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.

Lighthouse 5k Series June 10, 2026

Wed, Jun 10 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier June 11, 2026

Thu, Jun 11 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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2026 Eric Lacewell Memorial Golf Tournament

Thu, Jun 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Eric Lacewell Memorial Golf Tournament - TEAM

From $320 Open 26 spots left

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Bull City Fit Fun Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k

Sat, Jun 13 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 5K - Chariot Rider5k - Economy Package5K - Chariot Runner +4

From $0 Open

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Beaufort Historic Rotary Road Race

Sat, Jun 13 · Beaufort, NC Beaufort

Road 1 Mile Run & Walk5K Run & Walk10K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Flying Colors Charity 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Lewisville, NC Lewisville

Virtual Virtual 5k1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk (Untimed)5k Run (Timed)

From $20 Open

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Myles for a Mission 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road 1/2 Myler Fun Run (Ages 8 & Under)5K Run/Walk

From $5 Open

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3rd Annual Equal Footing 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Waxhaw, NC Waxhaw

Road 5k Run / Walk

From $20 Open

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Coastal Center for Hope & Healing's Run for Shelter

Sat, Jun 13 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run Global 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual 1.3 Mile5K Virtual5K

From $25 Open

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2026 Healthy Achievement 5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | Ruck

Sat, Jun 13 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual VIRTUAL - HA5K | 8K --- Run | Walk | RuckHA5K Run | WalkHA8K Run | Walk +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (24)

Sat, Jun 13 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

Sat, Jun 13 · Albemarle, NC Albemarle

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run5k Run WalkVirtual Run/Walk 5k with Shirt and Mailing!

From $30 Open

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Run Wild 5K at the North Carolina Zoo

Sat, Jun 13 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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Every Step Counts 5K

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Every Step Counts 5K

From $35 Open

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She Tris Sprint Triathlon - South Charlotte (NC)

Sun, Jun 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual AquathlonDuathlon IndividualVirtual Triathlon +4

From $80 Open

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Every Step Counts Charity Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 14 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Every Step Counts Charity Children's runEvery Step Counts Charity 5K

From $25 Open

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The BIG Run

Sun, Jun 14 · Cary, NC Cary

Open

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Move for Mental Health

Mon, Jun 15 · Anywhere you Like!, NC Anywhere you Like!

Virtual 5K Virtual Run10K Virtual RunFun Walk/Run - 1 mile+

From $20 Open

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #2

Wed, Jun 17 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #2

From $60 Open

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Nags Head Village 5k/1 mile Road Race series presented by Village Realty

Thu, Jun 18 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 19, 2026

Fri, Jun 19 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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CORDUSA- 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Cary, NC Cary

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Footsteps to Foundation 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

Road 1M Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K

From $35 Open

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Juneteenth Celebration 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual 5k VIRTUAL5k Run

From $33 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (25)

Sat, Jun 20 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Good Hops 5k'ish Beer Run 2026

Sat, Jun 20 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Trail Good Hops Brewing Beer Run 2026

From $30 Open

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NC Blueberry Festival 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Burgaw, NC Burgaw

Road 1 MILE5K

From $25 Open

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Big Mack Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Jun 20 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Virtual Sprint Distance AquabikeSprint Distance Triathlon - RelaySprint Distance Triathlon - Collegiate +7

From $40 Open

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Braveheart 5K of NC

Sat, Jun 20 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Road 5KRob Roy Fun Run (10 and Under)

From $15 Open

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E3 Endurance 7.03 Super-Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Jun 21 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Triathlon Splash & DashE3 Endurance 7.03 SUPER SPRINT TriathlonFather's Day Dash +1

From $25 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access June 25, 2026

Thu, Jun 25 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series June 26, 2026

Fri, Jun 26 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Ultimate Runner

Sat, Jun 27 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Ultimate Runner Races

From $65 Open

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Rainbow Run 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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The North Carolina 4th of July Festival Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Southport, NC Southport

Road 1 mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Defender of Men 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Taylorsville, NC Taylorsville

Road Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Dirty Grass Soul Rockin’ and Running 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Fallston, NC Fallston

Road 5k TimedStudent 5k

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (26)

Sat, Jun 27 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Independence 1 Mile Beer Run

Sun, Jun 28 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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Straightening The Path 5K

Sun, Jun 28 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Virtual Supporter5K5K - Untimed

From $35 Open

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HeatFest

Wed, Jul 1 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual HeatFest

From $25 Open

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Outer Banks Freedom 5k/1 Mile & Little Sparkler Fun Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun RunSUN Realty Freedom 1 MileSUN Realty Freedom 5k

From $35 Open

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4 for the 4th!

Fri, Jul 3 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 4 for the 4th!1776 Dash (about a third of a mile)

From $15 Open

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