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.

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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HFFA 5K

Sat, May 2 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road HFFA 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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White Lake Spring International & Sprint

Sun, May 3 · White Lake, NC White Lake

Triathlon International AquaBikeSprint AquaBikeSprint Individual +3

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Racing for Rescues

Sun, May 3 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Racing for Rescues 2026

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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MRT 2026 8k

Tue, May 5 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunMRT 2026 8kMRT 2026 8k (Youth)

From $5.55 Open Closing Soon

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #1

Wed, May 6 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #1

From $60 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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WILMA Dash

Thu, May 7 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5K5K Virtual

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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NGMS 5k & 1 Mile Color Run

Fri, May 8 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 1 Mile Walk/Run5kFamily Fun & Fitness T-shirt

From $10 Open

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Light The Way 5K

Fri, May 8 · Hudson, NC Hudson

Road Light The Way 5KLight The Way Fitness Walk/Stroll

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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China Grove 5K Main Street Challenge

Fri, May 8 · China Grove, NC China Grove

Road 5K ChallengeTot Trot (200 Meters)Fun Run (1/2 Mile)

From $10 Open

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DART Abersham Free 5k

Sat, May 9 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road May 3k

From $0 Open

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Crystal Coast Indoor Triathlon

Sat, May 9 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Triathlon 10:00 AM Start9:00 AM Start8:00 AM Start +3

From $30 Open 10 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (19)

Sat, May 9 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The ROCC Sunnyside Ministry 5K

Sat, May 9 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road The ROCC Sunnyside Ministry 5K

From $20 Open

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Harmony Run 5K

Sat, May 9 · Cameron, NC Cameron

Trail Harmony Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Run the Branch 5k

Sat, May 9 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road 5kTot Trot (Ages 6 & under)

From $0 Open 32 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (19)

Sat, May 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Surf City Fitness Race to the Coast 5K

Sat, May 9 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Road Race to the Coast 5K

From $26 Open

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Dirty 30: Earn Your Cake

Sat, May 9 · Apex, NC Apex

Road

Open

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Cornelius Small Business 5K Stroll

Sat, May 9 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

Virtual Cornelius Small Business 5K StrollVirtual Small Business 5K Stroll - May 9, 2026

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run to the Rhythm Trail 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Road Run to the Rhythm1-Mile Fun Run/WalkRun to the Rhythm Trail 5k

From $20 Open

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Shelby Sprint 5K

Sat, May 9 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/WalkPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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Nags Head Woods 5K

Sat, May 9 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road 1-Mile Walk5KFun Run

From $30 Open

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Elm Street Athletic Festival

Sat, May 9 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Elm Street Youth MileVirtual Brain Tumor Survivors, Healers and Heroes Mile Walk - SurvivorsBrain Tumor Survivors, Healers and Heroes Mile Walk - Friend or Family +9

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Kids and Cops: Glow Run

Sat, May 9 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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Hmong Heritage Run 5K

Sat, May 9 · Vale, NC Vale

Road 1-Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Luau 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (19)

Sat, May 9 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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License to Fly 5k

Sat, May 9 · Coats, NC Coats

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Bloom & Zoom

Sat, May 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun Mile5K +5

From $5 Open

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Parkinson's Beat It 5K

Sat, May 9 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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LOGGERHEAD LIFTOFF BEACH RUN

Sat, May 9 · Sunset Beach, NC Sunset Beach

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Cherokee Choices Mother's Day 5K

Sat, May 9 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Summer 2026 Adult Marathon Prep Class - Cary

Sun, May 10 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Summer 2026 Adult Marathon Prep Class - Cary

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Summer 2026 Adult Speed Training - Cary

Sun, May 10 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Summer 2026 Adult Speed Training - Cary

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Summer 2026 Adult Speed Training - Holly Springs

Sun, May 10 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Summer 2026 Adult Speed Training - Holly Springs

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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$5K - May

Tue, May 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - May

From $5 Open

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New River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Fri, May 15 · Todd, NC Todd

Road New River 5KNew River Half MarathonNew River Marathon +2

From $28 Open

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The Bear Crawl OCR 2026

Sat, May 16 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Trail One Mile Cub Crawl Fun RunTwo Mile Cub Crawl Competitive RaceThree Mile Open 8:30 am Start +6

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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Lookin For A Cure Raleigh/Durham

Sat, May 16 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual Virtual Lookin' For A Cure 5KLookin' For A Cure 5K

From $25 Open

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Miles for Messiah

Sat, May 16 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Road Miles for Messiah 5K & Breakfast

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K & 13.1 at Raleigh, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Be The One Run

Sat, May 16 · Broadway, NC Broadway

Road Be The One 5KBe The One 10K

From $35 Open

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Five Points 5k

Sat, May 16 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K - Untimed5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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HEROES 5K Run - Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast

Sat, May 16 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road Defender Sponsorship Runner (inc. name on banner)5k Timed Run5k Non-Timed Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Wellness 5k & Fun Run- Stars and Strides

Sat, May 16 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Open Closing Soon

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Farmville 5k & Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Farmville, NC Farmville

Road Fun RunRuck 5K5K

From $20 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (20)

Sat, May 16 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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ED DUPREE 5K

Sat, May 16 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Fun Run (1/2m for ages 10 and under)5K

From $10 Open

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Amanda's Race 5k

Sat, May 16 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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