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.

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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The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Buxton, NC Buxton

Road The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

From $40 Open

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$5K - September

Tue, Sep 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - September

From $5 Open

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Around the World Run

Wed, Sep 9 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual 5K Virtual5K10K Virtual

From $25 Open

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #4

Wed, Sep 9 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #4

From $60 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 9, 2026

Wed, Sep 9 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Lion Pride 5K

Thu, Sep 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 mile5K Run5K WALK (Untimed) +1

From $20 Open

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Blue Ridge Relay

Fri, Sep 11 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Blue Ridge Relay (4-6 Runners)Blue Ridge Relay (7-12 Runners)

From $0 Open

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New Hanover County Professional Firefighters Charity Golf Tournament

Fri, Sep 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

New Hanover County Professional Firefighters Charity Golf Tournament

From $135 Open 100 spots left

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Belews Lake Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Stokesdale, NC Stokesdale

Virtual Olympic Distance Aquabike - RelayOlympic Distance AquabikeOlympic Distance Triathlon - Athena +8

From $45 Open

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Sunbare Whispering 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Road Sunbare Whispering 5k

From $35 Open

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Elijah Eller Tailgate for SUDC Awareness

Sat, Sep 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Open

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Kandace Helms 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Run (Timed)Kids Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Trail 10KHalf Marathon

From $60 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road 5K Run - PUSHER5K Run5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder +2

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Joggin' for Frogmen - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road 5K Ruck5K Run5K Run - PUSHER

From $30 Open

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Love Durham Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5k run/walk/roll

From $35 Open

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Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K/1M

Sat, Sep 12 · Boone, NC Boone

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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PAL Power Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lillington, NC Lillington

Road PAL Power Run 5K

From $30 Open

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White Lake Fall International & Double Sprint

Sat, Sep 12 · White Lake, NC White Lake

Triathlon Double Sprint IndividualInternational AquabikeInternational Relay +3

From $60 Open

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Runway 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Runway 5k

From $30 Open

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Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Whispering Pines, NC Whispering Pines

Road Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 1-Mile Fun RunMiles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Moonlight Madness 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Monster Mile - TimedUntimed 1 Mile Fun Walk/RunThe Two-Headed Monster - Timed Monster Mile + Timed 5K +1

From $15 Open 80 spots left

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LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Live Life in Color 5K

From $15 Open

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Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Virtual Single 10K Ruck (Daytime)Single 10K Ruck (Nighttime)Single 10K (Daytime) +19

From $35 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders and Military RegistrationChild Registration 10 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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Run for the Word 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Landis, NC Landis

Virtual Fun Run (1/2 mile)5K Run / WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event

Sat, Sep 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual Virtual 5k5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Hunter's Heroes Memorial Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Boone, NC Boone

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Graham, NC Graham

Open

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Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

OCR 1 Mile Fun RunIndividualTeam of Four

From $30 Open

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Pups & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileDoggie Dash 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma North Carolina

Sun, Sep 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)Virtual +1

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Jacksonville, NC

Sun, Sep 13 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike

Sun, Sep 13 · Zirconia, NC Zirconia

Road Lake Summit 10 Mile

From $40 Open

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Donate Life NC Hero Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll5k Run/Walk/RollSleep In Superhero

From $20 Open

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Lake Davidson Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Triathlon Age GroupNoviceRelay Team +3

From $65 Open

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Fall 2026 Kids Fun Run & 3K - Holly Springs

Sun, Sep 13 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fall 2026 Kids Fun Run & 3K - Holly Springs

From $65 Open 40 spots left

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Fall Half Marathon Training 2026

Tue, Sep 15 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road Half Marathon Training

From $110 Open

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Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series

Thu, Sep 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road October 13th MeetSeptember 17th MeetOctober 1st Meet

From $50 Open

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Where the Wild Things Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Denton, NC Denton

Road Where the Wild Things Run 5K

From $30 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

Road I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Pisgah 12 Hour Adventure Race 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Nebo, NC Nebo

4 Person (price per racer)3 Person (price per racer)SOLO +1

From $150 Open

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XC Experience

Sat, Sep 19 · Rutherfordton, NC Rutherfordton

Road XC Experience 5k

From $25 Open

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Live Your Dash 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Edenton, NC Edenton

Road 5k5K WalkFun Run for Kids

From $25 Open

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The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Selma, NC Selma

Road BGC 5K

From $25 Open

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Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K

From $22 Open

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Athena's Run for GYN Cancer

Sat, Sep 19 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road Athena's Run for GYN Cancer 5KProud in the Crowd (Non Timed Runner/Walkers)

From $25 Open

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