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.

Shakori 40 Running Festival

Fri, Dec 4 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Trail 4 mile Open Race40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase40K Individual Open +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual Wilmington Historic 5KWilmington Historic Virtual 5KWilmington Historic 10K +5

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC

Sat, Dec 5 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road FUN RUN

From $15 Open

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The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!

Sat, Dec 5 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 4K Run Walk8K Run.4K Kids Run (by any size donation)

From $0 Open

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Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road Chad Sittig Agency 5KCarolinaEast 10KTrader Construction Half Marathon

From $24 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

Road 5K Run/WalkPhantom DasherKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Road Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open

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SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

Sat, Dec 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Lights & Sirens Fun Run/WalkLights & Sirens 5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Trail Run

From $45 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K +5

From $5 Open

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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $55 Open

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Santa Dash 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open

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Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

Sat, Dec 19 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5KHalf MarathonVirtual Run +2

From $30 Open

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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Snowman DashSanta Run 5KSANTA 8K +1

From $20 Open 17 spots left

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Last Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Virtual Virtual 2 Mile2 MileVirtual 4 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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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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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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Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Virtual Economy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 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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Mutts & Marshmallows

Sat, Jan 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Trail Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Trail 50 Mile Individual50K50 Mile Age Graded Relay +2

From $55 Open

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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

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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 Miler5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +35

From $19 Open

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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 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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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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Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon

Fri, Feb 26 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +13

From $20 Open 6 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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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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Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon - Relay & 5 Miler

Sat, Mar 27 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual Runner - 5 Miler5 MilerVirtual Runner - 5 Miler +7

From $39.99 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 Closing Soon

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Ville to Ville Relay

Sat, Apr 10 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Team Member RegistrationWaiting ListTeams +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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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 Closing Soon

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