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.

2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Dec 5 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Kids Run5K Untimed5K Timed +1

From $25 Open

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3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/Walk at Atlantic Beach, N.C.

Sat, Dec 5 · Atlantic Beach, NC Atlantic Beach

Road 3rd Annual Santa Beach Run/WalkKids Reindeer Dash (12 years and under)Student Run/Walk (12-18 years)

From $0 Open

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Jingle Bell Jaunt Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Mount Gilead, NC Mount Gilead

Road Jingle Bell Jaunt 1.5 MileJingle Bell Jaunt 5k

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Mistletoe Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 1 Mile5KHalf Marathon

From $20 Open

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Lanes of Light Twin Lakes Community Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · BURLINGTON, NC BURLINGTON

Road Lanes of Light Twin Lakes Community Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 6 · Locust, NC Locust

Road Locust #Elfie 5K

From $20 Open

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Running of the Elves

Sun, Dec 6 · Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Road 1 Mile Race

From $20 Open

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Carolina Ugly Sweater 5k Walk/Run & 1k Elf Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Cornelius, NC Cornelius

Road Elf Run 1kCarolina's Ugly Sweater 5K

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Winter 2026/2027 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

Sun, Dec 6 · Cary, NC Cary

Road Winter 2026/2027 Adult Run + Strength - Cary

From $75 Open

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William H. Craig Race for Life 5K and 10K

Sun, Dec 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Girls on the Run - STRIDE Run Buddy Registration5KStudent/Coach GOTR and STRIDE +1

From $25 Open

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Downtown Jingle Jog 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +5

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Santa's Soccer Sprint

Sat, Dec 12 · Goldsboro, NC Goldsboro

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k

From $15 Open

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Santa Shuffle 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual Santa Shuffle 5K & 1 Mile VIRTUAL OPTIONSanta Shuffle - 5k /1 Mile

From $45 Open

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Santa Dash 5K & 1 Mile Walk Presented By Fleet Feet

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 1 Mile WalkSanta Dash 5k

From $15 Open

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16th Annual Twinkle Toes 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Star, NC Star

Road 1 Mile Fun RunTwinkle Toes 5K

From $20 Open

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Jingle Bell LEAP 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run or Walk5K Run or Walk (Youth 12 & Under)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Dirty Santa Trail Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Trail Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

Virtual School Team 5kVirtual 5kIndividual 5K +2

From $10 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Lights & Sirens Race for Hope for Special Olympics North Carolina

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Lights & Sirens Fun Run/WalkLights & Sirens 5K

From $20 Open

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SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

Sat, Dec 12 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Road Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Burlington, NC Burlington

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $55 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Charlotte, NC

Sat, Dec 12 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual JinglerKids Run5k Untimed +1

From $25 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Santa's 5K Run/Walk - Official NC Bigfoot Christmas Reunion Presented by Global Contact Services

Sat, Dec 12 · Mt. Ulla, NC Mt. Ulla

Road Fun Run5K Run / Walk

From $10 Open

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Dashing Thru The Glow

Sat, Dec 12 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 Mile5K

From $35 Open

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13th Annual Jingle Run 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Troutman, NC Troutman

Road Jingle Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Be the Light 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Forest City, NC Forest City

Road 5KFun Run

From $15 Open

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Suggly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Shortest Day of the Year, Longest Run of Your Life

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Choose Your Own Distance

From $40 Open 40 spots left

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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MOTM and MWC Reindeer Run 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Mebane, NC Mebane

Road MWC & MOTM Reindeer Run 5K Run / Walk - Ages 12 and underMWC & MOTM Reindeer Run 5K Run / Walk - Adults

From $25 Open

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Santa Shuffle

Sat, Dec 19 · Fletcher, NC Fletcher

Virtual Santa ShuffleSanta Shuffle- VIRTUAL OPTION

From $45 Open

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Frosty 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road Frosty 5k

From $40 Open

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Rise and Grind Fitness Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Lillington, NC Lillington

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Jingle Jog 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road Santa Strut Fun Walk & Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 70 spots left

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash

Sat, Dec 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Snowman DashSanta Run 5KSANTA 8K +1

From $20 Open 17 spots left

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Last Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

Virtual 2 MileVirtual 2 MileVirtual 4 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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Fifty 5Ks Finisher Party - FINALE!

Wed, Dec 30 · Durham, NC Durham

Open

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NOON Year's Eve 5K 2026

Thu, Dec 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5KKids Dash

From $16 Open 30 spots left

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Finish Well Timing

Thu, Dec 31 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Finish Well Timing

From $0 Open

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