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.

Gobble Waddle 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Smithfield, NC Smithfield

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Scramble 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K

From $18 Open

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Cherokee 5K Turkey Strut

Sat, Nov 21 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Virtual 5K RunKids Fun RunDIY 5K

From $5 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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Maxton Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Maxton, NC Maxton

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Greensboro Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5k5K - Chariot Rider +8

From $0 Open

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FitForLiberty Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Liberty, NC Liberty

Road FitForLiberty Turkey Trot 5K 2026

From $25 Open

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10th Annual Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road 5KRuck - 5k10K +3

From $45 Open

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Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Youth Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Virtual Phantom 5K5K Run/WalkPhantom 10K +2

From $15 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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Run With Compassion 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Boonville, NC Boonville

Road Run with Compassion: 5K Run/WalkRun with Compassion: Pastor Dash

From $25 Open

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17th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Efland, NC Efland

Virtual 1 mile Fun Run / Walk5K Trail Run8 mile Trail Run +1

From $25 Open

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Turkey Leg 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

Road Turkey Leg 5K

From $20 Open

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Chestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · King, NC King

Road Chestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k StudentChestnut Grove Middle School Color Run 5k Adult

From $25 Open

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Hampstead Kiwanis Park Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Road KIDS SPRINT2 MILE8K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Red Apple Run for Diabetes

Sat, Nov 21 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open

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Winter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Morning - Holly Springs

Sun, Nov 22 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Winter 2026/2027 Adult Half Marathon Training AM - Holly SpringsWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full Marathon Training AM - Holly Springs

From $85 Open

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Winter 2026/2027 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening - Apex

Sun, Nov 22 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Winter 2026/2027 Adult Half Marathon Training PM - ApexWinter 2026/2027 Adult Full Marathon Training PM - Apex

From $85 Open

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NCFC ECNL Girls Glow Run Chasing Goals, Changing Lives

Sun, Nov 22 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road NCFC ECNL Girls 5K Glow Run

From $25 Open

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Merry Fitness 5k

Sun, Nov 22 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Tipsy Turkey Beer Mile 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Kill Devil Hills

Road Beer Mile

From $48 Open

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TWIN RIVERS YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & 10k

Thu, Nov 26 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road Timed Dog Jog 5KTimed 5kUntimed 5k, Dog Jog 5k, & Stroller Jog 5k +3

From $16 Open

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Turkey Strut 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +2

From $17 Open

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19th Annual Butterball 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Butterball 5K Run / Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 2026 University City Turkey Trot Fun Run2026 University City Turkey Trot

From $32 Open

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CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Harris Teeter 1 MileCPI Security 5KCPI Security 8K

From $27 Open

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NorthStone Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Road 5k Timed Run/WalkKids Fun Run with Shirt

From $12 Open

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Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road Troutman Gobbler Run 5K

From $35 Open

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15th Annual Old North State 5K Turkey Trot Run

Thu, Nov 26 · New London, NC New London

Road 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Chick-Fil-A Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

Open

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Chick-fil-A Flowers Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Clayton, NC Clayton

Road 5k Run

From $10 Open

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Asheville Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun RunAsheville Turkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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Calabash Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Calabash, NC Calabash

Virtual Virtual Mashed Potato MilerMashed Potato 1 Miler5K Turkey Trot +5

From $19 Open

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2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

Thu, Nov 26 · DUCK, NC DUCK

Road 2026 Duck NC Turkey Trot 5K Presented By Carolina Designs Realty

From $65 Open

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Cold Turkey 5K and Little Turkeys Fun! Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Road Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk (All Ages)Cold Turkey 5KCold Turkey 5K (Not Timed)

From $20 Open

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Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Boiling Springs, NC Boiling Springs

Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk ParticipantPhantom Runner

From $20 Open

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Running of the Turkeys

Thu, Nov 26 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Family Fun Walk & Run (Untimed)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $10 Open

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Gallop & Gorge 8K

Thu, Nov 26 · Carrboro, NC Carrboro

Road Gallop & Gorge 8K

From $35 Open

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Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Garner, NC Garner

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open

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Gobble on the Green 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Cashiers, NC Cashiers

Road Gobble on the Green 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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20th Annual IDNutrition Lake Norman Half Marathon Turkey Trot 10K & 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · cornelius, NC cornelius

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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The OBX Gobbler 5K & Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road The OBX Gobbler Fun RunThe OBX Gobbler 5K

From $10 Open

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Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (48TR)

Thu, Nov 26 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Pine Knoll Shores Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & 1.5 Mile Dog Stroll

Thu, Nov 26 · Pine Knoll Shores, NC Pine Knoll Shores

Open

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15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Hatteras, NC Hatteras

Road 15th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K

From $40 Open

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ACC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run benefiting the David N. Levinson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Thu, Nov 26 · Spring Lake, NC Spring Lake

Road ACC Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run

From $35 Open

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Goldsboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K- Timed

From $25 Open

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Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Mooresville, NC Mooresville

Road Mooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot 5KMooresville/Lake Norman Turkey Trot - Kids FUN RUN

From $15 Open 96 spots left

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Gobble Gobble 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Locust, NC Locust

Road Gobble Gobble 5K

From $0 Open

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