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.

Freedom 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Andrews, NC Andrews

Road Freedom 5K

From $30 Open

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McLean Firecracker 5K and Kids Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Belmont, NC Belmont

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Uwharrie Dash 3.6-Mile Watermelon Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual Virtual Water Melon Run/Walk with Shirt/Tank(Includes Shipping)Watermelon Run/Walk with Purchase of Tank

From $18 Open

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Run White & Blue

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Virtual Fun Run (1.76 mile)7.4 Miler7.4 Kilometer +1

From $20 Open

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Founding Father's 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Washington, NC Washington

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Four on the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Four on the Fourth

From $35 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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4 on the 4th: Stars, Stripes and Strides

Sat, Jul 4 · Greenville, NC Greenville

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Kiwanis Club of Pembroke 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Pembroke, NC Pembroke

Road 5k Timed

From $25 Open

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Rotary Club of Kernersville 4th of July 5K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Firecracker 5K/10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Road Firecracker 5kFirecracker 10K

From $42 Open

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Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 8, 2026

Wed, Jul 8 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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FFTC Summer Track Series #3

Thu, Jul 9 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road 100 Meter Dash200 Meter4 x 400 Meter Relay +2

From $5 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier July 9, 2026

Thu, Jul 9 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 10, 2026

Fri, Jul 10 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Coon Dog Day 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Saluda, NC Saluda

Road Coon Puppies' Fun RunCoon Dog Day 5K

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Jul 11 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Cantaloupe 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Norlina, NC Norlina

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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YMCA Tri-Span 5K, 10K and Livestrong Mile

Sat, Jul 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road LIVESTRONG MILE5K10K

From $20 Open

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Little Gherkin 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Road Little Gherkin 5K

From $30 Open

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

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Crack Of Dawn Dash

Sat, Jul 11 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Crack Of Dawn Dash 5KCrack Of Dawn Dash 10K (Foothills Run Series Race #2)

From $30 Open

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Sizzling Soles Half-marathon

Sat, Jul 11 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 6.55 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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Streetlight 5K & Frolic

Sat, Jul 11 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Fun Run5K

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Jul 11 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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$5K - July

Tue, Jul 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - July

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 15, 2026

Wed, Jul 15 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5kLittle Elf Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty

Thu, Jul 16 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 17, 2026

Fri, Jul 17 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Battle at the Border

Sat, Jul 18 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Open

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The Fleet Feet Pickle

Sat, Jul 18 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 16 Mile Fun Run/Relay

From $40 Open

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Run/Walk for the Greenway 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 1 Mile5K - Lower Limb Loss5K - Mobility Impaired +8

From $0 Open

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

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

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

Road Family Fun RunBeat the Heat 5KElite 5K Race

From $10 Open 60 spots left

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Common Rush Trail Run

Sat, Jul 18 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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MRT 2026 2 Mile

Tue, Jul 21 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 2 Mile

From $8 Open 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 22, 2026

Wed, Jul 22 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access July 23, 2026

Thu, Jul 23 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Trail Camp for Big Kids

Thu, Jul 23 · Robinsville, NC Robinsville

Road Death Before DNF Trail Camp

From $35 Open 45 spots left

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FFTC Summer Track Series #4

Thu, Jul 23 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road 100 Meter Dash200 Meter4 x 400 Meter Relay +2

From $5 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 24, 2026

Fri, Jul 24 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Melted Snowman 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Melted Snowman 5K

From $40 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Miles for Miracles

Sat, Jul 25 · Southern Pines, NC Southern Pines

Road 2 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Kids for Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Triathlon 7-10 Age Group11-15 Age Group

From $39 Open

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