open

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Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

Virtual 1 Mile1 MileVirtual 5K +11

From $19 Open 55 spots left

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Pig Pounder Brewery 5k

Sun, Apr 11 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 5K - Chariot Rider5K - Chariot Rider5K - Chariot Runner +9

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Step Up 5K for JTF

Sat, Apr 17 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Step Up 5k For JTF

From $30 Open

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Band on the Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunBand on the Run 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K5K10K +2

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open 46 spots left

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Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Cullowhee, NC Cullowhee

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +2

From $25 Open

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10th Annual South Mountain 10 Miler, 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road 1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run5k +5

From $15 Open

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The EPIC Center's Walk 4 Life and 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Kinston, NC Kinston

Road 1 Mile Walk4Life1 Mile Walk4Life5K - Untimed +3

From $20 Open

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OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Road OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail RunOWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run

From $35 Open

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ECU Oral Cancer 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5k5k

From $35 Open

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Reach, Rally, & Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun MileFun Mile +13

From $5 Open

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Tobacco Road Relay

Sat, Apr 24 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Tobacco Road Relay (4-6 Runners)Tobacco Road Relay (4-6 Runners)Tobacco Road Relay (2-3 Runners) +1

From $15 Open

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Angel Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +5

From $15 Open

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SwimRun Lake James

Sat, Apr 24 · Nebo, NC Nebo

Triathlon SwimRun Lake James Short Course (SOLO Option)SwimRun Lake James Short CourseSwimRun Lake James Long Course +1

From $175 Open 60 spots left

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Iredell Rise & Shine 5k / 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run Adult 18+Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run (Youth 0-17)Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run Adult 18+ +5

From $12 Open

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Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Ocracoke, NC Ocracoke

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +7

From $35 Open 3 spots left

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (17)

Sat, Apr 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Burst of Color Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road Run/Walk 5k - Untimed5K - Timed

From $24 Open

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Smoky Mountain Relay

Fri, Apr 30 · Pisgah Forest, NC Pisgah Forest

Road 6 Person Team12 Person Team9 Person Team

From $990 Open

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