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.

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 Winston-Salem, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Pirate 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Flunk Cancer 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 1 Mile5KVirtual Race

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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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Shoestock 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

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Race to the Rock - 5K Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Chimney Rock, NC Chimney Rock

Road Individual

From $30 Open

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MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile

Tue, Aug 18 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile

From $10 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 19, 2026

Wed, Aug 19 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access August 20, 2026

Thu, Aug 20 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run for Refugees 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lions Roar 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLions Roar 5k

From $15 Open

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Rescue Run 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Virtual The Rescue Run 5kVirtual Rescue Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Mountain Valley Mile

Sat, Aug 22 · Waynesville, NC Waynesville

Road Women's Elite Race (Sub 6:00 Predicted Time)WalkersOpen (All Genders and Ages) +2

From $30 Open

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Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Aug 22 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

Trail Dark Horse 10kDark Horse Half MarathonDark Horse Marathon

From $25 Open

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Summer's Done 13.1

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual 1/8 Marathon1/8 MarathonVirtual 1/4 Marathon +8

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Foothills Tri Fest

Sat, Aug 22 · Spindale, NC Spindale

Triathlon Foothills 5KPod Relay Super Sprint TriathlonDolphin Dash Super Sprint Triathlon

From $35 Open

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Back 2 School 5k Color Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Back 2 School Color Run 5k

From $20 Open

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Rosman Rumble 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Rosman, NC Rosman

Road Rosman Rumble 2026 - the flattest 5K in Transylvania - run or walk.

From $30 Open

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Twin Anchors Copperhead Beer Relay 20K and Beer Mile Presented by Wicked Weed

Sat, Aug 22 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Trail Beer Mile Clydesdale and AthenaBeer Mile Men and Women OpenDonut Mile +6

From $35 Open

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Tri-Warriors Youth Triathlon

Sat, Aug 22 · Pembroke, NC Pembroke

Triathlon Tri-Warriors Youth Triathlon

From $25 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Back in the Day 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Thomasville, NC Thomasville

Road 5K RunKids Run 1/2K

From $5 Open 20 spots left

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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CARA RUN For Their Lives! 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Sanford, NC Sanford

Virtual 5k10kCHALLENGE Run! (Both 5k and 10k) 2026 +3

From $10 Open

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The Dream Mile (10K, 5K, 1 Mile)

Sun, Aug 23 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Road 1 Mile (5 and Up)5K10K

From $10 Open 100 spots left

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Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Tuesdays - Apex

Tue, Aug 25 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Tuesdays - Apex

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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Fall 2026 Kids 5K - Cary

Tue, Aug 25 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Fall 2026 Kids 5K - Cary

From $70 Open 40 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 26, 2026

Wed, Aug 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

Wed, Aug 26 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fall 2026 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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Zebulon B&G Club 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Zebulon, NC Zebulon

Road 5k (Ages 16 & up)5k (Kids 5 and Under)5k (Ages 6-15)

From $0 Open

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Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual Virtual Runner - 5K5K10K +3

From $29.99 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bigfoot Dash 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Marion, NC Marion

Road Bigfoot Dash 5K

From $30 Open

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Boone & Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Siler City, NC Siler City

Road Boone & Sean Good Samaritan Memorial 5k

From $30 Open 99 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ambleside Community 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Kinston, NC Kinston

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Triple Nickle Remembrance Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Fort Bragg, NC Fort Bragg

Virtual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile RunVirtual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run

From $33.5 Open

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Fall 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

Sun, Aug 30 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Fall 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

From $70 Open

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MRT 2026 1Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile

Tue, Sep 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2025 Distance Challenge Series Race #7 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile

From $8 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 2, 2026

Wed, Sep 2 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Take the Lake

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake Waccamaw, NC Lake Waccamaw

Road Take the Lake - 5K Run or Walk 🏃‍♂️Take the Lake - 16 Mile - Bike 🚲 and Hike 🥾 (14 mile bike and 2 mile hike through the state park)

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships

Sat, Sep 5 · Fremont, NC Fremont

Road 5K for Non-Members5K for Members

From $20 Open

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PHS Marching Band 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Roxboro, NC Roxboro

Virtual PHS Marching Band Fun RunPHS Marching Band Virtual 5K RunPHS Marching Band 5K Run or Walk

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Share the Harvest – 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Share the Harvest 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh

Mon, Sep 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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