Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 733 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 207 cities. The next upcoming race is the She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC) in Chapel Hill on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Chick-Fil-A Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

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2026 Willow Spring High School Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fuquay Varina, NC Fuquay Varina

Road Competitive Run - 5k (30 min time limit)Family Fun Run - 5kDiaper Dash - 50m Run +1

From $10 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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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Black Mountain, NC Black Mountain

Virtual Wishbone 1 MilerVirtual 5k/ No live participationTurkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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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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2026 Davidson Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Road 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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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Cape Carteret Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cape Carteret, NC Cape Carteret

Road 1 Mile Holiday Costume Fun Run5k Holiday Costume Fun Run

From $40 Open

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Turkey Dash Charlotte

Thu, Nov 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk4-Mile Run/Walk

From $23 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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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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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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A.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Spruce Pine, NC Spruce Pine

Road 1-Mile Fun RunA.M.Y. Wellness Foundation YMCA of Mitchell County Turkey Trot 5KSpirit Runner (Just Swag, No Running)

From $15 Open

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Turkey Strut 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile1 MileAinsley's Angels 5K +2

From $17 Open

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Hendersonville's 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Hendersonville, NC Hendersonville

Road Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run

From $28 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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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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Freedom Ride Rescue Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Garner, NC Garner

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $15 Open

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Black Friday Relays Leftover Race

Fri, Nov 27 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K Race10K Relay Team10K Black Friday Relay +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler NC

Fri, Nov 27 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Trail Virtual 7.5 Mile7.5 Mile - Economy Package7.5 Mile +5

From $33 Open

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Run The Fort

Sat, Nov 28 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Kid's First Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City

Road 1 Mile Family Fun RunTurkey Trot 5K

From $15 Open

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Burn The Bird

Sat, Nov 28 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Road Burn The Bird

From $40 Open

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Turkey Chase

Sat, Nov 28 · Cary, NC Cary

Trail 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +6

From $0 Open

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Brooks South XC Championships

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Youth Race 3K (Ages 11-12)Youth Race 3K (Ages 10 and Under)Youth Race 5K (Ages 13-14) +6

From $45 Open

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ChristmasTown 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · McAdenville, NC McAdenville

Road ChristmasTown 5K Reserved Entry2026 ChristmasTown 5K

From $50 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Cape Fear Christmas Wine Run 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Road Volunteer 7:30am-9:00am and Run5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Vision of Hope 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Kenly, NC Kenly

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Leftovers Trail Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 5K10K

From $38 Open

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Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic

Tue, Dec 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Virtual 5KHalf Marathon10K Run +2

From $30 Open

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Jingle Bell Trot

Thu, Dec 3 · Trent Woods, NC Trent Woods

Road 5K5K Bangert Students/StaffFun Run/Walk Bangert Students/Staff +1

From $20 Open

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Shakori 40 Running Festival

Fri, Dec 4 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Trail 4 mile Open Race40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase40K Individual Open +4

From $25 Open

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Reindeer Stampede 5k/Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Richlands, NC Richlands

Virtual one mile Fun Run5kReindeer Stampede Virtual Run

From $25 Open

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Jingle All the Way 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Mint Hill, NC Mint Hill

Road Jingle All the Way 5K

From $25 Open

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Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Virtual Wilmington Historic Virtual 5KWilmington Historic 5KWilmington Historic Virtual 10K +5

From $35 Open

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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC

Sat, Dec 5 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road FUN RUN

From $15 Open

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Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Jamestown, NC Jamestown

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5k - "No Frills" PackageVirtual 5k +2

From $12 Open

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Jingle Bell Rockin' Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mountain

Road Phantom Dasher5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Trail Juniors Canicross Race (16 and under by race day)Canicross 5k RaceDog Friendly 5k Run/Walk +2

From $25 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Center for Women's 21st Annual 5K Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Brevard, NC Brevard

Road The Center for Women's 21st Annual 5K Reindeer Run

From $27 Open

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Randolph County Young Life Winter Sprinter 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road Kid's Discount (16 years old and under)5k Run5k Dog Jog

From $25 Open

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The 4 Day Movement Path to the PORTAL 8K, 4K Run/Walk + .4K Kids Run!

Sat, Dec 5 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 4K Run Walk8K Run.4K Kids Run (by any size donation)

From $0 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Robeson County Holiday 5k and Fun Mile

Sat, Dec 5 · Lumberton, NC Lumberton

Road Robeson County Holiday 5K

From $25 Open

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Rise Run For Missions

Sat, Dec 5 · Nashville, NC Nashville

Road 1 Mile - Kids Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Trail to Tryon Holiday Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Road Vealey Group 5KCarolinaEast 10KTrader Construction Half Marathon

From $24 Open

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