Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 660 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 197 cities. The next upcoming race is the Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #2 in Durham on June 17. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

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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Finish Well Timing

Thu, Dec 31 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Finish Well Timing

From $0 Open

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Wrightsville Plunge

Fri, Jan 1 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

After Party TicketsWrightsville Plunge

From $15 Open

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Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Virtual 1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkEconomy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/WalkEconomy 5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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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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Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay

Fri, Jan 8 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 5K Night Race12.5K25K +4

From $0 Open

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Mutts & Marshmallows

Sat, Jan 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Trail Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K +7

From $5 Open

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Trail 50 Mile Age Graded Relay50 Mile Individual50K +2

From $55 Open

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Sat, Jan 16 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

Virtual 5 Mile5 Mile (Economy Package)5 Mile Ruck +6

From $40 Open

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Mount Afton Challenge

Sat, Jan 16 · Concord, NC Concord

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7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · Ellerbe, NC Ellerbe

Road Half-MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open

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Run Oak Island

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 MilerVirtual 1 Mile5K Run/Walk +33

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 MilerVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +35

From $19 Open Closing Soon

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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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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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Valentine's Heartbreaker Marathon & Relay

Sun, Feb 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5 - 8 Person Relay Team (Price per person)4 Person Relay Team (Price per person)2 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

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 5K +13

From $20 Open 6 spots left

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, Feb 27 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Triathlon 8:30 AM Start8:30 AM Start9:00 AM Start +9

From $20 Open 8 spots left

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Run with Lily 5K & Kids Superhero Run

Mon, Mar 1 · Liberty, NC Liberty

Virtual 6th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)5th Annual - Run with Lily Kids Superhero Run (1 Mile)6th Annual - Run with Lily 5K +3

From $15 Open

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Running of the Leprechauns

Sat, Mar 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkLeprechaun Stroll +3

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Ainsley's Angels 13th Annual Run With Your Heart 5K/10K/15K

Sat, Mar 6 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road In person 5KRider 5KPusher 5K +20

From $0 Open

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Cary Greenways Half-Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +13

From $5 Open

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Lu Mil Wine Run 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP

Sat, Mar 13 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Road 2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K5K

From $35 Open

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Fellowship of the Idiots 19.7-Mile Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Road Fellowship of the Idiots First TimersFOTI Returning Idiot & Not Running the Whole DistanceFellowship of the Idiots First Timers

From $19.7 Open

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Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual

Sun, Mar 14 · Locust, NC Locust

Road 5K5K

From $20 Open

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Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay

Sat, Mar 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Virtual Virtual 100KVirtual 100K100 Mile Relay- No Awards +11

From $15 Open 8 spots left

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Badwater Cape Fear

Sat, Mar 20 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Ultra Badwater Cape Fear 50kmBadwater Cape Fear 50kmBadwater Cape Fear 51mi +1

From $229 Open

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Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center 5K Run & 1 Mile Cancer Survivor Walk

Sat, Mar 27 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1 Mile Survivor Walk1 Mile Survivor Walk5K Run +1

From $40 Open

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Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual 5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 Miler +7

From $39.99 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 37 spots left

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2027 Run Sunset Beach

Sat, Apr 10 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

Virtual 1 Mile5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +4

From $20 Open

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Ville to Ville Relay

Sat, Apr 10 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Waiting ListWaiting ListTeam Member Registration +4

From $0 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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Cowboy Ramble Run & Rhythm

Sat, Apr 10 · Washington, NC Washington

Road 5K5K

From $35 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 CourseSwimRun Lake James Short Course (SOLO Option)SwimRun Lake James Long Course (SOLO Option) +1

From $175 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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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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White Lake Pro-Am Half Triathlon

Sat, May 1 · White Lake, NC White Lake

Triathlon PRO MENRelayIndividual +7

From $125 Open

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WSE Titan UP 5K

Sat, May 1 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual Titan Up Fun RunVirtual 5KTitan Up 5K +2

From $15 Open

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The Bear Crawl OCR

Sat, May 15 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Trail One Mile Cub Crawl Fun RunOne Mile Cub Crawl Fun RunTwo Mile Cub Crawl Competitive Race +18

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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8th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K

Sat, Jun 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5K (Sunday)Half MarathonHalf Marathon (Saturday) +8

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jun 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual HA5K Run | WalkVIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckHA5K Run | Walk +5

From $30 Open

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Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

Sat, Jun 12 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run1 Mile Fun Walk/RunVirtual Run/Walk 5k with Shirt and Mailing! +3

From $25 Open

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Team Long Run National

Tue, Aug 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Team Long Run National

From $0 Open

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Run Ocean Isle Beach 2027

Sat, Oct 23 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Virtual 1 MilerVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open

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