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.

Asheville Independence Day 5k

Sun, Jul 4 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $45 Open

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Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run

Sun, Jul 4 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunLittle Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunSUN Realty Freedom 1 Mile +3

From $35 Open

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Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)

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

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 10 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)

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

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K13.1 +1

From $30 Open

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Kids for Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 24 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Triathlon 7-10 Age Group11-15 Age Group7-10 Age Group +1

From $39 Open

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Smiley Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Jul 25 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Triathlon AthenaAge GroupNovice +11

From $84 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (31)

Sat, Jul 31 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Biltmore Forest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 31 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual 5k5k10K +3

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (31)

Sat, Jul 31 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 7 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Wild Bill 5k

Sat, Aug 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Kids Race (~1/2 Mile, 10 and under)Kids Race (~1/2 Mile, 10 and under)5k +1

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 7 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 14 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Aug 14 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

Trail Dark Horse 10kDark Horse 10kDark Horse Half Marathon +3

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 14 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K13.1 +1

From $30 Open

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Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 21 · Highlands, NC Highlands

Road 5K Stroller Race5K Run/Walk5K Stroller Race +1

From $35 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 21 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 21 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Sat, Aug 28 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual 5KVirtual Runner - 5KVirtual Runner - 5K +9

From $29.99 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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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 4 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K5K10K +4

From $30 Open

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Squirrel 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 11 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 18 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K5K13.1 +1

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 18 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 18 · Durham, NC Durham

Road I AM Too Sexy 5KI AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2027)

Sat, Oct 2 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual 1 mileRun/WalkVirtual Run/Walk +3

From $40 Open

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Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem

Sat, Oct 2 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual Scaredy Cat 5KScaredy Cat 5K-No ShirtVirtual Scaredy Cat 5K +13

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 2 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-ShirtH4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-Shirt5K Run/Walk - No T-Shirt +6

From $20 Open

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Viking 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (40)

Sat, Oct 2 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 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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