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.

Running of the Lights

Fri, Jan 1 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Virtual Economy 1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk1.75 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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v72 Testing

Fri, Jan 1 · test, NC test

Ultra TESTNEWtest43

From $0 Open

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Wrightsville Plunge

Fri, Jan 1 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville PlungePlunge - Yogi BundleAfter Party Tickets

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5KKids Dash

From $15 Open 39 spots left

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New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon at Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

Fri, Jan 1 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Virtual Sip & StrollVirtual 5K5K +2

From $17 Open

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New Year 5K, & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Jan 2 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $33 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Winter 2027 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - Apex

Tue, Jan 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Winter 2027 Advanced Youth Run Tuesdays - Apex

From $75 Open 30 spots left

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Winter 2027 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

Wed, Jan 6 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Road Winter 2027 Kids Speed & Conditioning Wednesdays - Apex

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay

Fri, Jan 8 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road 5K Night Race12.5K25K +4

From $0 Open

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New Year 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (01)

Sat, Jan 9 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (02)

Sat, Jan 9 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Newton Resolution 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Newton, NC Newton

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mutts & Marshmallows

Sat, Jan 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Trail Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (02)

Sat, Jan 9 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Trail 50 Mile Age Graded RelayPRE-PURCHASE 50 MILE TEAM50K +2

From $55 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M, Raleigh, NC (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Mount Afton Challenge

Sat, Jan 16 · Concord, NC Concord

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Tsali Ultra

Sat, Jan 16 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

Trail 8K30K50K

From $75 Open

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7th Annual Mangum Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · Ellerbe, NC Ellerbe

Road Half-MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Sat, Jan 16 · Gibsonville, NC Gibsonville

Virtual Virtual 5 Mile5 Mile Ruck5 Mile +6

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (04)

Sat, Jan 23 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Beat the Bridge 10k/5k

Sat, Jan 23 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual Beat the Bridge 5kBeat the Bridge 10kBeat the Bridge Virtual 5k +2

From $0 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (04)

Sat, Jan 23 · Boone, NC Boone

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Ainsley's Angels 9th Annual Frosty 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K In Person5K Angel PusherVirtual +1

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (05)

Sat, Jan 30 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (05)

Sat, Jan 30 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Viking 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (06)

Sat, Feb 6 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (06)

Sat, Feb 6 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Miles for Marv: A Memorial 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run in Memory of Marvin Jarman

Sat, Feb 6 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Road 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Ruck5K

From $20 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (06)

Sat, Feb 6 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Love on the Run 5k/1 Mile 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Jarvisburg, NC Jarvisburg

Road 1 Mile5kSpectator Party Ticket

From $45 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Concord, NC (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run Oak Island

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 MilerVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +33

From $20 Open

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Run Oak Island 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Oak Island, NC Oak Island

Virtual 1 Miler5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +35

From $19 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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SURF Board Popsicle 5K 2027

Sat, Feb 13 · Mocksville, NC Mocksville

Road 2027 SURF Board Popsicle 5K2026 SURF Board Popsicle 5KZero K +1

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Beads & Bubbles 5K - Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

Sat, Feb 13 · Elizabethtown, NC Elizabethtown

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KSip & Stroll

From $35 Open

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Sole Mates

Sat, Feb 13 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Cupid's Crawl 5K & 10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +5

From $25 Open

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The Big Game Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Virtual The Big Game 4 Miler100 yard kid's dashVirtual 4 Miler

From $7.99 Open

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Valentine's Heartbreaker Marathon & Relay

Sun, Feb 14 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Road 5 - 8 Person Relay Team (Price per person)4 Person Relay Team (Price per person)Solo Division +1

From $45 Open

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MRT 5k to 50k

Sat, Feb 20 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road 5k5k10k +17

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (08)

Sat, Feb 20 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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