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.

Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series July 31, 2026

Fri, Jul 31 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 5k1 Mile

From $40 Open

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Ninja 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Wild Bill 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Kids Race (~1/2 Mile, 10 and under)5k

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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NCCU Charlotte Alumni Annual 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road NCCU Charlotte Alumni Scholarship 5k

From $25 Open

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80s Flashback 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Franklin, NC Franklin

Road 80s Flashback 5K (Competitive/Timed)80’s Flashback 5K (Not Timed)

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Humans of Steel: Harris Lake Sprint & Olympic Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · New Hill, NC New Hill

Triathlon Harris Lake Reverse Aquabike SprintHarris Lake Reverse Sprint TriathlonHarris Lake Reverse Olympic Triathlon +2

From $50 Open 25 spots left

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MRT 2026 1 Mile

Tue, Aug 4 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1 Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1 Mile2 Mile NI CC (17 and under)

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Lighthouse 5k Series Tuesday August 4, 2026

Tue, Aug 4 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Running with the Law 5K/10K - Sunset Pursuit

Tue, Aug 4 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Road One Mile Fun Run5K Walk/Run10K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series at Jennette's Pier August 6 , 2026

Thu, Aug 6 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Old Baldy Run for the Light

Fri, Aug 7 · Bald Head Island, NC Bald Head Island

Road 1 Mile5K10K

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 7, 2026

Fri, Aug 7 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Run4More - The Education Over Debt Foundation

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road Run4More 5K

From $25 Open

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Spin & Dye 8k

Sat, Aug 8 · Erwin, NC Erwin

Road 8k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (32)

Sat, Aug 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Let Your Light Shine 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Let Your Light Shine 5K 2026

From $30 Open

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High Point Sprint Triathlon and Youth Triathlon

Sat, Aug 8 · High Point, NC High Point

Virtual Youth Short Course Triathlon (Ages 7-10)Youth Long Course Triathlon (Ages 11-15)Aquabike +7

From $40 Open

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50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace

Sat, Aug 8 · Valdese, NC Valdese

Road 5,000 Meter Run10,000 meter Run

From $20 Open

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$5K - August

Tue, Aug 11 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - August

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 12, 2026

Wed, Aug 12 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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

Thu, Aug 13 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Run Hatteras 5k Road Race Series August 14, 2026

Fri, Aug 14 · Avon, NC Avon

Road 1 Mile5k

From $40 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (33)

Sat, Aug 15 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Pirate 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Lincolnton, NC Lincolnton

Road 5k Timed

From $30 Open

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Southern Sundown 4 Miler

Sat, Aug 15 · Lenoir, NC Lenoir

Road Kids Fun Run Presented by UNC OrthoWhippersnapper Sprint4 Miler

From $5 Open

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Highlands Twilight 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Highlands, NC Highlands

Road 5K Stroller Race5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Slam the Dam 10K Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Lure, NC Lake Lure

Road Individual

From $40 Open

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Race to the Rock - 5K Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Chimney Rock, NC Chimney Rock

Road Individual

From $30 Open

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MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile

Tue, Aug 18 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile (Youth)MRT 2026 1/2Mile - 1Mile - 1/2Mile

From $10 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 19, 2026

Wed, Aug 19 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Nags Head Sunrise 5k Beach Race Series Epstein St. Beach Access August 20, 2026

Thu, Aug 20 · Nags Head, NC Nags Head

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Back 2 School 5k Color Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road Back 2 School Color Run 5k

From $20 Open

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Summer's Done 13.1

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual 1/8 Marathon1/8 MarathonVirtual 1/4 Marathon +8

From $0 Open

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Twin Anchors Copperhead Beer Relay 20K and Beer Mile

Sat, Aug 22 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Trail Beer Mile Men and Women OpenBeer Mile Clydesdale and AthenaDonut Mile +6

From $35 Open

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Rosman Rumble 2026

Sat, Aug 22 · Rosman, NC Rosman

Road Rosman Rumble 2026 - the flattest 5K in Transylvania - run or walk.

From $30 Open

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Lions Roar 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkLions Roar 5k

From $15 Open

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Back in the Day 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Thomasville, NC Thomasville

Road 5K RunKids Run 1/2K

From $5 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH

Sat, Aug 22 · Cary, NC Cary

Road VIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Aug 22 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

Trail Dark Horse 10kDark Horse Half MarathonDark Horse Marathon

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series August 26, 2026

Wed, Aug 26 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Triple Nickle Remembrance Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Fort Bragg, NC Fort Bragg

Virtual Virtual Triple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile RunTriple Nickle Remembrance 5.55 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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