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.

2026 Manion WOD - F3 Greater Carpex

Tue, Apr 28 · Apex, NC Apex

Manion WOD WorkoutManion WOD Ruck Workout

From $34 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Test Race 2 - Internal Only

Thu, Apr 30 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Open Closing Soon

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ATRIUM HEALTH: Trauma Survivors Network's Race to Rebuild: 1 mile Run/Walk/Cycle/Roll

Thu, Apr 30 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual VIRTUAL- Atrium Health TRAUMA SURVIVORS NETWORK: RACE TO REBUILD 2026

From $40 Open

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Carova Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue: Pirate Run 2026

Thu, Apr 30 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Virtual Carova Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue Pirate Run 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Pursuit of Balance Miles for Mental Health Awareness

Fri, May 1 · Any City - Any State, NC Any City - Any State

Virtual Pursuit of Balance Miles for Mental Health

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Miles of May-Hem Challenge

Fri, May 1 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Miles of May-Hem Challenge

From $20 Open

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Teens With A Mission 5K and Half Mile Fun Run - Glow Run

Fri, May 1 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Fun Run Glow RunTeens With A Mission 5K Glow Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Neuse River Bridge Run 2026

Fri, May 1 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual Super Kids Fun RunVirtual Super Kids Fun RunVirtual 5K +5

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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ALS RUN EVENT AND FUNDRAISER

Sat, May 2 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Open Closing Soon

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Jogging For Josh

Sat, May 2 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Road Jogging for Josh 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Pisgah 5k Run

Sat, May 2 · Candler, NC Candler

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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White Lake Pro-Am Half Triathlon

Sat, May 2 · White Lake, NC White Lake

Triathlon PRO MENRelayIndividual +2

From $125 Open Closing Soon

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Home Run 5K

Sat, May 2 · Middlesex, NC Middlesex

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Center for Family Violence Prevention

Sat, May 2 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Fun Run/Walk(Untimed)5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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16th Annual Leader of the Pack 5K

Sat, May 2 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Virtual DIY 5KLeader of the Pack 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Holland 5K

Sat, May 2 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Road Fun RunSpeed For Need 5K Pushing Chair (F3 and FiA)5K Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5K/10K/13.1M

Sat, May 2 · Henderson, NC Henderson

Road AIMHigh-Keep Pressing 5KAIMHigh-Keep Pressing 10KAIMHigh-Keep Pressing 13.1M +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Cameron's Run For Hope

Sat, May 2 · Indian Trail, NC Indian Trail

Road Cameron's Run For Hope

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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PFS Brunch Run

Sat, May 2 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5kPancake Breakfast

From $10 Open

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Timmy Belcher Memorial: Rainbow Kidz Run

Sat, May 2 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5k10kVirtual Participant

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cardinal Color Run

Sat, May 2 · Monroe, NC Monroe

Road 5K - Age 13+5K - Age 12 and under5k - Stroller Participant with t-shirt

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Stingray Stride 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 2 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K - Family Members (3 or More)5K

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Teal Diva 5k for Gynecologic Cancers

Sat, May 2 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual In Person Event RegistrationVirtual Event - All Ages12 and under - Event Registration +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Watermelon 5k Family Fest

Sat, May 2 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5k Walk/RunStudent ParticipantVirtual Run (donation)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Garmin Marathon Durham

Sat, May 2 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Garmin Marathon Durham – 5KGarmin Marathon Durham – 10KGarmin Marathon Durham – Half-Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Summit Coffee Spartan 5K

Sat, May 2 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road 5K - May 2nd, 20265K Student - May 2nd, 2026

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra

Sat, May 2 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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SAMURAI SPRINT 5K AND DOJO DASH FUN RUN

Sat, May 2 · Newton, NC Newton

Road Dojo Dash Fun RunSamurai Sprint 5KT Shirt Only

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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HFFA 5K

Sat, May 2 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road HFFA 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Davie County Young Life 5K

Sat, May 2 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

Road Davie County Young Life 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Fiddlin' 5k Run/Walk for the Arts

Sat, May 2 · Mars Hill, NC Mars Hill

Road Fiddlin' 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Cara Hunt Memorial 5K

Sat, May 2 · Fairmont, NC Fairmont

Road Fun Run5k

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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May The Course Be With You

Sat, May 2 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Mental Health Mile5K Race10K Race

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Katie Bunch Memorial 5k Run Walk

Sat, May 2 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Virtual The Katie Bunch Memorial 5k Run Walk KidsAHS StudentsThe Katie Bunch Memorial 5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Carolina Strawberry Festival 5K

Sat, May 2 · Wallace, NC Wallace

Road Strawberry Jam - 1 Mile Fun RunStrawberry Festival 5K Walk OR Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ocean Fest 5K Beach Run

Sat, May 2 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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5k for 5p-

Sat, May 2 · Pikeville, NC Pikeville

Road 5k for 5p-

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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WSE Titan UP 5K

Sat, May 2 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual Titan Up Fun RunVirtual 5KTitan Up 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Mulberry Stampede 5K

Sat, May 2 · North Wilkesboro, NC North Wilkesboro

Road Mulberry Stampede 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Burnsville Fit Families 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Burnsville, NC Burnsville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills

Sat, May 2 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K Trail Race

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Bearcat Pride 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Wadesboro, NC Wadesboro

Road Bearcat Pride 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Miles Cupcake 5k and Fun Run 2026

Sat, May 2 · Manteo, NC Manteo

Virtual Miles Cupcake Fun RunMiles Cupcake 5K VirtualMiles Cupcake 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (18)

Sat, May 2 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Moonlight Bootlegger 5k - Greensboro, NC

Sat, May 2 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Trail 5k - Under 215K Ruck5k +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Colors of Hope Walk

Sat, May 2 · Dobson, NC Dobson

Road The Colors of Hope Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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B.E Fast for Carteret County Stroke Recovery

Sat, May 2 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Road 1 Mile Stroke Recovery Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes Presented by A.S.A.P. Personal Training

Sat, May 2 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road 1 Mile5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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