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.

Firecracker 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Road 4 Miler1 Mile

From $18 Open 50 spots left

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Four on the Fourth

Sat, Jul 4 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Road Four on the Fourth

From $35 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Fun Fourth Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $20 Open

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The Fleet Feet Battle for Independence Road Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Kiwanis Club of Pembroke 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Pembroke, NC Pembroke

Road 5k Timed

From $25 Open

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Eagle 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (27)

Sat, Jul 4 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run White & Blue

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Virtual Fun Run (1.76 mile)7.4 VIRTUAL7.4 Kilometer +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rotary Club of Kernersville 4th of July 5K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Kernersville, NC Kernersville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Firecracker 5K/10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Road Firecracker 5kFirecracker 10K

From $42 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 8, 2026

Wed, Jul 8 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier July 9, 2026

Thu, Jul 9 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 10, 2026

Fri, Jul 10 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Coon Dog Day 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Saluda, NC Saluda

Road Coon Puppies' Fun RunCoon Dog Day 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sizzling Soles Half-marathon

Sat, Jul 11 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 6.55 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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YMCA Tri-Span 5K, 10K and Livestrong Mile

Sat, Jul 11 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road LIVESTRONG MILE5K10K

From $20 Open

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Cantaloupe 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Norlina, NC Norlina

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Crack Of Dawn Dash

Sat, Jul 11 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Crack Of Dawn Dash 5KCrack Of Dawn Dash 10K (Foothills Run Series Race #2)

From $30 Open

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Streetlight 5K & Frolic

Sat, Jul 11 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Fun Run5K

From $0 Open

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Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)

Sat, Jul 11 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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$5K - July

Tue, Jul 14 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - July

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 15, 2026

Wed, Jul 15 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5kLittle Elf Fun Run

From $30 Open

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

Thu, Jul 16 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 17, 2026

Fri, Jul 17 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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The Fleet Feet Pickle

Sat, Jul 18 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 16 Mile Fun Run/Relay

From $40 Open

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Eagle 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run/Walk for the Greenway 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Salisbury, NC Salisbury

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (29)

Sat, Jul 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road Family Fun RunElite 5K RaceBeat the Heat 5K Race

From $10 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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Achilles Charlotte 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 1 Mile5K - Mobility Impaired5K +8

From $0 Open

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Common Rush Trail Run

Sat, Jul 18 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Trail 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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MRT 2026 2 Mile

Tue, Jul 21 · Statesville, NC Statesville

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

From $8 Open 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 22, 2026

Wed, Jul 22 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access July 23, 2026

Thu, Jul 23 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Trail Camp for Big Kids

Thu, Jul 23 · Robinsville, NC Robinsville

Road Death Before DNF Trail Camp

From $35 Open 45 spots left

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 24, 2026

Fri, Jul 24 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Biltmore Forest 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 25 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road 5k10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Kids for Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Triathlon 7-10 Age Group11-15 Age Group

From $39 Open

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Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Road Meet Me at the Fountain 5k

From $25 Open

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Eagle 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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SOCKSQUATCH 8K

Sat, Jul 25 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

Road SOCKSQUATCH 8K

From $20 Open

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Smiley Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Triathlon Age GroupRelay TeamNovice +4

From $84 Open

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Hit the Staxx 10K/5K

Tue, Jul 28 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Virtual Hit the Staxx 5KHit the Staxx 10KDouble Staxx Challenge 15K +4

From $30 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series July 29, 2026

Wed, Jul 29 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #3

Wed, Jul 29 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #3

From $60 Open

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