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.

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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Biltmore Forest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 25 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road 5k10K

From $40 Open

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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Road Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

From $25 Open

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WRRC Battle at the Border

Sat, Jul 25 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Road Battle At The Border

From $30 Open

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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Winston Salem

Sun, Jul 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 10K +3

From $40 Open

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Tri for the Y

Sun, Jul 26 · Kannapolis, NC Kannapolis

Triathlon Tri for the Y - IndividualAqua BikeTri for the Y - Relay

From $50 Open

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Smiley Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Triathlon AquabikeNoviceRelay Team +4

From $84 Open

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Hit the Staxx 10K/5K

Tue, Jul 28 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Hit the Staxx 5KHit the Staxx 10KDouble Staxx Challenge 15K +4

From $30 Open

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #3

Wed, Jul 29 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #3

From $60 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 29, 2026

Wed, Jul 29 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 31, 2026

Fri, Jul 31 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wild Bill 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

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

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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GIVE HOPE 5K - STRIDES TO END HOMELESSNESS

Sat, Aug 1 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual 5K WALK/RUNVIRTUAL 5K WALK/RUNKIDS FUN WALK/RUN (AGES 13 & UNDER)

From $10 Open

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Dragon Dash 5k & Little Lizard 1K

Sat, Aug 1 · Lexington, NC Lexington

Road Dragon Dash 5K

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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80s Flashback 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Road 80s Flashback 5K (Competitive/Timed)80’s Flashback 5K (Not Timed)

From $25 Open

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Fleet Feet XC Experience

Sat, Aug 1 · Greenville, NC Greenville

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Humans of Steel: Harris Lake Sprint & Olympic Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Triathlon Harris Lake Reverse Aquabike SprintHarris Lake Reverse Sprint TriathlonHarris Lake Reverse Aquabike Olympic +2

From $50 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly Springs

Sun, Aug 2 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fall 2026 Adult Half Marathon Training AM - Holly SpringsFall 2026 Adult Full Marathon Training AM - Holly Springs

From $85 Open

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Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Cary

Sun, Aug 2 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Fall 2026 Adult Half Marathon Training AM - CaryFall 2026 Adult Full Marathon Training AM - Cary

From $85 Open

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Hunter Dean Temple Foundation 2nd Annual 5k

Sun, Aug 2 · Mooresville, NC Mooresville

Road Hunter Dean Temple Foundation 2nd Annual 5k (ages 0-24)Hunter Dean Temple Foundation 2nd Annual 5k

From $40 Open

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Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening - Apex

Sun, Aug 2 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Fall 2026 Adult Half Marathon Training PM - ApexFall 2026 Adult Full Marathon Training PM - Apex

From $85 Open

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MRT 2026 1 Mile

Tue, Aug 4 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1 MileMRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)2 Mile NI CC (17 and under)

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series Tuesday August 4, 2026

Tue, Aug 4 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Running with the Law 5K/10K - Sunset Pursuit

Tue, Aug 4 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road One Mile Fun Run5K Walk/Run10K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier August 6 , 2026

Thu, Aug 6 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Old Baldy Run for the Light

Fri, Aug 7 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Road 1 Mile5K10K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 7, 2026

Fri, Aug 7 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Let Your Light Shine 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Let Your Light Shine 5K 2026

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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High Point Sprint Triathlon and Youth Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · High Point, NC High Point

Virtual Youth Short Course Triathlon (Ages 7-10)Youth Long Course Triathlon (Ages 11-15)Aquabike +7

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace

Sat, Aug 8 · Valdese, NC Valdese

Road 5,000 Meter Run10,000 meter Run

From $20 Open

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Hobby Trails To You!

Sat, Aug 8 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Trail 5K - Hobby Trails10K - Hobby Trails

From $20 Open

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Spin & Dye 8k

Sat, Aug 8 · Erwin, NC Erwin

Road 8k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run4More - The Education Over Debt Foundation

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Run4More 5K

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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2026 West Cabarrus YMCA Kids Tri

Sun, Aug 9 · Concord, NC Concord

Triathlon Kids Tri - RelayKids Tri - Individual

From $40 Open

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$5K - August

Tue, Aug 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - August

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 12, 2026

Wed, Aug 12 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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

Thu, Aug 13 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 14, 2026

Fri, Aug 14 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Southern Sundown 4 Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Kids Fun Run Presented by UNC OrthoWhippersnapper Sprint4 Miler

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Slam the Dam 10K Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Lure, NC Lake Lure

Road Individual

From $40 Open

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Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Highlands, NC Highlands

Road 5K Stroller Race5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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