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.

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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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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Outrun Violence 5K

Sat, May 30 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Stomp the Stigma 5K

Sat, May 30 · Louisburg, NC Louisburg

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run/WalkKids Dash5K

From $0 Open

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

Sat, May 30 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (22)

Sat, May 30 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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Beacon of Hope for ALS

Sat, May 30 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

3K Run/Walk & Health Fair

From $30 Open

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Running of the Bulls 8K

Sat, May 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Kids Run (Age 7-12)Kids Run (Age 0-6)8K Road Race

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Team Melissa & Marty

Sat, May 30 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road 5k Color Run

From $30 Open

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Wayne Crime Stoppers Caper Chase

Sat, May 30 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +2

From $20 Open

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ECU Oral Cancer 5k

Sat, May 30 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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JJ's Journey for a Cause

Sun, May 31 · Wendell, NC Wendell

Virtual 5K5 MilerVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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The Big Run 5K

Mon, Jun 1 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road The Big Run 5KThe Big Run 5k - White BibThe Big Run 5k- Child Entry

From $20 Open

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Sunrise Run Before the Sundown

Tue, Jun 2 · Cherry Point, NC Cherry Point

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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MRT 2026 2 Mile

Tue, Jun 2 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 2 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 2 Mile

From $8 Open 15 spots left

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The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Virtual The Big Run 5K - VirtualThe Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

From $30 Open

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Matt's Run to Fight Hunger/The Big Run

Wed, Jun 3 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Road 5K Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Wilmington Global Running Day

Wed, Jun 3 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series June 3, 2026

Wed, Jun 3 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Hickory Summer Track Series

Thu, Jun 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Summer Track Series-All RacesSummer Track Series Race 1Summer Track Series Race 2 +2

From $10 Open

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Marathon Monk Ultra

Fri, Jun 5 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Road Marathon54 Miles81 Miles +1

From $275 Open

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Triangle Run Smart 2026 Youth Run Form Clinic

Fri, Jun 5 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Triangle Run Smart 2026 Youth Run Form Clinic

From $25 Open 20 spots left

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National Trails Day 5K and 3K

Sat, Jun 6 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Road 3K5K

From $25 Open

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Flying Squirrel Ten Miler

Sat, Jun 6 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Flying Squirrel Ten Miler

From $55 Open

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Gold Rush Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Marion, NC Marion

Road 5KKids Gold Rush Fun Run

From $0 Open

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NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Yadkin River Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Jonesville, NC Jonesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k10k

From $15 Open

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Spring SOTA Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Spring SOTA 5kSpring SOTA Virtual 5kSpring SOTA virtual 10k +1

From $30 Open

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The Big Run 5K presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Jun 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road The Big Run for KidsThe Big Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (23)

Sat, Jun 6 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Chase the Dream 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (In-person)A2Z Race at Your Pace 5K (Virtual)

From $40 Open

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Badin Lake Triathlon

Sat, Jun 6 · Badin, NC Badin

Triathlon Coed RelayAthena (Females 160+)Clydesdale (Males 220+) +3

From $85 Open

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Restoration Trail 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Woodleaf, NC Woodleaf

Road Timed Kids Fun Run (1 mile)Untimed 5K Trail WalkTimed 5K Trail Run

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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The Big Run 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Timed 5K: Heat 2 (25 Minutes +)Timed 5K: Heat 1 (Sub 30 Minutes) +1

From $0 Open

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Legacy 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Norwood, NC Norwood

Road 1 Mile Fun RunLegacy 5K

From $15 Open

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Silo Sprint 5k

Sat, Jun 6 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Silo Sprint Fun Run/WalkSilo Sprint 5k

From $10 Open

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BK5K Greensboro NC

Sat, Jun 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5K Run/WalkKid's Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Marine Corps League Mud Run hosted by the Percy John Fulton Detachment of Winston Salem

Sat, Jun 6 · Pinnacle, NC Pinnacle

OCR Competitive Team Mud Run Wave #1, 5k Mud RunOpen Team Mud Run Wave #2, 5k Mud RunOpen Team Mud Run Wave #3, 5k Mud Run +4

From $15 Open

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7th Annual Lean30 Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5K (Sunday)Half Marathon (Saturday)Half Marathon (Saturday) + 5K (Sunday) +5

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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ACSL Stride For Service 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Elon, NC Elon

Road Stride for Service 5K

From $25 Open

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Run With The Bears 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Plymouth, NC Plymouth

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Death By Segment

Sat, Jun 6 · Spindale, NC Spindale

Open

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Summer 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

Sun, Jun 7 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Summer 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

From $70 Open

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Sun, Jun 7 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road

Open

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sun, Jun 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5K5K Virtual

From $15 Open

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Into the Woods: Trail Training Program

Sun, Jun 7 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road Into the Woods: Summer 2026 Training Program

From $130 Open

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$5K - June

Tue, Jun 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - June

From $5 Open

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