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.

Jodi 5K Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual 5K Run / WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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Eve Carson Memorial 5K for Education

Sun, Nov 8 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual Virtual 5K Participant5K In-Person ParticipantCommemorative T-Shirt Only

From $25 Open

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Saucony "Find Fast Friends" Relay

Tue, Nov 10 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Open

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Kilometers For The Kids 10K, 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 12 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run / In-Person5K / In-Person5K Virtual Run +1

From $15 Open

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Friday The 13K - Winston Salem

Fri, Nov 13 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 6.5 KVirtual 13K13K

From $40 Open

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Blackhawk Bolt 5K & Fun Run at North Buncombe High School

Sat, Nov 14 · Weaverville, NC Weaverville

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunSTAFF - 5K (Buncombe County Schools Staff)ADULT- 5K +2

From $15 Open

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Hearts of Hope 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road Hearts of Hope Community 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville

Sat, Nov 14 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Glow Run 1 Mile WalkGlow Run 5k

From $15 Open

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5K Run / Walk for Clean Water

Sat, Nov 14 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Water Droplet 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run Walk

From $5 Open

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St. James Elementary 10th Annual Royal Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Denver, NC Denver

Road One Mile Fun Run/WalkOne Mile Fun Run/Walk5k (Timed) +5

From $0 Open

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Robin Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road Robin Run 5k

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run Presented by Echo Sierra Tactical

Sat, Nov 14 · Monroe, NC Monroe

Virtual 5K Virtual RunUnion County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run

From $20 Open

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Faith, Miles & Memories-The David Doyle Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · North Wilkesboro, NC North Wilkesboro

Road Faith, Miles & Memories- The David Doyle Memorial 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Rollin Stonehaven 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Open

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Little Pink LaRue Run - Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Little Pink LaRue Run 5KLittle Pink LaRue 5K Walk (untimed)Kids Fun Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, NC Washington

Trail 10K Trail Race10K HikeHalf Marathon Trail Race +1

From $30 Open 18 spots left

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Miles with Mallory 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Boone, NC Boone

Road Miles with Mallory 2026

From $15 Open

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Warren Rives Heart to Heart 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · High Point, NC High Point

Road 5KKids' Dash

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The 17th Annual Durham Academy Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5K Run (all ages)

From $35 Open

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Elves & Bells 5K 2026

Sat, Nov 14 · Spindale, NC Spindale

Road Elves & Bells 5K 2026

From $30 Open

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Heart of a Lion 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Road Heart of a Lion

From $30 Open

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Reidsville Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 14 · Reidsville, NC Reidsville

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5kVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Hope In Motion

Sat, Nov 14 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Hope in Motion Row/Bike Challenge

From $50 Open 60 spots left

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road GO FAR 1- Mile Fun RunGO FAR 5K (NON-CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)GO FAR 5K (CLUB MEMBERS ONLY)

From $20 Open

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Run for Outreach - Tryon Half Marathon and Fall for the Foothills 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Tryon, NC Tryon

Road Fall for the Foothills 5KTryon Half Marathon - Run for Outreach

From $35 Open

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Harvest Hustle 5K /1 Mile Fun Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

Road 300 Meter Dash | Ages 5 and under5KHero Hustle - Ages 6 to 12 +2

From $15 Open

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Loaves and Fishes and Veterans Services of the Carolinas Run for Recovery

Sat, Nov 14 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 5K Run (timed)5K Walk (untimed)

From $25 Open

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Hiester Cares 5K Run-Walk to Prevent

Sat, Nov 14 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Chick-fil-A 5KHALF MARATHONHALF MARATHON - RUCKING DIVISION +2

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Uptown Hounds 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Shelby, NC Shelby

Road Uptown Hounds 5KUptown Hounds Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Stars, Stripes, & Strides

Sat, Nov 14 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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I Thought Turkeys Could Fly 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Dunn, NC Dunn

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Farm City Week 5K Trail Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Hurdle Mills, NC Hurdle Mills

Trail Farm City Week 5K Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Farm City Week 5K Trail Day

Sat, Nov 14 · Hurdle Mills, NC Hurdle Mills

Road Farm City Week 5K Trail Day

From $40 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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CLA Golden Bulls Run

Sun, Nov 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 1.5 Mile5K Golden Bulls Run

From $40 Open

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Stroll Into Light

Sun, Nov 15 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Stroll into Light - ADULT- Suggested priceStroll into Light- Sponsor a Walker

From $10 Open

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Parkway Subaru Battleship Half Marathon & GFL 10K|5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 5KVirtual 5k10K +4

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series Pinehurst Golf Classic

Mon, Nov 16 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

SPONSORSHIP: Awards SponsorSPONSORSHIP: Veterans SponsorSPONSORSHIP: One Tee Sign Sponsor +12

From $150 Open 1 spots left

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Pinehurst Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Pinehurst, NC Pinehurst

Road The Little Gobbler - 1 Mile Fun RunThe Pinehurst Turkey Trot 5K

From $37 Open

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2nd Annual Blue Comet Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Red Apple Run for Diabetes

Sat, Nov 21 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open

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Stuart Cramer Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Belmont, NC Belmont

Road Turkey TrotDressing Dash Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Breaking Barriers 5k Fundraiser

Sat, Nov 21 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Breaking Barriers 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Maxton Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Maxton, NC Maxton

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Sampson Shuffle

Sat, Nov 21 · Clinton, NC Clinton

Virtual Sampson Shuffle 1 MileSampson Shuffle 5KSampson Shuffle - Virtual 5K Option

From $25 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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Gobble Waddle 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Smithfield, NC Smithfield

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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