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.

Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Concord, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Concord, NC Concord

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (35)

Sat, Aug 29 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Virtual 5KVirtual Runner - 5KVirtual Runner - 10K +3

From $29.99 Open

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Zebulon B&G Club 5k Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Zebulon, NC Zebulon

Road 5k (Ages 16 & up)5k (Kids 5 and Under)5k (Ages 6-15)

From $0 Open

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Bigfoot Dash 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Marion, NC Marion

Road Bigfoot Dash 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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MRT 2026 1Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile

Tue, Sep 1 · Statesville, NC Statesville

Road MRT 2026 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 MileMRT 2025 Distance Challenge Series Race #7 1 Mile-2 Mile-1 Mile (Youth)

From $8 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 2, 2026

Wed, Sep 2 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Take the Lake

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake Waccamaw, NC Lake Waccamaw

Road Take the Lake - 5K Run or Walk 🏃‍♂️Take the Lake - 16 Mile - Bike 🚲 and Hike 🥾 (14 mile bike and 2 mile hike through the state park)

From $0 Open

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Share the Harvest – 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road Share the Harvest 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Rocky Mount, NC Rocky Mount

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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PHS Marching Band 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Roxboro, NC Roxboro

Virtual PHS Marching Band Fun RunPHS Marching Band 5K Run or WalkPHS Marching Band Virtual 5K Run

From $20 Open

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Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships

Sat, Sep 5 · Fremont, NC Fremont

Road 5K for Members5K for Non-Members

From $20 Open

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The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Buxton, NC Buxton

Road The Labor Day Lighthouse 5K

From $40 Open

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2026 HBCU STEM Education Run - Raleigh

Mon, Sep 7 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Matthews Kiwanis Labor Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Matthews, NC Matthews

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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$5K - September

Tue, Sep 8 · Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem

Road $5K - September

From $5 Open

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Lighthouse 5k Series September 9, 2026

Wed, Sep 9 · Corolla, NC Corolla

Road 1 Mile5k

From $45 Open

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Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #4

Wed, Sep 9 · Durham, NC Durham

Triathlon Brick Endurance Summer Triathlon Series #4

From $60 Open

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Around the World Run

Wed, Sep 9 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Virtual 5K5K Virtual10K Virtual

From $25 Open

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Lion Pride 5K

Thu, Sep 10 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road 1 mile5K Run5K WALK (Untimed) +1

From $20 Open

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Blue Ridge Relay

Fri, Sep 11 · Asheville, NC Asheville

Road Blue Ridge Relay (4-6 Runners)Blue Ridge Relay (7-12 Runners)

From $0 Open

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Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Whispering Pines, NC Whispering Pines

Road Miles 4 Moore Pinecone 1-Mile Fun RunMiles 4 Moore Pinecone 5K

From $20 Open

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Runway 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Gastonia, NC Gastonia

Road Runway 5k

From $30 Open

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Belews Lake Olympic Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · Stokesdale, NC Stokesdale

Virtual Olympic Distance AquabikeOlympic Distance Aquabike - RelayOlympic Distance Triathlon - Collegiate +8

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Love Durham Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Durham, NC Durham

Road 5k run/walk/roll

From $35 Open

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9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Graham, NC Graham

Open

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Sunbare Whispering 5k

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

Road Sunbare Whispering 5k

From $35 Open

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Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Trail 10KHalf Marathon

From $60 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K - North Carolina

Sat, Sep 12 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

Virtual Single 10K Ruck (Daytime)Single 10K Ruck (Nighttime)Economy - Single 10K (Nighttime) +19

From $35 Open

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Moonlight Madness 5K & Monster Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Road Monster Mile - TimedUntimed 1 Mile Fun Walk/RunThe Two-Headed Monster - Timed Monster Mile + Timed 5K +1

From $15 Open 80 spots left

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4th Annual 5K Suicide Awareness/Prevention Event

Sat, Sep 12 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual Virtual 5k5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (37)

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

OCR 1 Mile Fun RunIndividualTeam of Four

From $30 Open

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White Lake Fall International & Double Sprint

Sat, Sep 12 · White Lake, NC White Lake

Triathlon International AquabikeInternational IndividualInternational Relay +3

From $60 Open

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LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Wilson, NC Wilson

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)Live Life in Color 5K

From $15 Open

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Pups & Pastries

Sat, Sep 12 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Tunnel to Towers Climb - Raleigh, NC

Sat, Sep 12 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders and Military RegistrationYouth Registration 11 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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PAL Power Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Lillington, NC Lillington

Road PAL Power Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Lake Davidson Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Davidson, NC Davidson

Triathlon Relay TeamClub CollegiateNCAA Draft Legal +3

From $65 Open

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Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike

Sun, Sep 13 · Zirconia, NC Zirconia

Road Lake Summit 10 Mile

From $40 Open

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Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series

Thu, Sep 17 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

Road September 17th MeetOctober 13th MeetOctober 1st Meet

From $50 Open

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Mind Over Miles 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K

From $22 Open

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I AM Too Sexy 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Durham, NC Durham

Road I AM Too Sexy 5K

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Raleigh, NC Raleigh

Road 5K13.1

From $30 Open

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LET’S GET MOVING EVENT & 5K (4th Annual)

Sat, Sep 19 · Concord, NC Concord

Virtual 1 Mile Buddy Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K +1

From $10 Open

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Athena's Run for GYN Cancer

Sat, Sep 19 · Clemmons, NC Clemmons

Road Athena's Run for GYN Cancer 5KProud in the Crowd (Non Timed Runner/Walkers)

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Charlotte, NC Charlotte

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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