Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 763 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 214 cities. The next upcoming race is the Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41) in Raleigh on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

The Compass Pointe 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Leland, NC Leland

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road 5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Boo the Stigma 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Road Boo the Stigma 5K

From $40 Open

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Bertie Spectacular 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Windsor, NC Windsor

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Pirates vs. Cancer Scare-O-Way Cancer 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Greenville, NC Greenville

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Dolphin Dash Trail 5K and Fun Run 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Dolphin Dash 5K Trail Run 2026Dolphin Dash Fun Run 2026

From $10 Open

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Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual

Sat, Oct 31 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual Virtual 1-Mile1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K +2

From $25 Open

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Extra Mile Backyard Ultra

Sat, Oct 31 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Extra mile 2 mileExtra mile 4 mileExtra mile 10k +2

From $0 Open

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Run for Your Life 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Tarboro, NC Tarboro

Road Fun Run5K

From $25 Open

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Amberly Sugar Rush

Sat, Oct 31 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 3 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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Monster Mash Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Bulldog 5K Run and Costume Dash

Sat, Oct 31 · Winterville, NC Winterville

Road Bulldog 5K

From $20 Open

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Faster Than Pastor 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Move for Mental Health

Sat, Oct 31 · Anywhere you Like!, NC Anywhere you Like!

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5K Virtual Run10K Virtual Run +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Salty Turtle Cycling Club Haunted Hundred

Sun, Nov 1 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Haunted Hundred Ride - 27 Mile RouteHaunted Hundred Ride - 100K (62 Mile) Route

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Sasquatchilla 5K, 10K & Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Cary Academy 5k

Sun, Nov 1 · Cary, NC Cary

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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GRIT 100

Sun, Nov 1 · Anywhere, NC Anywhere

Virtual GRIT 100: Accumulate 100 MILES in November

From $40 Open

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Trantham Tot Trot

Sun, Nov 1 · Brevard, NC Brevard

Virtual The Tiny Tot Trot 1KVirtual Trantham Tot Trot 5kTrantham Tot Trot 5K

From $10 Open

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Mini-Milers: Fall/Winter 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Mini-Milers: Fall/Winter 2026 Season

From $75 Open

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Moving Mountains 5K for Adoption

Sun, Nov 1 · Aberdeen, NC Aberdeen

Open

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JMB Memorial Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Deep Run, NC Deep Run

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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2026 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K Presented by: American Legion Post 51

Sat, Nov 7 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Veterans Salute 5kVeterans Salute 10k

From $20 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run for 100‑4‑HOPE 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

Road Run for 100‑4‑HOPE 5K

From $35 Open

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Franklin All Nighter

Sat, Nov 7 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Franklin All Nighter - All Night Run for Mental Health

From $35 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sgt. Ruff's Color Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Family Bundle Pup Run (Fun Run)Pup Run (Fun Run)VIP Big Dawg (5k) +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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UNCW I Am CHHS 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5K - Virtual5K5K Virtual - UNCW Student +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Trail Kids 1-Mile Option (includes kids pack)5k OptionVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Marine Corps League Semper 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Road Marine Corps League Semper 5K

From $25 Open

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FAM JAM 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Locust, NC Locust

Road FAM JAM 5K

From $25 Open

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Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut

Sat, Nov 7 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1+ Mile Dog Strut (untimed)Beaufort Bridge Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM

Sat, Nov 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road DOUBLES...Not Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / MembersNot Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Non-MembersNot Your Ordinary 5k - HYROX SIM / Members +1

From $25 Open

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Hog Run at the Yadkin River

Sat, Nov 7 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Special Olympics Gaston County Superhero 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Special Olympics Run for the Gold 5K

From $30 Open

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Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Cholangiocarcinoma Crushers 5k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Meals 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road 5KCovenant Partner

From $29 Open

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Miles for Montagnard - 5K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Miles for Montagnard 5K Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Race to Adopt - Race to Foster

Sat, Nov 7 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Open

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Veterans 5K - Run for the Brave

Sat, Nov 7 · Benson, NC Benson

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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The Horneytown 5K - RUN for HOSPICE

Sat, Nov 7 · High Point, NC High Point

Road "I Don't Run, But I Support Hospice!" - 0.0 Virtual Runner5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Road Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

From $30 Open

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Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Cures for the Colors Glow Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual 1-Mile Fun RunVirtual 5k5K (Untimed) +1

From $20 Open

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Westerwood 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Westerwood 5KWesterwood 5K - Chariot RunnerWesterwood 5K - Chariot Rider

From $0 Open

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Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education

Sun, Nov 8 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual 5K In-Person ParticipantVirtual 5K ParticipantCommemorative T-Shirt Only

From $25 Open

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