Running Races in North Carolina — 2026

There are 660 running races in North Carolina in 2026 across 197 cities. The next upcoming race is the Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #2 in Durham on June 17. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45 Open

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HKY 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Ultra HKY 100 - 4 and 6 person teamsHKY 100 - 8 and 10 person teamsHKY 100 - Soloists +1

From $125 Open 99 spots left

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Rock the Block 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Asheboro, NC Asheboro

Road Rock the Block 5K

From $30 Open

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Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Remembrance WalkVirtual 5kCompetitive 5k

From $40 Open

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Marine Corps League Semper 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Graham, NC Graham

Road Marine Corps League Semper 5K

From $25 Open

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Deerfly Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Trail Lil Pup 6k (Dogs only)6K11K +1

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Zombie Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road Monster MileZombie Run

From $20 Open

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Let's Make Pink Just a Color

Sun, Oct 18 · Morehead City, NC Morehead City

Road 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5 K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Apex, NC

Sun, Oct 18 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 3PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +23

From $15 Open

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The Barley Chase

Sun, Oct 18 · Newport, NC Newport

Road 5k10k

From $35 Open 82 spots left

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Cape Fear Marathon & Half, presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by Badwater®

Sun, Oct 18 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Road Cape Fear Half MarathonCape Fear Marathon

From $169 Open

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NODA Halloween Freaky 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Freaky 5kFreaky 5k ( kids 0-4 )Freaky 5k ( kids 5-12 )

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run Ocean Isle Beach 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Ocean Isle Beach, NC Ocean Isle Beach

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 5K5K +4

From $19 Open

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Seaside Shuffle

Sat, Oct 24 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Road Seaside Shuffle 5K

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Apex Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Apex, NC Apex

Road Half Marathon

From $69 Open

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Neck of the Woods Adventure Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntersville, NC Huntersville

Adventure Race

From $40 Open

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Flat & Fast Rural Hall 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Rural Hall, NC Rural Hall

Road 5K Race

From $25 Open

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Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · CONCORD, NC CONCORD

Road Jack O' Lantern Jaunt Fun RunJack O' Lantern Jaunt 5k

From $10 Open

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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Emerald Isle, NC Emerald Isle

Road Emerald Isle 5KEmerald Isle Half MarathonEmerald Isle Marathon

From $35 Open

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Puppy Creek Fire Department “Run for a Cure” 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Raeford, NC Raeford

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Puppy Creek Fire Department "Run for a Cure" 5K

From $35 Open

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Monsters & Mimosas 5K - Golden Road

Sat, Oct 24 · State Road, NC State Road

Virtual Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Soles for Souls 5k (formerly hustle for the homeless)

Sat, Oct 24 · Denver, NC Denver

Road Kids Fun Run 11 and Under5k Non Timed Run/Walk5k Timed

From $0 Open

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Triple Lakes Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Trail 1/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon Ruck1/2 Marathon - Economy Option +11

From $0 Open

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Cape Fear Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Road Volunteer 9:00am-10:30am and RunVolunteer 7:30am-9:00am and Run5k

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Happy Valley Humdinger

Sat, Oct 24 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road 5KKids Fun Run Presented By UNC Ortho

From $5 Open

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Glow Run 5k Presented by Fleet Feet Greenville & Orthopaedics East

Sat, Oct 24 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road Glow Run 1 Mile WalkGlow Run 5k

From $15 Open

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DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®

Sat, Oct 24 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Virtual Buddy Walk (Participate From Anywhere)Family Registration (Up to 4 Walkers)Individual Walker Registration

From $25 Open

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The NCANA Run for Joy 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop

Tue, Oct 27 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth5k Adult +1

From $6 Open 25 spots left

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Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

Fri, Oct 30 · Morganton, NC Morganton

Road Goblin Gallop for Recovery 5K at WPCC

From $30 Open

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Amberly Sugar Rush

Sat, Oct 31 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 3 Mile +5

From $5 Open

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Mercy Health 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Wake Forest, NC Wake Forest

Road Fun Run/Walk - Untimed5K

From $20 Open

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Running Scared 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Running Scared 5KVirtual 5K

From $33 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Park CDC 5K Domestic Violence Awareness RUN/WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual Virtual RunnerCouples 5K5K +1

From $15 Open

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Colors 4 Cancer 5K/1M/Virtual

Sat, Oct 31 · New Bern, NC New Bern

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 1-Mile5K +2

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (44)

Sat, Oct 31 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bertie Spectacular 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 31 · Windsor, NC Windsor

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road 5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Seaboard Festival 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hamlet, NC Hamlet

Road 5K RunVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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The Compass Pointe 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Leland, NC Leland

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Salty Turtle Cycling Club Haunted Hundred

Sun, Nov 1 · Surf City, NC Surf City

Haunted Hundred Ride - 27 Mile RouteHaunted Hundred Ride - 100K (62 Mile) Route

From $70 Open 65 spots left

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GRIT 100

Sun, Nov 1 · Anywhere, NC Anywhere

Virtual GRIT 100: Accumulate 100 MILES in November

From $40 Open

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Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Graham, NC Graham

Road Peanut Butter Jelly Jog 5k

From $30 Open

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Miles for Montagnard - 5K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Miles for Montagnard 5K Fun Run

From $30 Open

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