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.

Zen Squirrel Trail Run

Sat, May 16 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 2 Mile5 Mile10 Mile

From $37 Open

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Adopt Don't Stop 5K!

Sat, May 16 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Virtual Virtual Adopt Don't Stop 5K!In Person Adopt Don't Stop 5K!

From $30 Open

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Martin County Arts Council Color Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Williamston, NC Williamston

Road 5K Walk (Untimed)5K Run (Timed)

From $25 Open

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Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant (Spring 2026)

Sat, May 16 · High Point, NC High Point

Road GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (Fun Run + Caroline Core Match Ticket)GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (GO FAR Club Member Fun Run ONLY)GO FAR- Run the Course, Feel the Force presented by Novant (Community Runners Fun Run ONLY) +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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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5K SUMMER CELEBRATION

Sat, May 16 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

Road 5K SUMMER CELEBRATION

From $30 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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HOLLA! 5K

Sat, May 16 · Morven, NC Morven

Road HOLLA!’s ‘Our Giving Tree’ 5K

From $20 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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YMCA Chevy Shuffle 5k presented by Marine Chevrolet

Sat, May 16 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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A Night for Special Olympics NC

Sun, May 17 · Cary, NC Cary

Chef's Table SponsorReserve SponsorVin de Table Sponsor +2

From $175 Open 60 spots left

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NC Fossil Fest 5K

Sun, May 17 · Aurora, NC Aurora

Virtual Virtual 5KNC Fossil Fest 5K - In Person

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Charlotte, NC

Sun, May 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

First Responders & Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationTeen Registration 13 to 17 yrs +2

From $5 Open

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Biltmore Kiwanis Classic

Sun, May 17 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual 5k15kVirtual Runner

From $60 Open

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Triangle Run Smart Spring 2026 Kids Race

Sun, May 17 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Triangle Run Smart Spring 2026 Kids Race

From $30 Open 60 spots left

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Summerhouse Make-A-Wish Spring Fling 2026

Sun, May 17 · Holly Ridge, NC Holly Ridge

Summerhouse Make-A-Wish Spring Fling 2026 5kSummerhouse Make-A-Wish Spring Fling 2026 10k IndividualSummerhouse Make-A-Wish Spring Fling 2026 VOLUNTEER! +1

From $0 Open

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Without Limits Track Series

Tue, May 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 mile300m Dash

From $5 Open

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UT Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Walk/Run

Wed, May 20 · Durham, NC Durham

Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series May 20, 2026

Wed, May 20 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Walk The Line - 24 hours for our First Responders

Fri, May 22 · Seven Springs, NC Seven Springs

Trail 3 hour Individual12 Hour Individual (night start time)6 Hour Individual +4

From $46 Open 33 spots left

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Chillin' to the Bare Bones Ice Cream 5K & Fun Run - Presented by Cathy Griffin, Century 21 Towne & Country

Sat, May 23 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Fun Run5K Run / Walk

From $10 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (21)

Sat, May 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (21)

Sat, May 23 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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8th Annual Beautiful Feet 5K/10K

Sat, May 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Beautiful Feet 5KBeautiful Feet 10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon 45 spots left

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Sunset River Run

Sat, May 23 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Sunset River Run 5KKids Fun Run Presented By Quest 4 Life

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Stony Mountain Vineyard 5K

Sat, May 23 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Road 5K Run/Walk - No Shirt5K Run/Walk - With Shirt

From $15 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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Positive Pathways Mental Health Awareness 5k

Sat, May 23 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road 5k Run (Timed)5k Non Timed Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run to Remember

Sat, May 23 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 2 MileVirtual 2 MileVirtual 4 Mile +5

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Shootout for Soldiers Jacksonville, NC

Sat, May 23 · Cedar Point, NC Cedar Point

Veterans Game OnlyFull Field RegistrationTeam Registration +1

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Hope Mills, NC

Sat, May 23 · Hope Mills, NC Hope Mills

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Memorial Day 5k

Sat, May 23 · Siler City, NC Siler City

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Chris Lockett Memorial Run

Sun, May 24 · Murphy, NC Murphy

Virtual Sgt Christopher Lockett Memorial RunSgt Christopher Lockett virtual race

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Summer 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Tuesdays - Apex

Tue, May 26 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Summer 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Tuesdays - Apex

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series May 27, 2026

Wed, May 27 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Firefly 5K

Wed, May 27 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Open

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Summer 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

Wed, May 27 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Summer 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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TCTC Summer Track Series

Wed, May 27 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road Summer Track Series #3Summer Track Series #2Summer Track Series #4

From $0 Open

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5K Walk to SOAR

Sat, May 30 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Kids Fun Run5K Walk to SOAR

From $15 Open

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Wayne Crime Stoppers Caper Chase

Sat, May 30 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +2

From $20 Open

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Philippians Place 5k "Road to Reentry"

Sat, May 30 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5k Rn/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Jeremiah House Of Hope 5K

Sat, May 30 · Aberdeen, NC Aberdeen

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race -(Bike & Hike)

Sat, May 30 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

4 Person (price per racer)Solo2 Person (price per racer) +1

From $90 Open

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Triangle Sprint & Mini-Sprint

Sat, May 30 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Triathlon Sprint IndividualSprint RelaySuper Mini Youth Triathlon +2

From $50 Open

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"JEREMIAH HOUSE OF HOPE 5K"

Sat, May 30 · Aberdeen, NC Aberdeen

Road "JEREMIAH HOUSE OF HOPE" 5K Fun Run

From $40 Open

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Red White & Brews 5k

Sat, May 30 · Newport, NC Newport

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Caswell Center Foundation Community Champion 5K

Sat, May 30 · Kinston, NC Kinston

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Uwharrie 5 Hour Adventure Race (Boat & Hike )

Sat, May 30 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Solo2 Person (price per racer)3 Person (price per racer) +1

From $90 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Incredible, Insane, Inflatable 5K & Family Fun Run

Sat, May 30 · ELKIN, NC ELKIN

Road Incredible, Insane, Inflatable 5K & Family Fun Run

From $35 Open

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